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News / Distribution

Hotel distribution pushes beyond traditional channels

By Cathy Walsh | June 10, 2026

Industry analysis from Shiji tracks the evolving distribution ecosystem, mapping new categories including AI-driven visibility and direct-booking platforms, map-based commerce and social messaging. Read More

News / Technology

Hotels face speed problem as video platforms reshape the booking journey

By Matthew Parsons | June 10, 2026

Hospitality leaders say legacy operating models are ill-equipped for an era of AI-powered discovery and social commerce. Read More

News / Startups

iWander pushes consumer app amid rapid AI developments

By Linda Fox | June 9, 2026

iWander said the company felt it needed its own "playground"with technology developing so rapidly right now. Read More

News / Online

US car rental growth remains muted amid new pressures

By Phocuswright Research | June 9, 2026

Weaker inbound travel, vehicle recalls and evolving booking channels are shaping the industry's outlook. Read More

News / Technology

Where hotel AI ambitions meet structural reality

By Morgan Hines | June 9, 2026

Executives from Choice, Minor and Ascott discuss AI implementation strategies and share how they are navigating existing tech stacks. Read More

Interview / Startups

Startup Stage: Bliink targets Southeast Asia's SME business travel market

By Cathy Walsh | June 8, 2026

The startup is building an AI-powered corporate travel platform designed to bring managed travel services to small and medium-sized enterprises across Southeast Asia. Read More

Opinion / Technology

OTA moats against AI disruption may be shallower than they appear

By Christian Watts - Magpie | June 8, 2026

Christian Watts, founder and CEO of Magpie, argues that loyalty programs, unique inventory and bundling will offer less protection as travel discovery moves to AI platforms. Read More

News / Finance

Ixigo acquires majority stake in Brevistay to expand hotel business

By Cathy Walsh | June 5, 2026

The companies’ shared hotel network now spans more than 10,000 directly contracted hotels across India, advancing Ixigo’s efforts to expand its hotel supply. Read More

News / Technology

PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: Airbnb, Yotel, IHG and more...

By PhocusWire | June 5, 2026

Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More

News / Finance

Juniper Group acquires Deem from Travelport

By Cathy Walsh | June 3, 2026

The corporate travel platform, owned by Travelport since 2023, will continue operating independently under its current leadership following the transaction. Read More

News / Startups

AI-powered Mindtrip expands to Europe

By Morgan Hines | June 3, 2026

Mindtrip has signed contracts with two destination marketing organizations: Madeira Promotion Bureau and Norwegian Travel Cluster. Read More

News / Finance

Perk secures $300M in finance for product and technology investment

By Linda Fox | June 3, 2026

Perk said the new credit facility reflects lender confidence in its "vision and strategy." Read More

News / Technology

Priceline updates Penny AI assistant with Claude

By Linda Fox | June 3, 2026

Priceline said Claude models will support conversational reasoning and planning for its Penny AI assistant. Read More

From Our Partners / Technology

Why unified payments infrastructure could be travel's next competitive edge

By PhocusWire | June 3, 2026

Cross-border payments in travel remain fragmented and costly, but consolidated infrastructure and embedded FX may offer a smarter path forward. Read More