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Startup Stage: Loook wants to be the storytelling layer for in-destination discovery

By Cathy Walsh | June 15, 2026

Loook is building a GPS-enabled storytelling platform that automatically delivers location-based stories to travelers as they move through destinations, helping tourism organizations extend engagement... Read More

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PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: Emburse, Agoda, NextTrip and more...

By PhocusWire | May 15, 2026

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

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Lonely Planet launches travel app to expand digital platform strategy

By Cathy Walsh | March 4, 2026

The travel app combines guidebook expertise with interactive maps, local tips and trip-building tools. Read More

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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: HomeToGo, Hospitable, BCD Travel and more...

By PhocusWire | February 20, 2026

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

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Google launches AI-powered City Guide, Comic Postcards

By Morgan Hines | January 28, 2026

The experimental features extend inspiration beyond travel’s logistics, according to Google. Read More

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Africa-based Tripesa launches AI travel marketplace Roamio

By Morgan Hines | January 26, 2026

With Roamio, Tripesa aims to eliminate middlemen, provide better prices and increase ancillary bookings while putting more money in the hands of small operators. Read More

News / Online

Community travel platform WanderOn raises $5.9M to scale globally

By Morgan Hines | January 22, 2026

Based in Gurugram, India, and founded in 2017, WanderOn focuses on experiential, community-first travel meant to appeal to younger generations. Read More

Interview / Startups

Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2026: Xsite

By PhocusWire | November 10, 2025

Xsite helps tourist sites devise AI-powered, media-rich, self-guided tours that adapt to every visitor. Read More

News / Startups

Where are they now? Revisiting the Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2025

By Mileva Sapic | November 3, 2025

We're revisiting the Hot 25 Travel Startups roster for 2025, which includes several up-and-coming players in the travel tech space. Read More

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GetYourGuide launches new, upgraded partner features

By Morgan Hines | September 25, 2025

The new and updated features include artificial intelligence-powered review management, a redesigned listing page, category expansion and enhanced discovery. Read More

News / Online

Way expands Hyatt ancillary, loyalty partnership

By Morgan Hines | August 25, 2025

Way’s platform and APIs will be integrated into Hyatt’s digital ecosystem, allowing for end-to-end merchandising and marketing. Read More

News / Online

Tours and activities trends in 2025: Younger travelers, later bookings, AI

By Morgan Hines | August 15, 2025

Industry leaders opened up about 2025 tours and activities trends during a studio interview at Phocuswright Europe. Read More

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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Mindtrip, Civitatis, Tripadvisor and more...

By PhocusWire | July 11, 2025

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

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How social media and AI can work together for travel discovery

By Morgan Hines | July 11, 2025

At Phocuswright Europe, Judith Eyck of HolidayPirates and Adrian Villabruna of Videreo discussed how social media and AI may work together during the travel planning process. Read More

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AI trip planning platform Mindtrip launches mobile app

By Morgan Hines | June 25, 2025

Mindtrip's app is intended to act as a “on-trip companion” for travelers, generating recommendations tailored to user preferences and location. Read More

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