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Does Airbnb’s ‘Services’ take unfair advantage of hosts?

By Morgan Hines | June 5, 2025

Industry experts have criticized Airbnb’s plan to allow travelers to book hotel-like services on hosts' properties without compensating those hosts. Read More

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Multimodal tour company Great Rail Journeys acquired by Vitruvian Partners

By Morgan Hines | May 5, 2025

Luxury travel specialist Great Rail Journeys offers multimodal tours, with 400 itineraries in 40 countries. Read More

News / Technology

GetYourGuide launches AI tools, expands to shows, events

By Morgan Hines | April 28, 2025

The marketplace for experience discovery and booking announced an array of new features, including AI insights for content, seat selection and more. Read More

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Will the tours and activities sector turn to autonomous experiences?

By Morgan Hines | April 25, 2025

Like the rest of the travel industry, the future of the tours and activities sector is likely to be altered by artificial intelligence, though exactly how remains to be seen. Read More

News / Startups

Modern travel agency Fora Travel raises $60M

By Morgan Hines | April 24, 2025

Fora CEO Evan Frank said the latest round of funding will be used "to modernize the travel industry for good." Read More

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Autonomous AI agent Manus joins the fray

By Linda Fox | March 10, 2025

China-based AI agent Manus is in early preview and attracting mixed reaction from the technology industry. Read More

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The future of travel is arriving faster than you think

By Phocuswright Research | February 18, 2025

Phocuswright's latest report, "Travel Innovation and Technology Trends 2025," reveals how the convergence of generative AI and digital ID will change how we search, book and experience travel. Read More

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Saudi Arabia's $800B investment to build human connections

By Marisa Garcia | December 30, 2024

The importance of authentic experiences and changing perceptions was discussed during a one-on-one panel held at The Phocuswright Conference. Read More

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Southeast Asia's travel tech sector at pivotal moment for value creation

By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WebinTravel | December 2, 2024

Southeast Asia’s early-stage investment ecosystem is also helping to create a robust pipeline of potential growth-stage travel tech companies, a factor that makes the region particularly attractive for... Read More

Interview / Startups

Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2025: iWander

By PhocusWire | November 11, 2024

iWander is an AI Travel Companion that transforms in-destination exploration by providing personalized, immersive audio tours and real-time recommendations. Read More

Interview / Startups

Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2025: Obvlo

By PhocusWire | November 11, 2024

Obvlo is an AI solution for producing and maintaining personalized local content for any destination on earth. Read More

News / Technology

When travelers want digital vs. human interaction

By PhocusWright Research | November 7, 2024

According to Phocuswright’s latest travel research report, travelers are not ready to give up the human touch when traveling, especially when it comes to customer service. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: Around Us wants to transform exploration through its travel companion app

By Mileva Sapic | November 4, 2024

The Around Us app is built on a proprietary geographic information system that allows users to seamlessly plan and experience their travels. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: Trotter wants to connect individuals through travel

By Mileva Sapic | September 30, 2024

Using the Trotter app, consumers can share experiences, discover hidden gems and get personalized recommendations based on their preferences and interests. Read More

News / Startups

TripAdmit secures $1M in funding to expand internationally

By Mileva Sapic | September 20, 2024

TripAdmit, which automates tipping and trip review collection for tour operators, plans to expand its footprint across North America and Europe. Read More

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