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Key travel trends shaping destinations, experiences and stays
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Key travel trends shaping destinations, experiences and stays
By PhocusWire | January 20, 2026
From pop culture-inspired travel and sports tourism to growing interest in flexible stays and multi-property trips, the signals point to a more intentional and experience-led approach to travel in the... Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Hilton, Navan, Civitatis and more...
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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Hilton, Navan, Civitatis and more...
By PhocusWire | January 16, 2026
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More
Google UCP and travel’s race for an agentic commerce standard
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Google UCP and travel’s race for an agentic commerce standard
By Morgan Hines | January 15, 2026
The protocol will allow agents and systems to operate in tandem over businesses, payment providers and consumer surfaces. Read More
Investment accountability: How travel brands are measuring AI ROI
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Investment accountability: How travel brands are measuring AI ROI
By Morgan Hines | January 14, 2026
Travel companies are actively investing in AI hoping to boost business—but how are they measuring the return on investment? Read More
Travel industry enters 2026 with steady momentum: Data insights
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Travel industry enters 2026 with steady momentum: Data insights
By Phocuswright Research | January 13, 2026
Phocuswright compiled dozens of data points, trends and key findings from Travel Forward 2026 to help the industry make better decisions. Read More
Rappi's travel play in Latin America: Loyalty, personalization and AI
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Rappi's travel play in Latin America: Loyalty, personalization and AI
By Abby Crotty | January 8, 2026
Guido Becher, global head of travel at Rappi, outlines the super app's views on travel opportunities and challenges across the region. Read More
The great debate: Is AI the enemy of travel?
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The great debate: Is AI the enemy of travel?
By Mark Frary | January 8, 2026
Industry leaders debated whether AI is more advantageous or threatening for travel at WTM London. Read More
Phocuswright analysts share their predictions for 2026
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Phocuswright analysts share their predictions for 2026
By Morgan Hines | January 6, 2026
Phocuswright analysts have their eyes on agentic AI, biometrics and personalization. Read More
Travel industry leaders' 2026 predictions
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Travel industry leaders' 2026 predictions
By Morgan Hines | January 5, 2026
PhocusWire asked industry stakeholders from Priceline, HolidayPirates, Cloudbeds and more about what 2026 will look like in travel. Read More
The rise of GEO: Why hotel marketers need to think beyond SEO
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The rise of GEO: Why hotel marketers need to think beyond SEO
By Eric Ettlin - Aimbridge Hospitality | December 31, 2025
Second Wave VP of marketing Eric Ettlin discusses the need for hotel marketers to adopt GEO alongside traditional SEO. Read More
Japan’s travel boom is changing the rules
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Japan’s travel boom is changing the rules
By Phocuswright Research | December 30, 2025
After years of deflationary drag, Japan entered a new chapter in 2024. Read More
PhocusWire’s most memorable interviews of 2025
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PhocusWire’s most memorable interviews of 2025
By PhocusWire | December 30, 2025
The PhocusWire team curated a list of 10 insightful interviews this year, focusing on news value and relevance to 2025's top themes. Read More
Expedia to integrate with Alexa+ in 2026
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Expedia to integrate with Alexa+ in 2026
By Morgan Hines | December 29, 2025
With its Expedia integration, users will be able to talk to Alexa+ to find and book vacation rentals and hotels. Read More
Shorter booking windows require smarter marketing: How AI can transform travel campaigns
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Shorter booking windows require smarter marketing: How AI can transform travel campaigns
By Ryan Fitzgerald - Net Conversion | December 29, 2025
As consumer booking behavior shifts, Net Conversion CEO and co-founder Ryan Fitzgerald discusses the need for travel marketers to adjust. Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Trip.com Group, SITA, NextTrip and more...
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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Trip.com Group, SITA, NextTrip and more...
By PhocusWire | December 26, 2025
Here's our roundup of the people, product and partner news from the global travel industry this week. Read More