Travel Inspiration

Interview / Online

Phocuswright Europe 2025 Launch Innovator interview: Maya

By PhocusWire | June 25, 2025

Maya, an AI agent built to support travel companies' teams, can chat in more than 100 languages. Read More

News / Online

Elevation Capital offloads Ixigo shares as Schroder Fund buys in

By Abby Crotty | June 23, 2025

The block deal went through on June 19, with the Schroder Fund acquiring a significant stake from Elevation Capital. Read More

Interview / Startups

Startup Stage: Whereo helps hotels drive revenue from experiences

By Linda Fox | June 23, 2025

Newly launched aggregator Whereo helps travelers discover hotels' unique offers and experiences. Read More

News / Online

European traveler mindset in 2025: Simplicity, search and social influence

By Phocuswright Research | June 23, 2025

For travel companies, digital infrastructure matters more than ever, but travelers are still grounded in pragmatic behaviors. Read More

News / Online

How the travel industry is working to rebalance tourism as protests spread

By Morgan Hines | June 20, 2025

A panel of destination and sustainability executives discuss steps the travel industry can take to spread tourism beyond the most popular hotspots at Phocuswright Europe 2025. Read More

News / Online

Where travel brands go wrong with loyalty

By Morgan Hines | June 18, 2025

Loyalty experts weigh in on how programs could be improved in the travel industry, AI, blockchain, personalization and more. Read More

News / Technology

Mary Meeker AI Trends Report: 7 takeaways for the travel industry

By Matthew Parsons | June 16, 2025

The lengthy report offers crucial takeaways for the travel industry, including insights into hospitality automation, autonomous cars and an agentic future. Read More

News / Online

Breaking down experiences in the travel sector

By Abby Crotty | June 13, 2025

Industry leaders from Amadeus, Booking.com and Hyatt weighed in on strategies, challenges and best practices surrounding experience sales. Read More

News / Online

Tripadvisor execs on AI strategy, brand trust and memberships

By Abby Crotty | June 12, 2025

Tripadvisor Group CEO Matt Goldberg and new Viator president Pepijn Rijvers sat down to discuss the changing travel landscape and its evolving strategy. Read More

News / Online

CRM platform Tern acquires travel advisor services provider Lucia

By Morgan Hines | June 11, 2025

Lucia’s team will become part of Tern, with Grace Van Hollebeke, founder and CEO of Lucia, becoming the company's head of marketing and services. Read More

News / Technology

Speakspots launches white-label AI agent

By Morgan Hines | June 11, 2025

The AI agent, which marks Speakspots' B2B entry, should help hotels automate guest communications and drive incremental revenue. Read More

News / Online

TourRadar launches Moments feature enabling bookings from photos and reels

By Linda Fox | June 11, 2025

With the launch of Moments, TourRadar is aiming to close the gap between finding inspiration on social platforms and booking. Read More

News / Technology

Global study finds majority of travelers ready for AI to book trips

By Abby Crotty | June 9, 2025

Accenture's survey of 18,000 consumers in 14 countries found that 80% of travelers are now using generative AI tools and most would trust agents to plan and book trips. Read More