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News / Online

Rapid Fire with Karen Bolda of Expedia Group

By Morgan Hines | June 5, 2025

As we count down to Phocuswright Europe, PhocusWire is shining the spotlight on a selection of conference speakers in a series of Q&As. Read More

News / Online

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

News / Technology

Agoda launches AI-powered vacation planner for Indian travelers

By Abby Crotty | June 4, 2025

The travel planner was built with Google's AI technology and is available until June 30 as part of a marketing campaign. Read More

News / Online

Juniper Travel Technology acquires event management software provider RezMagic

By Morgan Hines | June 3, 2025

The acquisition of RezMagic, which offers event management software with a cruises focus, comes as Juniper works to offer comprehensive solutions for the travel sector. Read More

News / Online

Hotel Communication Network acquires Crave Interactive

By Morgan Hines | June 3, 2025

HCN, which provides AI-powered, in-room guest engagement solutions, has acquired digital guest experiences platform Crave Interactive. Read More

News / Startups

Travel eSIM company Truely raises $2M for expansion

By Morgan Hines | June 2, 2025

The investment comes as traveler spending on eSim services is anticipated to surpass $3 billion by 2025, according to Kaleido Intelligence. Read More

News / Online

U.K. travel market sees mobile acceleration, shifting infrastructure landscape

By Phocuswright Research | June 2, 2025

Despite headwinds—the United Kingdom travel market is benefiting from a stable economy, rising consumer demand and strong digital adoption. Read More

News / Technology

PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Amex GBT, Cloudbeds, IDeaS and more...

By PhocusWire | May 30, 2025

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

Opinion / Technology

Why AI travel scenarios miss the $3T opportunity

By Robert Matsuoka | May 30, 2025

Former TripAdvisor exec Robert Matsuoka evaluates where AI misses the mark in travel—and where the actual disruption will come from. Read More

News / Online

Rapid Fire with Shilpa Ranganathan of Expedia Group

By Morgan Hines | May 29, 2025

As we count down to Phocuswright Europe, PhocusWire is shining the spotlight on a selection of conference speakers in a series of Q&As. Read More

News / Online

Luxury short-term rental platform Wander raises $50M

By Morgan Hines | May 28, 2025

Wander will use the funding for expansion and to continue investing in its artificial intelligence-powered operating system, WanderOS. Read More

Interview / Startups

Startup Stage: TripPromoter uses AI to help creators make their travel content bookable

By Morgan Hines | May 28, 2025

TripPromoter aims to "bridge the gap" for content creators hoping to sell their travel itineraries with artificial intelligence-powered technology. Read More