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Opinion / Technology

4 scenarios on the future of agentic AI in travel

By Mario Gavira | May 22, 2025

Mario Gavira outlines future scenarios amid the evolution of agentic AI in travel—and provides key recommendations for how OTAs can respond. Read More

News / Startups

Travaras raises $1.54M in pre-seed funding

By Morgan Hines | May 21, 2025

Startup Travaras seeks to make sustainable and regenerative travel "the norm, not the exception.” Read More

News / Online

Expedia Group’s Ariane Gorin opens up about first year as CEO

By Morgan Hines | May 21, 2025

Ariane Gorin, CEO of Expedia Group, looks back on her first year in the role in an interview with PhocusWire. Read More

News / Online

WiT Queenstown to debut in 2026

By PhocusWire | May 21, 2025

The one-day event, which aims to spark innovation in travel technology, will be held in partnership with not-for-profit organization Technology Queenstown. Read More

News / Online

Amadeus acquires travel intelligence company ForwardKeys

By Morgan Hines | May 20, 2025

Amadeus will share more information regarding the acquisition “in due course,” a spokesperson said. Read More

News / Startups

Fly Fairly acquires travel discovery engine LFG

By Abby Crotty | May 20, 2025

Fly Fairly said the acquisition supports its mission to become the "most flexible" online travel agency. Read More

News / Online

Apartment network Landing receives $180M

By Morgan Hines | May 20, 2025

The debt financing will support adoption of the company’s flexible stay program for multifamily accommodations. Read More

Interview / Startups

Startup Stage: VanityPass aims to redesign loyalty rewards for younger travelers

By Morgan Hines | May 19, 2025

VanityPass is working to revolutionize the travel perks that often come as part of a credit card loyalty program. Read More

News / Distribution

Ancillaries in the vacation rentals sector: 'The new frontier'?

By Abby Crotty | May 19, 2025

Guests are looking for more from their vacations—what will it take for the STR sector to fully embrace alternative revenue streams? Read More

News / Online

Rapid Fire with Veronica Diquattro of Omio

By Morgan Hines | May 15, 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 / Technology

Expedia Group leans into B2B arm, adding new APIs, advertising capabilities

By Morgan Hines | May 14, 2025

The B2B expansion and new AI tools come on the heels of Expedia Group's Q1 earnings last week, which fell within company guidance. Read More

News / Technology

Airbnb adds catering, massages, personal training and more in new 'Services' business

By Morgan Hines | May 13, 2025

The refreshed and new Airbnb categories come after the company said in February that it would spend up to $250 million on new lines of business in 2025. Read More

News / Online

Fragmentation, regulation, acceleration: The new short-term rental playbook

By Phocuswright Research | May 12, 2025

While growth is expected to moderate to single digits in 2025, the short-term rental sector remains a structurally significant force in global lodging. Read More

News / Online

Expedia feels pinch of drop in inbound U.S. travel, Canada bookings fall 30% in Q1

By Morgan Hines | May 8, 2025

The company also announced a new AI-powered tool to turn Instagram Reels into travel inspiration, recommendations and itineraries. Read More

Interview / Online

CEO Spotlight: Johannes Reck of GetYourGuide

By Morgan Hines | May 8, 2025

Johannes Reck, CEO of GetYourGuide, has been on a decade and a half journey with the experiences-focused company that he co-founded in 2009 with three classmates. Read More

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