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Spain 2025: Where record-breaking demand meets new competition

By Phocuswright Research | May 7, 2025

As high-end hotel brands expand and international arrivals soar, Spain is solidifying its position as a premium destination for travelers and investors. Read More

Interview / Startups

Startup Stage: GuestOS provides an AI-powered concierge for hospitality, tourism, events

By Morgan Hines | May 5, 2025

GuestOS provides 24/7 multilingual voice support through a single phone number, giving guests instant access to hotel services, tour bookings and recommendations. Read More

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Amid "uncertain" times, Airbnb reports mixed financial results

By Morgan Hines | May 1, 2025

Brian Chesky, co-founder and CEO of Airbnb, said the results show that “no matter what’s happening in the world,” people will continue to choose to use Airbnb. Read More

News / Technology

Hostelworld builds on social strategy to connect travelers

By Abby Crotty | May 1, 2025

Hostelworld's "global trip plan marketplace" will encourage travelers to download the app and build a proprietary data set for its AI models. Read More

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Rapid Fire with Björn Bender of Rail Europe

By Morgan Hines | May 1, 2025

On June 11, Rail Europe CEO Björn Bender will take part in an executive panel, “The Great Ground Shift,” which will focus on ground transportation’s ongoing transformation. Read More

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Holidu acquires vacation rental platform Finca Mallorca

By Morgan Hines | April 30, 2025

The acquisition marks an expansion of Holidu’s portfolio in the Mallorcan vacation rental market. Read More

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Priceline launches AI neighborhood feature, Turo partnership

By Morgan Hines | April 30, 2025

“Trip Intelligence: The Neighborhood Edition” includes AI features that help users find locations that match their “vibe.” Read More

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Trivago raises future guidance following better-than-expected Q1

By Morgan Hines | April 29, 2025

The results come after the company saw revenue growth in the fourth quarter of 2024, for the first time since the first quarter of 2023. Read More

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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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Singapore Airlines partners with OpenAI

By Morgan Hines | April 25, 2025

The pair are working to develop solutions to better service customers and streamline operations for airline staff. 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

News / Online

How can DMOs address changing destination perception?

By Morgan Hines | April 23, 2025

While it’s not clear how inbound travel will change in the long term, in the near term, travelers’ understanding of what it means to book a trip to the U.S. is evolving. Read More

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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: SITA, IATA, Fora Travel, Directo and more...

By PhocusWire | April 11, 2025

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

News / Technology

Sustainability-focused travel management platform Goodwings raises nearly $3M

By Morgan Hines | April 10, 2025

The raise will allow the Denmark-based company to create its Sustainability Suite 3.0, which will include new tools for businesses to limit their carbon footprint. Read More

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