Travel Inspiration

Google under fire for proposed changes to search in Europe
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Google under fire for proposed changes to search in Europe
By Linda Fox | January 24, 2024
The search giant has been criticized for not engaging with businesses on planned changes to comply with the Digital Markets Act as well as falling short of the regulation's requirements with those... Read More
Gen Z, millennials continue to seek inspiration from social platforms
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Gen Z, millennials continue to seek inspiration from social platforms
By Linda Fox | January 24, 2024
Instagram and YouTube are the top sources of inspiration for millennials and Gen Z, according to research from Klook. Read More
TourRadar, Kimkim on shifts and opportunities in multi-day trips
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TourRadar, Kimkim on shifts and opportunities in multi-day trips
By Mitra Sorrells | January 23, 2024
In a discussion in the PhocusWire studio, TourRadar chief marketing officer Christian Wolters and Kimkim founder Joost Schreve discussed their marketing strategies, sustainability efforts and how they... Read More
Travel investors on the funding dynamics in 2024
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Travel investors on the funding dynamics in 2024
By Linda Fox | January 22, 2024
Travel investors Derive Ventures and Inovia share insight on the funding landscape for 2024 with additional perspective from travel startups. Read More
Italian National Tourist Board launches Venice tourist entry fee platform
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Italian National Tourist Board launches Venice tourist entry fee platform
By Morgan Hines | January 19, 2024
If tourists want to enter certain parts of Venice on a day-trip beginning in April, they will have to show a QR code as proof they have paid a new €5 “Venice Access Fee” during peak times. Read More
AccessibleGo unveils new booking options for travelers with disabilities
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AccessibleGo unveils new booking options for travelers with disabilities
By Morgan Hines | January 17, 2024
The platform, which has offered hotel booking, is giving users the option to book rental cars with hand controls, flights, wheelchair van rentals, mobility rentals and more. Read More
Key trends in consumer preferences and booking behaviors for travel
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Key trends in consumer preferences and booking behaviors for travel
By PhocusWire | January 11, 2024
Expedia Group's "Path to Purchase" report identified trends and opportunities for brands to reach travelers during the inspiration, research, planning and booking phases of their trip. Read More
AI-powered travel content platform Lokalee raises $5.6M
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AI-powered travel content platform Lokalee raises $5.6M
By Morgan Hines | January 9, 2024
Lokalee plans to accelerate its product development and its expansion into European markets with the new funding. Read More
What travel companies should consider for their generative AI strategy
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What travel companies should consider for their generative AI strategy
By PhocusWire | January 9, 2024
Oliver Wyman advises travel companies to analyze their data, listen to customers and interact with them early on in the travel planning stages as part of their generative AI strategy. Read More
VisaHQ - Launch pitch at The Phocuswright Conference 2023
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VisaHQ - Launch pitch at The Phocuswright Conference 2023
By PhocusWire | January 5, 2024
VisaHQ provides passport and visa services, allowing users to apply for visas for "virtually any country" online. Read More
Phocuswright analysts share their travel industry predictions for 2024
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Phocuswright analysts share their travel industry predictions for 2024
By Morgan Hines | January 2, 2024
As Phocuswright analysts look ahead, they share a myriad of predictions for 2024 including some regarding business travel, pricing and much more. Read More
Top Travel Industry Predictions for 2024
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Top Travel Industry Predictions for 2024
By Morgan Hines | January 2, 2024
Leaders from across the travel industry share their thoughts on what the industry should be watching and working on in 2024. Read More
Wander Health, ZaNiheza founders open up about startup journey as scholarship recipients
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Wander Health, ZaNiheza founders open up about startup journey as scholarship recipients
By Morgan Hines | December 22, 2023
While attending The Phocuswright Conference, scholarship recipients Dana Le and Charles Shima spoke to PhocusWire about their goals for the next three to five years. Read More
Wall Street analysts share views on travel future and AI
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Wall Street analysts share views on travel future and AI
By Derek Catron | December 20, 2023
Analysts from TD Cowen, B. Riley Securities, Evercore and BTIG share insights on travel’s future and the role of AI during a panel discussion at The Phocuswright Conference.   Read More
Tracking travel startup investment trends in 2023
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Tracking travel startup investment trends in 2023
By Linda Fox | December 20, 2023
Many startups weathered 2023 and demonstrated if not actual profit, then at least a path to profitability, which helped them attract funding.   Read More