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From Our Partners / Technology

By Aven Hospitality | August 25, 2026

Download this hotel AI readiness guide for practical steps to improve hotel data, direct booking, AI-powered discovery and guest experience. Read More

News / Technology

Why one European digital identity playbook won't work for three markets

By Phocuswright Research | August 25, 2026

The EU Digital Identity Wallet is gaining ground across Europe but not for the reasons its backers might expect. Read More

Interview / Startups

Startup Stage: BreckenWander wants to offer all-in pricing up front

By Abby Crotty | August 25, 2026

BreckenWander launched in June, offering travelers an option to see the final price at the beginning of the booking phase. Read More

News / Technology

AI trip planning is outpacing DMO adoption

By Morgan Hines | August 25, 2026

There is a growing disconnect between DMOs’ AI preparedness and rising traveler use. Read More

News / Technology

AI transformation in travel: Ante Dagelić of Travelier

By Abby Crotty | August 24, 2026

Ante Dagelić, VP of AI at Travelier, discusses how the company is adapting to new technology in the latest installment of PhocusWire's AI Transformation in Travel series. Read More

News / Technology

PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: Sabre, Eurostar, Civitatis and more...

By PhocusWire | August 21, 2026

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

News / Finance

HomeToGo links operational gains to internal AI use

By Morgan Hines | August 20, 2026

CEO and co-founder Patrick Andrae attributed faster response times and an 85% reduction in chat escalation to AI implementation. Read More

News / Technology

AI transformation in travel: Velit Dundar of Radisson

By Abby Crotty | August 20, 2026

Velit Dundar, Radisson's VP of global e-commerce, shares his thoughts on agentic AI, areas for innovation and more as part of PhocusWire's AI Transformation in Travel series. Read More

News / Technology

Perk expands MCP capabilities to allow action via AI assistants

By Abby Crotty | August 19, 2026

Perk launched its MCP connector last month to link AI assistants and corporate travel software. Read More

News / Online

CEO Spotlight: Harman Singh Narula of Canary Technologies

By Morgan Hines | August 19, 2026

Canary Technologies CEO Harman Singh Narula discusses the company's strengths and the future of travel in conversation with PhocusWire. Read More

News / Online

Uber adds train booking from Ixigo to app in India

By Linda Fox | August 18, 2026

The partnership builds on Uber’s existing intercity travel service in India including cab rentals and long-distance buses. Read More

News / Online

Why the ANZ travel market is contracting in 2026 (and what recovers by 2029)

By Phocuswright Research | August 18, 2026

Phocuswright's Australia-New Zealand Travel Market Brief 2026 breaks down what's driving the downturn and when the market is expected to recover. Read More

News / Online

How Mad Monkey aligned its social media strategy with the way its guests travel

By Cathy Walsh | August 18, 2026

The hostel operator has built a multifaceted creator strategy around how young travelers discover destinations, connect with one another and move through Southeast Asia. Read More

News / Online

How Bright Blue Villas brought an institutional approach to luxury villa rental

By Linda Fox | August 17, 2026

Natasha Martsekis, a former banker, founded Bright Blue Villas in 2014 to offer luxury accommodation in Greece. Read More

News / Online

Agoda’s Tim Hughes on online travel’s broken promise and AI’s 'Reddit' dilemma

By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WiT | August 14, 2026

Agoda’s Timothy Hughes sat down at WiT Queenstown to discuss why online travel hasn't delivered on its oldest promise and why the fix for AI’s travel-advice problem might be in New Zealand. Read More

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