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A critical data point for predicting future travel demand

By Tom Foley - Inntopia | December 20, 2023

Knowing when schools are on break can help travel stakeholders anticipate and plan for spikes and declines in demand. Read More

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E-scooter company Bird files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

By Linda Fox | December 20, 2023

Choppy water for e-scooter and e-bike companies as Bird files for bankruptcy and Micromobility is delisted. Read More

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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

News / Startups

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

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Were travel experts right with their 2023 predictions?

By PhocusWire | December 19, 2023

Every year we ask industry executives and pundits to forecast what might happen across travel technology and distribution in the months to come. Here we look back on what was predicted for 2023 and what... Read More

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HomeToGo announces largest majority stake acquisition to date

By Linda Fox | December 18, 2023

HomeToGo announces it has acquired a majority stake in KMW Reisen GmbH and Super Urlaub GmbH in an effort to bolster its marketplace with themed travel package options. Read More

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Three ways generative AI is improving the travel industry

By Morgan Hines | December 18, 2023

In a wide-ranging conversation at The Phocuswright Conference, leaders from Microsoft, Priceline and Amadeus discussed opportunities generative AI presents to the travel industry and how it's changing... Read More

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Short-term rental companies Veeve, UnderTheDoormat Group merge

By Morgan Hines | December 14, 2023

As a combined entity, the group will serve as a full-service manager of “premium urban short lets” in Paris and London. Read More

Interview / Startups

Weeva - Launch Pitch at the Phocuswright Conference 2023

By PhocusWire | December 14, 2023

Weeva, one of PhocusWire's Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024, is a holistic business sustainability management company. Read More

News / Online

Expedia Group's Julie Whalen talks tech transformation and travel demand

By Linda Fox | December 14, 2023

With just over a year as CFO of Expedia Group under her belt, Julie Whalen took to the stage at The Phocuswright Conference 2023 to discuss the company's technology developments, the impact of... Read More

From Our Partners / Online

Capitalizing on surging demand for travel in Europe

By Expedia Group | December 13, 2023

Travel providers in Europe have an opportunity to attract and engage travelers throughout their entire purchase journey, from inspiration to planning and booking. Read More

News / Online

ChatGPT, travel data, OTAs: PhocusWire’s top opinion stories of 2023

By PhocusWire | December 13, 2023

This year's popular op-eds were heavy on AI and also covered TikTok and Instagram influencers and the loyalty strategies of Expedia, Booking, Hopper and Airbnb. Read More

From Our Partners / Online

4 global trends in tourism to be featured in upcoming webinar

By Chris Adams - Miles Partnership | December 12, 2023

Make plans to join this free webinar Thursday, December 14 at 1 p.m. EST hosted by PhocusWire, Phocuswright and Miles Partnership. Read More

News / Technology

HomeToGo updates on AI developments, M&A strategy

By Linda Fox | December 12, 2023

HomeToGo has laid out how it plans to integrate further AI initiatives in 2024 as well as make more investments. Read More

News / Technology

ATPCO acquires travel data analytics startup 3Victors

By Morgan Hines | December 12, 2023

ATPCO said the acquisition expands its data with real-time capabilities to further enhance its creation of tools that support the future of modern airline retailing. Read More

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