Travel Planning

News / Technology

Amadeus is working with Anthropic to help developers access content

By Linda Fox | September 3, 2026

The partnership announcement comes weeks after Amadeus shut down its self-service APIs portal for developers. Read More

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WeTravel acquires Tourwriter to broaden custom travel focus

By Linda Fox | September 2, 2026

The companies will operate as separate platforms, with Glenn Campbell continuing to lead Tourwriter. Read More

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AI transformation in travel: Piero Sierra of Skyscanner

By Abby Crotty | September 2, 2026

Skyscanner's chief AI officer Piero Sierra shares his thoughts on AI's impact, agentic potential and other areas of technological innovation in PhocusWire's latest AI Transformation in Travel interview. Read More

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AI isn’t just for research anymore: What European travelers are actually doing with it

By Phocuswright Research | September 1, 2026

European travelers are using AI well beyond simple search, and data shows just how far it's spread across the trip journey. Read More

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PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: BCD Travel, Klook, Dida and more...

By PhocusWire | August 28, 2026

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

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Hotel booking goes live in Google's AI Mode, flights still waiting

By Morgan Hines | August 27, 2026

U.S. travelers can now book hotels inside Google's AI Mode with partners including Marriott, Booking.com and Expedia, though flight booking is not yet available. Read More

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What Revolut's entrepreneur in residence thinks AI can do for travel

By Linda Fox | August 27, 2026

Revolut lifestyle's AI lead Stanislav Bondarenko discusses the potential for AI to do some mind reading in travel. Read More

News / Online

Spotnana acquires Troop to consolidate transient travel, meetings and events

By Abby Crotty | August 26, 2026

The companies first partnered in 2022 to automate meeting location selection and travel booking capabilities and combine them into a single workflow. Read More

From Our Partners / Technology

The hotel AI readiness guide

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

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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

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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

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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