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Sizing up players and strategies in the ‘new travel seller arena’

By Abby Crotty | January 9, 2026

Executives from iSeatz, Hopper and Chase Travel outline the expanding ecosystem that is the travel marketplace. Read More

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Travelsoft continues acquisition spree with Germany-based Bosys

By Morgan Hines | January 8, 2026

The move is the latest in a string of acquisitions by Travelsoft, which now oversees 12 companies. Read More

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Lufthansa, Amadeus partner to implement AI-native retailing solution

By Abby Crotty | January 8, 2026

Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa and Swiss are among the airlines that will adopt Nevio platform. Read More

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Rappi's travel play in Latin America: Loyalty, personalization and AI

By Abby Crotty | January 8, 2026

Guido Becher, global head of travel at Rappi, outlines the super app's views on travel opportunities and challenges across the region. Read More

News / Technology

The great debate: Is AI the enemy of travel?

By Mark Frary | January 8, 2026

Industry leaders debated whether AI is more advantageous or threatening for travel at WTM London. Read More

News / Online

Airbnb on the technology foundation behind selling more, loyalty and fees

By Linda Fox | January 7, 2026

Airbnb's chief business officer Dave Stephenson talks new lines of business, loyalty, changing fees structure and geographic expansion. Read More

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Uber, Nuro, Lucid confirm on-road robotaxi testing

By Abby Crotty | January 6, 2026

The companies said commercial robotaxi service is expected to launch in the San Francisco Bay Area later this year. Read More

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Financial analysts on change in travel's search-based model

By Linda Fox | January 6, 2026

Financial analysts from Barclays, Evercore and Mizuho dissect AI's impact on travel search and booking and the OTA model. Read More

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Phocuswright analysts share their predictions for 2026

By Morgan Hines | January 6, 2026

Phocuswright analysts have their eyes on agentic AI, biometrics and personalization. Read More

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Travel industry leaders' 2026 predictions

By Morgan Hines | January 5, 2026

PhocusWire asked industry stakeholders from Priceline, HolidayPirates, Cloudbeds and more about what 2026 will look like in travel. Read More

Opinion / Online

Managing rising fees in 2026: 7 steps for hospitality operators

By Michele Fitzpatrick - Eviivo | January 2, 2026

Eviivo CEO Michele Fitzpatrick outlines how hidden costs may affect operators in the new year, also providing tips to protect margins. Read More

Opinion / Technology

The rise of GEO: Why hotel marketers need to think beyond SEO

By Eric Ettlin - Aimbridge Hospitality | December 31, 2025

Second Wave VP of marketing Eric Ettlin discusses the need for hotel marketers to adopt GEO alongside traditional SEO. Read More

News / Online

UAE-based VBooking lands $5M

By Abby Crotty | December 30, 2025

The travel booking platform said the funds will be used to develop an AI concierge and AR-enabled tools. Read More

News / Online

Japan’s travel boom is changing the rules

By Phocuswright Research | December 30, 2025

After years of deflationary drag, Japan entered a new chapter in 2024. Read More

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PhocusWire’s most memorable interviews of 2025

By PhocusWire | December 30, 2025

The PhocusWire team curated a list of 10 insightful interviews this year, focusing on news value and relevance to 2025's top themes. Read More

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