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TourRadar launches Moments feature enabling bookings from photos and reels

By Linda Fox | June 11, 2025

With the launch of Moments, TourRadar is aiming to close the gap between finding inspiration on social platforms and booking. Read More

News / Technology

How AI is quietly transforming the vacation rental industry

By Matthew Parsons | June 11, 2025

The vacation rental sector is working to optimize AI while also preparing for the next wave of innovation. Read More

News / Startups

Travel eSIM provider Kolet attracts investment from Expedia, Apple vets

By Abby Crotty | June 10, 2025

The funding will be used to enhance Kolet's mobile app, simplify eSIM installation for first-time users and hire additional team members. Read More

Opinion / Online

The future is hybrid: Navigating the ‘length of stay’ challenge in STRs

By Shay Many - Guesty | June 10, 2025

Shay Many, senior director of product management at Guesty, highlights the need for a hybrid approach to LOS pricing. Read More

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The top investors in travel tech in 2025

By Linda Fox | June 10, 2025

For the third consecutive year, PhocusWire has tracked the top investors in travel tech as a barometer of the ecosystem's health and a gauge of market sentiment. Read More

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Global study finds majority of travelers ready for AI to book trips

By Abby Crotty | June 9, 2025

Accenture's survey of 18,000 consumers in 14 countries found that 80% of travelers are now using generative AI tools and most would trust agents to plan and book trips. Read More

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Flying into the future: Willie Walsh calls for tech-first thinking at IATA AGM

By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WiT | June 9, 2025

IATA director general Willie Walsh addressed the future of air travel and the crucial role of technology. Read More

News / Online

Rapid Fire with Adebayo Adedeji of Wakanow

By Morgan Hines | June 9, 2025

As we count down to Phocuswright Europe, PhocusWire is shining the spotlight on a selection of conference speakers in a series of Q&As. Read More

News / Technology

Travel industry readies itself for the arrival of agentic commerce

By Matthew Parsons | June 9, 2025

The groundwork for agentic commerce is being done. The question is: How prepared is the travel sector? Read More

News / Technology

PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Uber, eDreams Odigeo, SITA and more...

By PhocusWire | June 6, 2025

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

Interview / Startups

Startup Stage: Tukio wants to simplify African safari booking and planning

By Abby Crotty | June 6, 2025

Tukio wants to improve transparency and simplify the planning and booking process for African safaris. Read More

News / Technology

Iberia launches conversational assistant on ChatGPT

By Abby Crotty | June 5, 2025

The new tool can be accessed by searching for "Iberia" or "Iberia GPT" when logged into ChatGPT. Read More

News / Online

Rapid Fire with Karen Bolda of Expedia Group

By Morgan Hines | June 5, 2025

As we count down to Phocuswright Europe, PhocusWire is shining the spotlight on a selection of conference speakers in a series of Q&As. Read More

News / Online

Does Airbnb’s ‘Services’ take unfair advantage of hosts?

By Morgan Hines | June 5, 2025

Industry experts have criticized Airbnb’s plan to allow travelers to book hotel-like services on hosts' properties without compensating those hosts. Read More

News / Online

Holidu lands €46M in funding, acquires French rental company Cybevasion

By Linda Fox | June 4, 2025

Germany-based vacation rental company Holidu has announced its latest acquisition along with fresh funding to fuel AI development and further expansion. Read More

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