Global Conflicts

How the 2026 Middle East conflict is reshaping travel demand
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How the 2026 Middle East conflict is reshaping travel demand
By John Matson, Propellic | April 23, 2026
Find out how search data can help travel sellers know what to do next. Read More
Travel Tech Flashback: What made headlines in 2022?
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Travel Tech Flashback: What made headlines in 2022?
By Linda Fox | September 2, 2025
The travel industry bounced back in 2022, but war in Ukraine caused further uncertainty early in the year. Read More
Expedia feels pinch of drop in inbound U.S. travel, Canada bookings fall 30% in Q1
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Expedia feels pinch of drop in inbound U.S. travel, Canada bookings fall 30% in Q1
By Morgan Hines | May 8, 2025
The company also announced a new AI-powered tool to turn Instagram Reels into travel inspiration, recommendations and itineraries. Read More
Changing traveler patterns, evolving customer needs drive demand for travel insurance
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Changing traveler patterns, evolving customer needs drive demand for travel insurance
By Diane Merlino | May 6, 2025
Travel protection is bringing peace of mind for travelers and positive rewards for suppliers. Read More
Airlines expressed economic concern. Should online travel giants be worried?
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Airlines expressed economic concern. Should online travel giants be worried?
By Morgan Hines | March 27, 2025
Wall Street and travel industry analysts weigh in on how factors such as trade wars, economic woes and travel warnings could impact consumers' desire to travel. Read More
Using tech to improve claims processing, servicing in travel insurance
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Using tech to improve claims processing, servicing in travel insurance
By PhocusWire | December 13, 2024
And as the industry grows, so does demand for travel insurance, according to Robert Gallagher, chief operating officer and head of the Americas at Travel Guard, the portfolio of travel insurance and... Read More
Phocuswright turns 30: Industry veterans look back and ahead
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Phocuswright turns 30: Industry veterans look back and ahead
By Morgan Hines | December 11, 2024
Much of how we search, book and experience travel has changed since Phocuswright was founded in 1994, and three industry veterans reflect on that evolution and offer ideas on what's to come.  Read More
How continuous improvement in travel insurance services creates loyalty and peace-of-mind
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How continuous improvement in travel insurance services creates loyalty and peace-of-mind
By PhocusWire | December 4, 2024
Allianz Partners general manager for the USA, Emily Hartman, discusses how the company uses the latest technology and a focus on the customer to give travelers support and assistance when they need it. Read More
In the wake of CrowdStrike, how tech can shape travel crisis planning
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In the wake of CrowdStrike, how tech can shape travel crisis planning
By Morgan Hines | July 26, 2024
On the heels of last week’s CrowdStrike outage, the question of how to manage mass delays and cancellations along with what crisis management’s future may look like is only more critical. Read More
Innovating beyond insurance to holistic, peace-of-mind services for travelers
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Innovating beyond insurance to holistic, peace-of-mind services for travelers
By PhocusWire | May 13, 2024
Allianz Partners' Joe Mason discusses the company's newest innovation, Allyz, and how it can serve as a "constant companion" to each tension for travelers. Read More
CEO Spotlight - Peter Kern of Expedia Group
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CEO Spotlight - Peter Kern of Expedia Group
By Mitra Sorrells | January 29, 2024
In a discussion last week at the ALIS event, Expedia Group CEO Peter Kern covers a range of topics including generative AI, next steps for One Key, customer acquisition strategies, global growth and... Read More
LIVE BLOG: Global conflicts and the travel industry
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LIVE BLOG: Global conflicts and the travel industry
By PhocusWire | October 10, 2023
PhocusWire's live blog is tracking the impact of global geo-political conflicts on the industry, including travel technology companies and their employees. Read More
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Travel Talk: Is travel fully back?
By PhocusWire | March 20, 2023
While most industry sectors have been rebounding, travel experts suggest areas where caution may be merited.     Read More
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Travel Talk: Takeaways from ITB Berlin
By PhocusWire | March 13, 2023
Returning to the marquee travel trade event for the first time in four years, Northstar’s thought leaders share first impressions.   Read More
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Inflation, tech costs dampen travel experience operators’ optimism
By Phocuswright Research | January 9, 2023
The latest research from Phocuswright and Arival looks at travel experience operators' performance and sentiment and the challenges they face in 2023 and beyond.  Read More
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