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OTAs lead, AI rises and travelers research less: New findings from three key European markets
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OTAs lead, AI rises and travelers research less: New findings from three key European markets
By Phocuswright Research | June 23, 2026
How Europe’s travelers are planning differently in 2026. Read More
Germany sets a travel spending record—sustaining it won’t be simple
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Germany sets a travel spending record—sustaining it won’t be simple
By Phocuswright Research | June 16, 2026
Phocuswright's Germany Travel Market Essentials 2026 examines the market's growth, structural vulnerabilities, future outlook and more. Read More
US car rental growth remains muted amid new pressures
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US car rental growth remains muted amid new pressures
By Phocuswright Research | June 9, 2026
Weaker inbound travel, vehicle recalls and evolving booking channels are shaping the industry's outlook. Read More
Inside the Philippines’ most overlooked $36B digital market
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Inside the Philippines’ most overlooked $36B digital market
By WiT | June 5, 2026
Explore data from WiT's "Online Travel Tracker Volume 5: Philippines In Focus."   Read More
Japan inbound boom becomes policy priority
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Japan inbound boom becomes policy priority
By Phocuswright Research | June 2, 2026
What comes next is less about volume and more about value, regional distribution and managing the strains of success.   Read More
Travel marketers prepare for the rise of AI agents
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Travel marketers prepare for the rise of AI agents
By Morgan Hines | May 28, 2026
Executives from Expedia Group, OpenAI and The Trade Desk say travel marketers must adapt as AI agents become a bigger part of trip discovery and booking. Read More
U.K. travel distribution has reached equilibrium. Will it stay that way?
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U.K. travel distribution has reached equilibrium. Will it stay that way?
By Phocuswright Research | May 26, 2026
Demand is strong, digital adoption leads Europe, every major segment is growing: So why does the distribution picture look like a stalemate?  Read More
Wellness tourism hits $894B, with more growth ahead
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Wellness tourism hits $894B, with more growth ahead
By Phocuswright Research | May 19, 2026
Wellness tourism is at “the powerful intersection of two large and growing multi-trillion-dollar industries." Read More
Spain’s surge signals a structural shift in global travel demand
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Spain’s surge signals a structural shift in global travel demand
By Phocuswright Research | May 12, 2026
Spain once again surpassed its previous tourism records in 2025, reaching 96.8 million international visitors, a 3.2% increase over 2024. Read More
Top-level takeaways on the Italy travel market
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Top-level takeaways on the Italy travel market
By Phocuswright Research | May 5, 2026
Even amid geopolitical uncertainty, Italy’s broad appeal, strong domestic alternatives and ongoing digitalization continue to support long-term growth. Read More
Non-negotiables for indulgent travelers and what makes premium worth it
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Non-negotiables for indulgent travelers and what makes premium worth it
By Phocuswright Research | April 27, 2026
What defines a truly premium trip today? For indulgent travelers, it starts with the basics but quickly moves beyond them. Read More
South Africa’s tourism reset: Infrastructure, fintech, regional strength set stage for growth
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South Africa’s tourism reset: Infrastructure, fintech, regional strength set stage for growth
By Phocuswright Research | April 21, 2026
The market is one of contrasts: digital momentum and rising demand paired with ongoing infrastructure, cost and safety challenges. Read More
The indulgent explorer: What drives premium travel decisions
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The indulgent explorer: What drives premium travel decisions
By Phocuswright Research | April 14, 2026
These travelers prioritize unique, hard-to-replicate experiences while carefully balancing cost, indulgence and overall trip value. Read More
Chinese OTAs deploy AI for global push
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Chinese OTAs deploy AI for global push
By Phocuswright Research | April 7, 2026
Chinese AI services are not just following this global path, they are transforming interactions with consumers—and delivering a high degree of itinerary control to users.  Read More
Travel marketing's AI identity crisis
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Travel marketing's AI identity crisis
By Morgan Hines | April 2, 2026
Industry leaders at Phocuswright’s Travel Marketing AI Summit shared varying perspectives on the future of the funnel. Read More
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