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The path to growing alternative revenue for short-term rentals
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The path to growing alternative revenue for short-term rentals
By Phocuswright Research | April 10, 2025
For companies that serve short-term rentals, it is critical to understand what type of technological and ancillary tools operators are turning to. Read More
Asia’s full rebound meets AI revolution: Leapfrogging into the future
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Asia’s full rebound meets AI revolution: Leapfrogging into the future
By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WiT | March 26, 2025
For Schubert Lou, chief operating officer at Trip.com, 2025 marks a defining moment for the travel industry, given the full return of Asia and AI acceleration. Read More
A new phase for digital nomad hospitality amid back to work mandates
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A new phase for digital nomad hospitality amid back to work mandates
By Matthew Parsons | March 26, 2025
Hospitality brands are addressing the shifting post-pandemic landscape and what it means for digital nomads and remote workers. Read More
U.S. travel agency market: A resilient and thriving segment
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U.S. travel agency market: A resilient and thriving segment
By Phocuswright Research | March 17, 2025
The advisor landscape is shifting, with new entrants replacing retirees and an increasing number returning to office/storefront settings. Read More
Northeast Asia online travel bookings to break $30B by 2026
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Northeast Asia online travel bookings to break $30B by 2026
By Phocuswright Research | March 11, 2025
Northeast Asia's booking pathway is online. New demand, demographic and strategic dynamics will further reshape travel across the decade.  Read More
The future of the travel management company
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The future of the travel management company
By Phocuswright Research | February 4, 2025
In today’s competitive market for business travel services, the traditional travel management company is being challenged.  Read More
“Self-destruction” to successful exit: How Brett Henry turned MG Group around
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“Self-destruction” to successful exit: How Brett Henry turned MG Group around
By Yeoh Siew Hoon - Web In Travel | January 28, 2025
Brett Henry is enthused about a singular goal of building the best B2B hospitality marketplace in a region that’s booming. Read More
Is India’s travel sector on the verge of a boom?
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Is India’s travel sector on the verge of a boom?
By Morgan Hines | January 15, 2025
Some claim India’s trajectory looks similar to China’s path a dozen or so years ago in terms of discretionary spending. 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
Is the travel industry ready for its technology “leapfrog” moment?
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Is the travel industry ready for its technology “leapfrog” moment?
By Matthew Parsons | November 6, 2024
New players entering travel and tourism are looking to benefit from technology platforms borne out of recent digital acceleration and platforms that have been further enhanced by recent developments in... Read More
Hotel direct booking rates stabilize with mobile gaining share, report says
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Hotel direct booking rates stabilize with mobile gaining share, report says
By Morgan Hines | October 23, 2024
A new report from H2c includes responses from 88 small, medium and large hotel chains representing 3,885 hotels and 578,653 rooms. 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
How business travel is adapting to shifting landscapes
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How business travel is adapting to shifting landscapes
By D.J. Catron | July 16, 2024
Executives from BCD Travel and Cornerstone Information System discuss how consolidation, sustainability and a post-COVID rebound are shaping business travel.     Read More