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Harnessing the power of AI: What it means for tourism and hospitality
Event / Technology
Harnessing the power of AI: What it means for tourism and hospitality
May 15, 2025
Join Miles Partnership, PhocusWire and Phocuswright to hear some of the latest and most compelling applications of AI in the travel and tourism industry. Register Now
How Destination Toronto developed its AI assistant 6ix
News / Technology
How Destination Toronto developed its AI assistant 6ix
By Linda Fox | April 8, 2025
Destination Toronto unveiled its AI chatbot 6ix last year, and through the initiative, the DMO is gaining insights on how users are engaging with its content. Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: HotelTonight, Airbnb, WTTC, NextTrip and more...
News / Technology
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: HotelTonight, Airbnb, WTTC, NextTrip and more...
By PhocusWire | March 28, 2025
 Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry.   Read More
3 examples of how AI and data are reshaping tourism
News / Technology
3 examples of how AI and data are reshaping tourism
By Marisa Garcia | March 25, 2025
From sustainability in Jackson Hole to digital engagement in New York City and business empowerment in the Isle of Man, AI is creating new strategies and new opportunities for destinations. Read More
AI trip planner Mindtrip acquires travel guide platform Thatch
News / Startups
AI trip planner Mindtrip acquires travel guide platform Thatch
By Morgan Hines | March 12, 2025
In a post addressed to creators and travelers Monday, Thatch said its content has migrated to Mindtrip. Read More
Young travelers transitioning to AI trip planning in Southeast Asia
News / Technology
Young travelers transitioning to AI trip planning in Southeast Asia
By Phocuswright Research | February 11, 2025
Southeast Asia's booking pathway is online, increasingly mobile and with a high potential to be influenced and/or disrupted by artificial intelligence agents and applications.  Read More
Phocuswright Europe 2025: New Age(nts) in the spotlight
News / Online
Phocuswright Europe 2025: New Age(nts) in the spotlight
By PhocusWire | February 7, 2025
Join the industry's leading thinkers at Phocuswright Europe in Barcelona from June 10-12 to debate and dissect the latest developments, share insights and help formulate strategy. Read More
Destinations struggling with digital marketing evolution
News / Online
Destinations struggling with digital marketing evolution
By Morgan Hines | February 4, 2025
A Sojern study found most DMOs are either maintaining or adding to digital advertising budgets, and respondents face hurdles navigating an evolving digital marketing environment. Read More
Intrepid builds on $1B ambition with acquisition of Sawadee
News / Online
Intrepid builds on $1B ambition with acquisition of Sawadee
By Linda Fox | February 4, 2025
Intrepid said the acquisition of the Netherlands-based company will add $62 million in revenue and 20,000 customers a year. Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: FCM, Faye and Nium
News / Technology
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: FCM, Faye and Nium
By PhocusWire | January 10, 2025
Keep up with all the latest people, product and partner news from around the global travel industry in PhocusWire's weekly roundup... Read More
Juniper Travel Technology - Launch pitch at The Phocuswright Conference 2024
Interview / Technology
Juniper Travel Technology - Launch pitch at The Phocuswright Conference 2024
By PhocusWire | December 16, 2024
Founded in 2003, Juniper Travel Technology offers solutions for online travel agencies, destination marketing companies, bedbanks, airlines, wholesalers and cruises, with clients in more than 50... Read More
Arena - Launch pitch at The Phocuswright Conference 2024
Interview / Startups
Arena - Launch pitch at The Phocuswright Conference 2024
By PhocusWire | December 11, 2024
Partnering with NEOM in Saudi Arabia, Arena has deployed two products: Trainer, a gamified platform for employee onboarding and upskilling in tourism and hospitality, and Plan It, a travel assistant for... Read More
How emerging technologies are helping destinations appeal to travelers
News / Technology
How emerging technologies are helping destinations appeal to travelers
By Linda Fox | December 6, 2024
Gregory Yap of the Singapore Exhibition and Conventions Bureau and Jared Alster of Dune7 discuss emerging tech in destination marketing and the importance of having a test and learn environment. Read More
AI trip planner Mindtrip adds B2B solution
News / Startups
AI trip planner Mindtrip adds B2B solution
By Morgan Hines | November 18, 2024
The new solution is launching with capabilities for tourism boards and destination marketing organizations, to help them offer personalized content for travelers. Read More
HotelRunner widens distribution offering with Bookingate acquisition
News / Distribution
HotelRunner widens distribution offering with Bookingate acquisition
By Linda Fox | October 1, 2024
The acquisition broadens HotelRunner's offering, enabling it to help travel agencies, tour operators and destination management companies solve challenges with distribution as well as direct and offline... Read More