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Why travel’s experiences sector isn’t likely to operate like others

By Morgan Hines | December 4, 2023

As the experiences category continues to grow in the travel world, experts look at its future during a Center Stage discussion at The Phocuswright Conference 2023. Read More

News / Online

Instagram moments boosting importance of travel experiences

By D.J. Catron | October 5, 2023

While experiences continue to gain importance in travel planning, factors such as limited online supply, weather and fixed pricing create disincentives to book far in advance. Read More

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The Phocuswright Conference 2023 – program, speakers and discount

By PhocusWire | September 12, 2023

The travel industry's leaders and newest entrants gather in Fort Lauderdale November 13-16 for The Phocuswright Conference. Read More

News / Startups

Travel startups on choosing investors, funding experiences

By Linda Fox & Mitra Sorrells | June 22, 2023

Following our recent piece on top investors in travel tech, PhocusWire collected insights from startups on what they look for in investors. Read More

News / Online

GetYourGuide nabs $194M for global expansion, more AI development

By Mitra Sorrells | June 1, 2023

Along with a newly-launched ChatGPT plugin, GetYourGuide is exploring a variety of use cases for generative AI to help travelers, supply partners and its internal operations. Read More

News / Online

Google unveils generative AI boost to search

By Linda Fox | May 24, 2023

During its Google Marketing Live event this week the company shared a number of updates including an example of how its search generative experience could work. Read More

News / Startups

Travel startups consider cost of SVB collapse

By Linda Fox | March 13, 2023

News of SVB’s demise left the startup world reeling, with the bank said to work with more than 50% of U.S. startups and 40% of U.K. startups. Many feared they would be unable to make March’s payroll. Read More

News / Online

Tiqets, Go City and GetYourGuide on growth of experiences

By Kathryn Walson | December 19, 2022

At The Phocuswright Conference, three executives share their insights in a session called “Executive Panel: Tours, Activities and Timing - Getting it Right.” Read More

News / Online

GetYourGuide to phase out Originals product

By Douglas Quinby - Arival | November 16, 2022

The Berlin-based OTA is expected to end all of its Originals branded tours by the end of the year. Read More

News / Online

Move to digital gains momentum in tours and activities sector

By Kathryn Walson | October 14, 2022

Online travel agencies will continue to accelerate the move to digital. And with niche OTAs entering the tours and activities market, consolidation is likely on the horizon. Read More

Opinion / Distribution

The potential of connectivity standards for experiences

By Stephen Joyce - Holibob | September 26, 2022

A new non-profit association, OCTO, wants to enable reservation and ticketing system providers and tour, activity and attraction ticket resellers to connect their systems for more efficient... Read More

News / Distribution

Linktivity's mission to digitize Japan’s transportation and activity suppliers

By Mitra Sorrells | January 27, 2022

The company, originally a subsidiary of Japanese OTA Veltra, has grown its supplier count from five to more than 100 since the start of the pandemic. Read More

News / Online

GetYourGuide builds B2B unit to grow SaaS offering

By Mitra Sorrells | December 1, 2021

GetYourGuide says there are about 50 partners currently using the SaaS solution, and now it is creating a team to grow the business. Read More

Opinion / Distribution

Airbnb’s limited foray into experiences helps everyone else

By Yiannis Maglaras - Ticknovate | October 6, 2021

Airbnb may have given the industry the jolt it needed to compete in today’s market, with new platforms and sales channels, but field is wide open for other travel businesses to take advantage Read More