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Phocuswright analysts share their travel predictions for 2025

By Morgan Hines | January 2, 2025

AI agents, luxury travel, developments in APAC, short-term rentals, digital ID and eVTOLS are some of the topics Phocuswright analysts are watching for 2025. Read More

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The top 10 news stories on PhocusWire in 2024

By PhocusWire | December 19, 2024

Travel industry mergers, hot startups and news about online giants such as Airbnb and Expedia all made the list of top 10 most popular news stories on PhocusWire in 2024. Read More

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Travel's movers, shakers and newsmakers in 2024

By PhocusWire | December 18, 2024

These are the trends and topics in travel that have made headlines in 2024 and that we expect to hear more about in 2025. Read More

Opinion / Technology

How increasing professionalization and technology can save STRs from anti-tourism sentiment

By Frederik Lerche-Lerchenborg - Lavanda | December 12, 2024

Lavanda's CEO argues that professionalization in short-term rentals and technology can improve how rentals are managed and address the anti-tourism sentiment seen in popular destinations recently. Read More

Opinion / Online

The next four years look bright for travel technology

By Laura Chadwick, Travel Tech Association | November 18, 2024

Travel Technology Association president and CEO Laura Chadwick says the industry has an excellent opportunity to shape and benefit from the Trump Administration’s pro-innovation policies. Read More

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Booking.com says it is now in compliance with EU's DMA

By Morgan Hines | November 13, 2024

The company said the compliance update is the result after “months” of back and forth with the European Commission as well as other stakeholders. Read More

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The U.S. begins investigation of airline loyalty programs

By Robert Silk – Travel Weekly | September 6, 2024

The U.S. Transportation Department has begun an inquiry into the loyalty programs of American, Delta, Southwest and United. Read More

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Airbnb takes aim at NYC a year after “failed” STR regulations

By D.J. Catron | September 6, 2024

Hotel prices and rents in New York are both up a year after the city cracked down on short-term rentals, prompting Airbnb to call for changes to the law. Read More

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Short-term rentals feeling pinch of overtourism backlash

By D.J. Catron | August 15, 2024

While strict new regulations in New York, Barcelona and others pose threats, the STR industry sees hope in more balanced approaches in Valencia and the European Union. Read More

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U.K. regulator to investigate Amex GBT acquisition of CWT more closely

By Linda Fox | July 30, 2024

The Competition and Markets Authority in the U.K. has expressed concern that the merger could impact quality of service, pricing and/or lead to reduced innovation for the business travel customers of... Read More

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Spanish regulators fine Booking.com €413M

By Mitra Sorrells and Derek Catron | July 30, 2024

Spanish authorities said Booking.com has violated competition laws by having an "unfair imbalance" in its relationship with hotels in the country and it has prevented other OTAs from "entering the... Read More

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Short-term rentals’ efforts give new lease on life for vacated offices

By D.J. Catron | July 30, 2024

Executives from Bob W and Nestor Stay spoke at Phocuswright Europe about growth opportunities for the sector and the potential to revitalize urban areas that are losing office workers. Read More

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Is the travel industry ready to engage with climate justice?

By D.J. Catron | July 24, 2024

While most sustainability efforts focus on greenhouse gases, a new report from the Travel Foundation pushes to show how climate change affects people disproportionately and why it’s important to redress... Read More

News / Technology

Delta apologizes, DOT opens investigation into flight disruptions

By Morgan Hines | July 23, 2024

The airline is “painfully aware” of its slow comeback after Friday’s global IT outage, Delta president Glen Hauenstein said at GBTA, noting that the airline anticipates to be fully recovered toward the... Read More

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“Green” rail seeks growth in Europe through greater collaboration

By D.J. Catron | July 17, 2024

Experts from Rail Europe, Eurostar, SNCF and Iryo discussed at Phocuswright Europe how European rail travel is being transformed through greater standardization and collaboration. Read More

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