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Why AI agents will supercharge, not bypass, OTAs

By Mario Gavira | January 6, 2025

Mario Gavira discusses how established online travel intermediaries could thrive in the era of agentic... Read More

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Opportunity rising in tours, activities as interest in experiences continues

By Morgan Hines | January 3, 2025

The desire to make ensure the experiences a traveler wants are available to book continues to be a... Read More

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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... Read More

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STR management company Casago acquires much larger — but struggling — Vacasa

By Mitra Sorrells | December 30, 2024

Since going public in December 2021, Vacasa has struggled with a drop in inventory and revenue,... Read More

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Saudi Arabia's $800B investment to build human connections

By Marisa Garcia | December 30, 2024

The importance of authentic experiences and changing perceptions was discussed during a one-on-one... Read More

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Poland-based WP Holding to purchase Invia Group for nearly €240M

By Morgan Hines | December 23, 2024

The technology holding company has signed a framework agreement to buy all the shares of the travel... Read More

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Despegar acquired by Naspers-owned Prosus for $1.7B

By Linda Fox | December 23, 2024

The Dutch company invests in technology companies across multiple verticals and said, with this... Read More

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Expedia Group names former interim eBay CEO as new CFO

By Morgan Hines | December 20, 2024

Expedia Group has announced that Scott Schenkel will serve as its new chief financial officer after... Read More

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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Amadeus, Sabre, Hostaway

By PhocusWire | December 20, 2024

Keep up with all the latest people, product and partner news from around the global travel industry in... Read More

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Phocuswright's Travel Forward: Data, Insights and Trends for 2025

By PhocusWire | December 20, 2024

This new interactive report from Phocuswright equips industry stakeholders with key data and trends... Read More

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HostAI becomes Conduit, raises $3.1M

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Vacation rental techs talk investment, acquisitions and organic growth

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Kayak launches new AI tool for travel search

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Sustainability-focused travel management platform Goodwings raises nearly $3M

December 10, 2024

In the age of AI, how can travel and hospitality brands differentiate for success?

Join this free webinar to discover how AI is reshaping the future of travel by enabling seamless,... On Demand

December 4, 2024

Travel reimagined: How Gen Z is shaping tomorrow’s trends

Join Ciklum and Stripe as we dive deep into the concept of frictionless travel — a critical approach... On Demand

November 13, 2024

Hotel visit trends 2024: Insights and growth drivers

Join us for a data-driven exploration of the hotel industry in 2024 during this free webinar hosted by... On Demand