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Less than a third of vacation rental property managers use AI
News / Technology
Less than a third of vacation rental property managers use AI
By Morgan Hines | January 22, 2025
Lodgify’s new report on the short term rental industry dives into technology, market and guest preferences trends. Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Hostaway, Sabre, Serko and more
News / Technology
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Hostaway, Sabre, Serko and more
By PhocusWire | January 17, 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
CEO Spotlight: Steve Schwab of Casago
Interview / Online
CEO Spotlight: Steve Schwab of Casago
By Matthew Parsons | January 14, 2025
Steve Schwab, CEO of vacation rental management company Casago, which recently announced plans to acquire Vacasa, discusses the company's growth plans and priorities. Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: FCM, Faye and Nium
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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
A new era for travel startup investing
News / Startups
A new era for travel startup investing
By Phocuswright Research | January 7, 2025
According to a Phocuswright report, generative AI is expected to transform the travel industry and how companies operate, potentially reducing the need for funding in the long run. Read More
How blockchain can revolutionize customer engagement in travel
Opinion / Technology
How blockchain can revolutionize customer engagement in travel
By Can Taner - Bitpace | January 3, 2025
Travel loyalty programs are becoming outdated and blockchain-based token systems may be the new solution. Read More
Phocuswright analysts share their travel predictions for 2025
News / Online
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
STR management company Casago acquires much larger — but struggling — Vacasa
News / Online
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, executive departures and multiple rounds of layoffs. Read More
Saudi Arabia's $800B investment to build human connections
News / Online
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 panel held at The Phocuswright Conference. Read More
STARTUP STAGE: Nowadays is an AI copilot that simplifies corporate event planning
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Nowadays is an AI copilot that simplifies corporate event planning
By Mileva Sapic | December 23, 2024
Nowadays handles venue sourcing, negotiations and logistics to make event planning faster and cost-efficient. Read More
How travel startup funding shaped up in 2024
News / Startups
How travel startup funding shaped up in 2024
By Linda Fox | December 23, 2024
We've rounded up details on some of the top travel tech funding stories of 2024 along with insights from investors, including a panel from The Phocuswright Conference. Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Amadeus, Sabre, Hostaway
News / Online
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 PhocusWire's weekly roundup. Read More
Phocuswright's Travel Forward: Data, Insights and Trends for 2025
News / Online
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 needed to navigate the evolving travel landscape.   Read More
How will the European Digital Identity Wallet impact travel in 2025?
Opinion / Technology
How will the European Digital Identity Wallet impact travel in 2025?
By Henk Marsman and Annet Steenbergen | December 19, 2024
The EU Digital Identity Wallet can improve identification, streamline travel and enhance convenience for travelers and providers.   Read More
The top 10 news stories on PhocusWire in 2024
News / Online
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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