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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Cendyn, Daytrip, Shiji, TUI and more...
By PhocusWire | March 7, 2025
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry.... Read More
Destinations struggling with digital marketing evolution
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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
Travel marketing experts on Google's dominance in the face of AI
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Travel marketing experts on Google's dominance in the face of AI
By Morgan Hines | January 16, 2025
Technology including artificial intelligence, new players and other innovations are shaking up travel marketing. Read More
AI agents in development demonstrate the potential for travel
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AI agents in development demonstrate the potential for travel
By Mark Frary | December 18, 2024
Michael Gulmann, Mark Losey, Noreen Henry and Terry Jones discuss AI agents and their impact on the travel industry at The Phocuswright Conference. Read More
The ultimate checklist: How destinations can offer accessible travel experiences
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The ultimate checklist: How destinations can offer accessible travel experiences
By Richard Black - Sojern | July 1, 2024
While the travel and tourism industry is full of opportunity, it still lacks in providing accessibility to travelers with limitations. Read More
The most popular news stories on PhocusWire in 2023
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The most popular news stories on PhocusWire in 2023
By PhocusWire | December 15, 2023
ChatGPT, the Hot 25 Travel Startups and news about major players like Expedia Group and Airbnb dominated the rankings.   Read More
The effective use of data in travel marketing
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The effective use of data in travel marketing
By PhocusWire | November 30, 2023
Demi Horvat of AirDNA and Kurt Weinsheimer of Sojern speak at The Phocuswright Conference about how travel data informs better decision-making.   Read More
Destinations weigh up impact of AI
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Destinations weigh up impact of AI
By Linda Fox | November 20, 2023
Sojern's State of Destination Marketing 2024 revealed that 49% of destination marketing organizations are expecting a significant impact from AI. Read More
World Tourism Day highlights need for sustainable destination strategies
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World Tourism Day highlights need for sustainable destination strategies
By Richard Black – Sojern | September 25, 2023
Three ways destinations can showcase their commitment to providing sustainable tourism, not only to attract travelers with similar values but to ensure their destination is open for decades to come. Read More
Sojern expands travel marketing platform with acquisition of VenueLytics
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Sojern expands travel marketing platform with acquisition of VenueLytics
By Mitra Sorrells | July 11, 2023
VenueLytics provides guest experience and data analytics tools to improve guest satisfaction and loyalty, increase direct bookings and drive ancillary revenue. Read More
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Phocuswright inducts Ellen Keszler, Kathleen Misunas into Hall of Fame
By PhocusWire | November 22, 2022
Phocuswright created the Hall of Fame in 2018 to honor individuals who have played an instrumental role in shaping the travel industry. Read More
Destinations tap data to lure visitors amid travel comeback
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Destinations tap data to lure visitors amid travel comeback
By Kathryn Walson | October 31, 2022
Destination marketers have access to more data sources and more granular detail than they’ve ever had before. Read More
How destinations can help travelers live their values
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How destinations can help travelers live their values
By Richard Black - Sojern | October 21, 2022
In today’s market, travelers are no longer willing to compromise their beliefs, which means destinations must prioritize diversity and inclusion to create the right reputation and win travel bookings. Read More
Sojern partners with GauVendi to drive direct accommodation bookings
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Sojern partners with GauVendi to drive direct accommodation bookings
By Jill Menze | October 21, 2022
Sojern says GauVendi’s new retail philosophy and proprietary technology support its efforts to drive direct and instant sales. Read More
India mobile first
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Travel brands laser in on mobile experience in India
By Kathryn Walson | October 10, 2022
An ever-growing number of consumers in India are making purchases through mobile platforms. This trend is leading travel brands to heighten their focus on mobile. Read More