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Harnessing the power of AI: What it means for tourism and hospitality
Event / Technology
Harnessing the power of AI: What it means for tourism and hospitality
May 15, 2025
Join Miles Partnership, PhocusWire and Phocuswright to hear some of the latest and most compelling applications of AI in the travel and tourism industry. Register Now
How Destination Toronto developed its AI assistant 6ix
News / Technology
How Destination Toronto developed its AI assistant 6ix
By Linda Fox | April 8, 2025
Destination Toronto unveiled its AI chatbot 6ix last year, and through the initiative, the DMO is gaining insights on how users are engaging with its content. Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: HotelTonight, Airbnb, WTTC, NextTrip and more...
News / Technology
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: HotelTonight, Airbnb, WTTC, NextTrip and more...
By PhocusWire | March 28, 2025
 Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry.   Read More
How much onus is on travel companies for overtourism?
News / Online
How much onus is on travel companies for overtourism?
By Morgan Hines | March 21, 2025
Helping destinations deal with crowds and encouraing consumers to explore lesser-known locations is a shared responsibility across the travel industry between travelers, brands and local authorities,... Read More
Trip.com Group, WTTC provide glimpse of future technology game changers
News / Technology
Trip.com Group, WTTC provide glimpse of future technology game changers
By Linda Fox | March 5, 2025
The Trip.com Group/WTTC study is divided into four trend areas-digital technologies, financial technologies, future of mobility and breakthrough innovations- and evaluates why the trends are important... Read More
Phocuswright and WiT return to the Middle East as the region's tourism grows
News / Technology
Phocuswright and WiT return to the Middle East as the region's tourism grows
By PhocusWire | March 3, 2025
Phocuswright and WiT Middle East is returning to the Grand Plaza Movenpick Media City in Dubai on April 25. Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: IBS Software, Smartvel, Spotnana and more
News / Technology
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: IBS Software, Smartvel, Spotnana and more
By PhocusWire | January 24, 2025
Keep up with all the latest people, product and partner news from around the global travel industry. 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
AI trip planner Mindtrip adds B2B solution
News / Startups
AI trip planner Mindtrip adds B2B solution
By Morgan Hines | November 18, 2024
The new solution is launching with capabilities for tourism boards and destination marketing organizations, to help them offer personalized content for travelers. Read More
STARTUP STAGE: Trotter wants to connect individuals through travel
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Trotter wants to connect individuals through travel
By Mileva Sapic | September 30, 2024
Using the Trotter app, consumers can share experiences, discover hidden gems and get personalized recommendations based on their preferences and interests. Read More
Tourist fees are becoming more common, but can they really help combat overtourism?
News / Online
Tourist fees are becoming more common, but can they really help combat overtourism?
By Morgan Hines | September 26, 2024
Whether these fees on their own are making even a slight difference as the world seeks to address crowding and sustainability with travel continuing to boom is a point of contention among experts. Read More
More DMOs are using AI to power visitor engagement
News / Technology
More DMOs are using AI to power visitor engagement
By Morgan Hines | August 23, 2024
Satisfi Labs, one of the providers of AI-powered chat for DMOs, said it has added several new clients as destinations seek to be more responsive to visitors. Read More
The role of DMOs in helping their partners effectively use AI
News / Technology
The role of DMOs in helping their partners effectively use AI
By Morgan Hines | August 16, 2024
As travelers begin to use AI search engines and agents for trip planning, should DMOs play a role in helping their suppliers understand how to use the technology to drive revenue?   Read More
Why the travel industry should buy into the experience economy
Opinion / Online
Why the travel industry should buy into the experience economy
By Erika De Santi - WeRoad | August 2, 2024
Co-founder and chief of experience at WeRoad, Erika De Santi, shares why the travel industry should buy into the experience economy. Read More
Weeva, sustainability tool for hospitality, to close down
News / Startups
Weeva, sustainability tool for hospitality, to close down
By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WiT | July 16, 2024
Weeva managing director Julie Cheetham said the board's decision to shutter the startup came after an "exhaustive review." And on its website it says "an orderly wind-up ... has now commenced." Read More