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Harnessing the power of AI: What it means for tourism and hospitality
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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
The New Age(nts) Trend Series Part 2: Impact on the in-destination experience
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The New Age(nts) Trend Series Part 2: Impact on the in-destination experience
April 22, 2025
Join Phocuswright for this series of online conversations exploring the impact of generative AI and autonomous agents on the travel industry. Register Now
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: SITA, IATA, Fora Travel, Directo and more...
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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: SITA, IATA, Fora Travel, Directo and more...
By PhocusWire | April 11, 2025
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More
How Destination Toronto developed its AI assistant 6ix
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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
Phocuswright Europe 2025: Shaping the next era of travel
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Phocuswright Europe 2025: Shaping the next era of travel
By PhocusWire | April 7, 2025
The Phocuswright Europe 2025 program is live with the speaker line-up including executives from Airbnb, Accor, Booking.com, Expedia and Lufthansa. Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: airBaltic, Hostaway, Smartvel, TravelPerk and more...
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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: airBaltic, Hostaway, Smartvel, TravelPerk and more...
By PhocusWire | April 4, 2025
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More
Travelers are prioritizing experiences and so should the industry
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Travelers are prioritizing experiences and so should the industry
By Abby Crotty | April 2, 2025
According to Arival's recent survey, 65% of travelers say experiences play a significant role in deciding where to go. Read More
Could a tours and activities push from Google penalize OTAs?
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Could a tours and activities push from Google penalize OTAs?
By Matthew Parsons | April 1, 2025
OTAs are at risk, as Google appears to be shaking up tours and activities listings, experts warn. Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: HotelTonight, Airbnb, WTTC, NextTrip and more...
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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
Travel startup funding and M&A activity in Q1 2025
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Travel startup funding and M&A activity in Q1 2025
By Abby Crotty | March 28, 2025
As the quarter comes to a close, we review funding rounds and M&A activity—and learn what travel executives believe is on the horizon for the rest of the year. Read More
Perplexity partners with Selfbook, Tripadvisor to offer hotel booking
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Perplexity partners with Selfbook, Tripadvisor to offer hotel booking
By Morgan Hines | March 25, 2025
Users can make a natural language query for hotels with Perplexity, and the platform can then surface relevant, bookable properties based on Selfbook data and reviews from Tripadvisor. Read More
InteleTravel acquires event ticketing platform Tickitto
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InteleTravel acquires event ticketing platform Tickitto
By Abby Crotty | March 25, 2025
InteleTravel said one in 10 travel bookings are related to a live event, concert or sporting event, and this acquisition will enable its network of 130,000 advisors to take advantage of this trend. Read More
How much onus is on travel companies for overtourism?
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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
Majority of business travelers would let AI book travel elements
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Majority of business travelers would let AI book travel elements
By Morgan Hines | March 20, 2025
A report from Amadeus Hospitality delves into business travelers’ technology interests, booking patterns and preferences around sharing data. Read More
Tripadvisor brings in Booking.com veteran as president of Viator
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Tripadvisor brings in Booking.com veteran as president of Viator
By Linda Fox | March 17, 2025
Almost a year since Ben Drew stepped down, Tripadvisor Group is bringing in former Booking.com executive Pepijn Rijvers to lead Viator's next phase of growth. Read More
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