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The trust economy: How European travelers decide who to believe

By Phocuswright Research September 10, 2026

European travelers aren't rejecting technology; they're getting selective about who earns their trust. Read More

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Expedia CEO on AI's growing role in travel planning and booking

By Abby Crotty September 9, 2026

During a fireside chat at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia and Technology Conference on Wednesday, Gorin discussed recent AI efforts and future plans for the technology. Read More

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Booking loses Etraveli acquisition appeal

By Linda Fox September 9, 2026

Booking Holdings said it is considering an appeal to the European Court of Justice after losing the latest round in its Etraveli acquisition battle.... Read More

News / Distribution

Airlines’ ancillary revenue grows twice as fast as overall revenue

By Abby Crotty September 9, 2026

The latest report from IdeaWorksCompany found that airlines generated $13.2 billion in ancillary revenue in 2025.... Read More

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Google removes vacation rentals unit from search results in the EEA

By Abby Crotty September 8, 2026

The search giant said the move is part of its ongoing efforts to comply with the DMA.... Read More

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Flagship launches with 3 tours and activities brands, further acquisitions planned

By Linda Fox September 8, 2026

Flagship is backed by investment firm Shamrock Capital and is seeking to become a global platform for day tours following its acquisitions of WalksDevour, Amigo Tours and Askos.... Read More

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CEO Spotlight: Matthijs Welle of Mews

The CEO discusses Mews' acquisition strategy, his dynamic with founder Richard Valtr and the company's... Read more

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Airbnb names Tripadvisor exec Pepijn Rijvers chief business officer

Rijvers succeeds current CBO Dave Stephenson, who has decided to move on after eight years at Airbnb. Read more

Opinion / Technology

AI search is changing the marketing playbook: How can travel survive?

Travelier CMO Mario Gavira boils AI search down to three actionable principles for travel marketers. Read more

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PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: Sabre, Eurostar, Civitatis and more...

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

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Hotel room service platform CAMO raises $4M

CAMO oversees ordering technology, local kitchen fulfillment, delivery logistics and guest support. Read more

News / Finance

HomeToGo links operational gains to internal AI use

CEO and co-founder Patrick Andrae attributed faster response times and an 85% reduction in chat... Read more

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