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Startup Stage: Hotel Splitter builds hotel booking platform around split stays

By Cathy Walsh July 6, 2026

The startup compares traditional hotel bookings with multi-hotel itineraries, aiming to reduce accommodation costs on longer city breaks. Read More

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Beyond the app: How wearable AI is rewiring the global travel tech stack

By Alex Levin - L+R July 6, 2026

Alex Levin, founding partner at L+R, argues that wearable artificial intelligence will replace mobile apps as the primary interface for travel, requiring the industry to rethink its technology infrastructure. Read More

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PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: TSA, Google, Mindtrip and more...

By PhocusWire July 2, 2026

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

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Yatra considers options to regain Nasdaq compliance

By Linda Fox July 1, 2026

India-based online travel agency Yatra has 180 days to regain compliance with Nasdaq.... Read More

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Holidu continues European growth with acquisition of Gites.com

By Linda Fox July 1, 2026

The deal, which is Germany-based Holidu’s 14th acquisition, is in line with its strategy to integrate local home portals into its technology platform.... Read More

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Visa launches travel platform with curated experiences in 10 destinations

By Cathy Walsh June 30, 2026

Visa Destinations gives cardholders access to curated experiences, city guides and travel benefits across 10 locations.... Read More

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Interview / Online

CEO Spotlight: Naren Shaam of Omio

Naren Shaam discusses AI, scaling Omio, operations and more in a wide-ranging conversation with... Read more

Interview / Technology

AI debate continues: Will travel's biggest brands thrive or falter?

Mario Gavira and Christian Watts brought their ongoing PhocusWire debate to the studio at Phocuswright... Read more

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Hostelworld’s Gary Morrison on building for the social traveler

Hostelworld CEO Gary Morrison discussed how the industry misunderstands hostel travelers, the... Read more

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Almost right isn't good enough for travel's agentic future

Executives from Anthropic, Kismet and Travelport discuss where the travel industry is in its journey... Read more

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Sabre tech lead lifts curtain on company’s technological shift

Garry Wiseman shared about the company’s AI strategy and development, building trust and change... Read more

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Travel's next operating system won't be built on search

At Phocuswright Europe 2026, OAG CEO Filip Filipov explored how AI agents could transform the traveler... Read more

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