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PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: Travelport, Daytrip, Lighthouse and more...

By PhocusWire | June 12, 2026

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

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How travel companies are approaching agentic AI

By Mark Frary | May 5, 2026

Travel companies are exploring how AI agents can support internal workflows and operational tasks, while setting limits on autonomy for customer-facing tools. Read More

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Hospitality's tech crossroads: Staying human in an increasingly digital industry

By PhocusWire | April 30, 2026

Find out how hotels and travel agencies can adopt technology without losing the human relationships at the core of hospitality. Read More

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AI reshapes luxury travel—but human expertise remains essential

By Marisa Garcia | April 14, 2026

AI is reshaping luxury travel through behind-the-scenes efficiency and personalization, but human expertise and high-touch service remain central. Read More

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Report: How AI and automation are revolutionizing the short-term rental industry

By Sarah McCay Tams | April 9, 2026

Explore how AI and automation are helping short-term rental operators improve efficiency, strengthen distribution and manage tax and regulatory complexi Read More

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PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: Airbnb, RateGain, Lighthouse and more...

By PhocusWire | March 13, 2026

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

News / Online

Airbnb CSO on hotels, AI, nature travel and what's next for the industry

By Abby Crotty | March 13, 2026

Nathan Blecharczyk, Airbnb co-founder and chief strategy officer, sat down with Phocuswright's Mitra Sorrells at ITB Berlin to discuss the next era of travel. Read More

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Bilt acquires travel commissions platform Sion for $30M

By Abby Crotty | March 11, 2026

Bilt said the acquisition will support its travel rewards offering, which it flagged as a popular category among members. Read More

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AI-driven pricing and operations deliver measurable hotel gains

By Cathy Walsh | March 9, 2026

Early adopters report improvements in areas including revenue, efficiency and resource management. Read More

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Breezeway lands strategic investment to expand platform, AI capabilities

By Abby Crotty | March 5, 2026

The deal is the second platform investment from Resurgens' $800 million third fund. Read More

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Mews, Sojern, Shiji and more travel and tourism news from ITB Berlin 2026

By PhocusWire | March 4, 2026

At ITB Berlin 2026, travel and tourism companies revealed new products, partnerships and innovations. Read More

Opinion / Technology

Hotel software: An unlikely winner in the AI reset

By Jordan Hollander - HotelTechReport.com | March 2, 2026

HotelTechReport.com co-founder Jordan Hollander challenges industry concerns about AI's effect on applications, outlining what sets hotel software apart. Read More

News / Startups

Travel Token Marketplace acquires Camino Network initiator Chain4Travel

By Morgan Hines | February 27, 2026

Blockchain startup Chain4Travel was previously named a PhocusWire Hot 25 Travel Startup for 2025. Read More

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RobosizeME lands $2M to automate back-office hotel processes

By Linda Fox | February 25, 2026

RobosizeME aims to help hoteliers reduce errors, cut costs and free up staff to focus on other parts of running a hotel. Read More

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Ranking management solution Otamiser raises $2M

By Abby Crotty | February 23, 2026

Otamiser said the round was intentionally keep small, and CEO Bart-Jan Leyts emphasized that the company is "strongly focused on cost awareness." Read More

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