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News / Online

Non-negotiables for indulgent travelers and what makes premium worth it

By Phocuswright Research | April 27, 2026

What defines a truly premium trip today? For indulgent travelers, it starts with the basics but quickly moves beyond them. Read More

News / Technology

PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: Nuitée, Navan, Expedia Group and more...

By PhocusWire | April 10, 2026

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

News / Technology

What the travel industry learned from the EUDI Wallet pilot

By Marisa Garcia | December 9, 2025

Digital ID adoption can simplify the traveler journey and reduce travel service providers' workload, but gaps in standards remain. Read More

Interview / Technology

The Phocuswright Conference 2025 Launch Innovator: Etraveli Group

By PhocusWire | December 8, 2025

During a presentation at The Phocuswright Conference, Etraveli's chief fintech officer Peny Rizou said fraud prevention is what "quietly decides profitability." Read More

From Our Partners / Online

Visa by profile, traveler safety among key initiatives at Tourise 2025

By Yeoh Siew Hoon | November 26, 2025

Saudi Arabia's minister of tourism, Fahd Hamidaddin, shared highlights of the recent Tourise event and his vision for the future. Read More

News / Technology

Indonesia deploys biometric corridor at airports

By Linda Fox | November 18, 2025

The initiative is part of the Indonesian government’s “All Indonesia” digital transformation program aiming to improve the entry process for international travelers. Read More

News / Technology

Apple launches digital ID feature using US passport information

By Abby Crotty | November 13, 2025

Travelers can store information from their U.S. passport in their iPhone or Apple Watch and present it for identity verification at airport security. Read More

Interview / Startups

Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2026: Indicio

By PhocusWire | November 10, 2025

Indicio offers decentralized identity technology to help make digital identity verification seamless, secure and compliant for airlines, airports and border agencies. Read More

News / Online

Rapid Fire with Geoff Freeman of USTA

By Abby Crotty | November 6, 2025

As we approach The Phocuswright Conference in San Diego, PhocusWire is highlighting a number of conference speakers in a series of Q&As. Read More

News / Startups

PassiveBolt, Replyr.ai win People’s Choice Awards at the 2025 Global Startup Pitch

By WiT | October 8, 2025

The awards spotlighted two rising stars of travel and technology at WiT Singapore this week. Read More

News / Technology

Travel tech flashback: What made headlines in 2024?

By Morgan Hines | September 10, 2025

The travel industry was enamored with artificial intelligence (AI) in 2024, with the topic repeatedly making waves. Read More

News / Technology

Innovating with AI in travel to prepare for the future

By Abby Crotty | July 28, 2025

During an executive interview at Phocuswright Europe in Barcelona, innovation consultant Marc Mekki explained the “paradox” of AI. Read More

News / Technology

Industry leaders on the future of digital identity and AI agents

By Abby Crotty | July 14, 2025

During a session at Phocuswright Europe 2025, industry leaders discussed the impact of digital identity wallets and how AI will come into play. Read More

News / Technology

Progressing toward ‘seamless’ travel with self-sovereign identity

By Abby Crotty | June 25, 2025

According to Nick Price, co-chair of DIF Hospitality & Travel Special Interest Group, the current travel experience is too difficult to manage. Read More