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Is India’s travel sector on the verge of a boom?

By Morgan Hines | January 15, 2025

Some claim India’s trajectory looks similar to China’s path a dozen or so years ago in terms of discretionary spending. Read More

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Using tech to improve claims processing, servicing in travel insurance

By PhocusWire | December 13, 2024

And as the industry grows, so does demand for travel insurance, according to Robert Gallagher, chief operating officer and head of the Americas at Travel Guard, the portfolio of travel insurance and... Read More

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Phocuswright turns 30: Industry veterans look back and ahead

By Morgan Hines | December 11, 2024

Much of how we search, book and experience travel has changed since Phocuswright was founded in 1994, and three industry veterans reflect on that evolution and offer ideas on what's to come. Read More

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How continuous improvement in travel insurance services creates loyalty and peace-of-mind

By PhocusWire | December 4, 2024

Allianz Partners general manager for the USA, Emily Hartman, discusses how the company uses the latest technology and a focus on the customer to give travelers support and assistance when they need it. Read More

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Is the travel industry ready for its technology “leapfrog” moment?

By Matthew Parsons | November 6, 2024

New players entering travel and tourism are looking to benefit from technology platforms borne out of recent digital acceleration and platforms that have been further enhanced by recent developments in... Read More

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Hotel direct booking rates stabilize with mobile gaining share, report says

By Morgan Hines | October 23, 2024

A new report from H2c includes responses from 88 small, medium and large hotel chains representing 3,885 hotels and 578,653 rooms. Read More

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In the wake of CrowdStrike, how tech can shape travel crisis planning

By Morgan Hines | July 26, 2024

On the heels of last week’s CrowdStrike outage, the question of how to manage mass delays and cancellations along with what crisis management’s future may look like is only more critical. Read More

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How business travel is adapting to shifting landscapes

By D.J. Catron | July 16, 2024

Executives from BCD Travel and Cornerstone Information System discuss how consolidation, sustainability and a post-COVID rebound are shaping business travel. Read More

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The tech innovations and trends shaping travel in 2024

By D.J. Catron | July 15, 2024

Generative artificial intelligence still dominates the headlines and conference discussions, but it’s not the only travel-related technology influencing business operations today — or likely to affect... Read More

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Innovating beyond insurance to holistic, peace-of-mind services for travelers

By PhocusWire | May 13, 2024

Allianz Partners' Joe Mason discusses the company's newest innovation, Allyz, and how it can serve as a "constant companion" to each tension for travelers. Read More

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Chinese travelers increasingly using apps, social media for trip planning, led by Gen Z women

By D.J. Catron | April 11, 2024

China Trading Desk’s quarterly Travel Sentiment Survey finds Chinese travelers are increasingly using travel applications like CTrip and Qunar and social media sites like Xiaohongshu and Douyin,... Read More

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Why the Olympics, Taylor Swift mean more to STRs than just a revenue boost

By D.J. Catron | March 7, 2024

As short-term rentals grapple with new regulations, major events and tourist preferences may help solidify their place in the travel industry. Read More

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Google sunsets two ad products designed to help hotels during COVID

By Mitra Sorrells | February 6, 2024

Google said the products are being eliminated in part because they rely on third-party cookies, which will be phased out later this year, and also because usage has declined as travel volumes have... Read More