Swifties spike Airbnb prices. STB re-engages Traveloka. Penny for her...
Airbnb hosts pull a Swiftie Pop icon Taylor Swift’s appearances in Melbourne and Sydney in coming days have seen hotels in the two cities booked out – even with room rates going through the roof –...
View ArticleGlobal Startup Pitch returns with new format
The Global Startup Pitch, by WiT, Phocuswright and PhocusWire, is back for the third year running in its quest to unearth the brightest stars on the gleaming edge of travel tech. Welcoming both travel...
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The Symphony of Humans and Machines: A travel CTO’s balancing act
At the Phocuwright WiT Middle East summit in Dubai, held May 3, 2024, a panel of four senior CTOs discussed the critical issue of AI’s interface to humans. Timothy O’Neil-Dunne provides this summary....
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Seven steps to move destinations away from overtourism
Overtourism is a key issue for sustainable destination management. Dealing with the problem starts in measuring seven key dimensions, that according to Mabrian and Phocuswright, contribute decisively...
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Letter from Barcelona: Of prohibited works and the art of balancing local...
The day before I arrived in Barcelona, apparently thousands of Spanish had taken to the streets in the city as well as in the islands to protest against mass tourism and overcrowding. Reports said that...
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Meet the 10 winners of the 2024 Global Startup Pitch
Ten winners have emerged in the Finals of the 2024 Global Startup Pitch, by WiT and Phocuswright, which was held today. In the four-hour virtual Finals, which started with the Asia Pacific, went onto...
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Spotnana x Cleartrip take flight. PKFARE unlocks 38k hotels. Southeast Asia...
Spotnana and Cleartrip partnership takes off in India Spotnana has partnered with Cleartrip to expand its travel content offerings in India, giving customers direct access to low-cost carriers such as...
View ArticleWiT & Phocuswright return to Middle East to unlock promise of a growth region
There is no doubt that the Middle East is a region on the rise, buoyed by the investments being made in Saudi Arabia as it strives to meet its target of 150 million tourists by 2030. Phocuswright’s...
View ArticleThe Next 20: What will shape travel’s new era?
Global Travel Tech Thinktank identifies trust among 3 key battlegrounds – here’s a summary If the past 20 years were about putting travel online, the next 20 will be about rebuilding travel entirely —...
View ArticleCalling all travel startups: Global Startup Pitch returns in 2026
Grand Finals to be held at Phocuswright Europe in Barcelona Travel startups from across the world will have the opportunity to expose themselves to the global market once again when the Global Startup...
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