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How brands are using interactive video to sell travel seamlessly

By Morgan Hines | May 29, 2024

With interactive video, technology brands are taking the capability further - making booking more seamless for travelers - and marketing more effective for brands. Read More

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Why trip-planning startups struggle, even as consumers call for an easier way

By D.J. Catron | April 30, 2024

An Accenture survey found consumers feel less confident about booking a hotel than buying a car, and booking a flight was nearly as nerve-wracking as getting a mortgage. Read More

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Hotels’ digital revenue hits record high, report shows

By Arvindh Yuvaraj - WebinTravel | April 26, 2024

The D-Edge report, drawing from the data of almost 5,000 independent hotels and small hotel groups across Europe and Asia, reveals a sharp increase in digital revenue for hotels. 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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Airlines have jacked up the cost of reward travel since 2019

By Robert Silk | April 5, 2024

A new analysis from consulting firm IdeaWorks shows the cost of reward travel at U.S. airlines has jumped sharply since 2019, eroding the value of frequent-flyer points. Read More

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New iSeatz report finds challenges for travel in membership group loyalty programs

By D.J. Catron | March 15, 2024

While most membership organizations offer travel perks in their loyalty programs, few members use the service when booking travel, the report found. Read More

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Turbulence ahead: Aviation leaders brace for elevated flight disruptions

By Derek Catron | February 6, 2024

Flight disruptions are 300% above historical norms, and aviation leaders expect those levels to remain elevated, a new study from Amadeus finds. Read More

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Trip.com Group creates travel app for Apple Vision Pro

By Morgan Hines | February 5, 2024

Trip.com Group's Trip.Vision app is intended to bring realistic destination experiences to users at home - enabling them to to virtually explore places including Antarctica, the Maldives, Mount Everest... Read More

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Phocuswright’s 2024 guide to travel innovation and tech

By Phocuswright Research | February 5, 2024

The Phocuswright report from a team of researchers looks at the most significant innovation trends in travel technology and distribution for 2024 and beyond. Read More

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International bookings rose in ’23 even as hotel rooms got costlier

By Derek Catron | January 29, 2024

The SiteMinder trends report for 2023 was based on 115 million hotel bookings. Booking.com remained the most popular booking channel. Read More

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Short-term rentals had up and down year, AirDNA report finds

By Derek Catron | January 25, 2024

Growth in supply outpaced demand, yet the sector saw a record $64 billion in revenues amid high-profile regulatory action. Read More

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Seeking sustainable options when travelers aren’t as green as they say

By Derek Catron | January 18, 2024

New research from Phocuswright shows that while travelers may talk about supporting sustainability, their behavior demonstrates something else. Some wonder if more government incentives or regulations... Read More

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Younger travelers boost importance of sustainability, new research shows

By Derek Catron | January 16, 2024

Research from the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance finds a growing market opportunity for sustainable travel that’s likely to accelerate. Read More

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Key trends in consumer preferences and booking behaviors for travel

By PhocusWire | January 11, 2024

Expedia Group's "Path to Purchase" report identified trends and opportunities for brands to reach travelers during the inspiration, research, planning and booking phases of their trip. Read More

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The best of Phocuswright research from 2023

By PhocusWire | December 22, 2023

Phocuswright produces a broad range of research and analysis throughout the year on travel, tourism and hospitality. Catch up on the data, trends and forecasting that you missed from 2023. Read More

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