Join @Allianz Partners' Ashley MacLaughlin and Domenic Millen as they explore the powerful connection between #travelprotection and customer loyalty. This insightful session will demonstrate how Allianz Travel Insurance solutions can help travel companies enhance customer satisfaction and drive retention. Through compelling case studies ranging from major international assistance and medical repatriation interventions to small but meaningful moments of customer delight, learn practical strategies to transform insurance from a mere add-on to a loyalty-building tool. Discover how Allianz Partners approaches traveler protection and how it can differentiate your business and create lasting customer relationships in today's competitive travel marketplace. Go to #Phocuswire now to register for the December 9th webinar. #travelnews #traveltech #travelindustry #businessintelligence #travelpayments #traveltechnews

🔥 #PhocusWire presents the Hot 25 #Travel #Startups for 2026—our annual list of new companies in #travel, #hospitality and #tourism. Founders share their company’s mission, 2026 goals and the lessons that shaped their journey. Meet the Class of 2026! bit.ly/3WNagyE

During its third-quarter earnings call, @ExpediaGroup detailed priorities for its OpenAI partnership and its plans for #artificialintelligence (#AI) moving forward. #ExpediaGroup reported an 11% increase in booked room nights in Q3 2025, attributed to “the fastest #US growth in three years” as well as ongoing international strength. Learn more in #PhocusWire's recent article by Abby Crotty: bit.ly/4hNpLjD

At WiT Singapore last month, two of India’s most iconic #travel founders, Deep Kalra of MakeMyTrip and Aloke Bajpai of ixigo, reflected on their journeys, rivalries and hopes for the next 20 years of #travel. Their dialogue captured not just how far #India has come but how much further it can go. If Bollywood were to make a movie about India’s online travel story, what would it be called? At #WiT #Singapore, the audience chose: “Two IPOs and a Billion Travelers.” Fitting, really, because when Kalra and Bajpai share a stage, you’re watching the original blockbuster and its spiritual sequel. One ignited the movement that took travel online in India; the other turned that spark into a second wave of #innovation: scrappy, product-driven and built for Bharat. Read the full discussion on #PhocusWire now: bit.ly/49ot66L

Sabre Corporation has reported revenue of $715 million in the third quarter, representing a year-over-year increase of 3%. "Our third quarter results reflect solid execution and improving momentum across our business," said Kurt Ekert, president and CEO of #Sabre. "We delivered positive growth in quarterly air distribution bookings driven by strong growth in September. This resulted in year-on-year growth in both revenue and Adjusted EBITDA. In what has been a dynamic year, recent optimistic commentary from the broader #travelindustry provides us confidence that we are well positioned as we head into next year." Learn more in #PhocusWire's recent article by Linda Fox: bit.ly/43diH9X

As Airbnb continues its mission to expand past stays, its efforts are gaining traction, even attracting users who haven’t booked on the platform before. Months after it launched services and relaunched experiences, the company said in the third quarter, nearly half of experiences bookings were not connected to #Airbnb accommodations bookings. “We think this is bringing a new audience to Airbnb,” Chesky said. “We also think that this is bringing people back to Airbnb, even if they aren't intending to book a home. And we think that services and experiences could eventually pull people to ... also add an Airbnb home to their reservation.” Dive deeper into the details in #PhocusWire’s recent article Morgan Hines: bit.ly/4owJJBQ

Tripadvisor has confirmed its plan to restructure to focus on experiences with a reduction in the company's global workforce. The company said it expects $85 million in annualized cost savings as a result of the “realignment,” with the majority expected to be realized in 2026. The company is pivoting from its roots as a reviews and guidance site toward the fast-growing in-destination experiences sector, in what CEO Matt Goldberg calls a “fundamental shift.” Learn more on #PhocusWire now: bit.ly/4oUjhSn

Amadeus reported group #revenue of €1.6 billion for the third quarter of 2025, up 6.4% compared to €1.5 billion year over year. “Amadeus saw revenue growth acceleration and margin expansion in the quarter. Our market relevance grew as we signed new customers across our businesses, including for our central reservation system in hospitality,” said Luis Maroto, president and CEO of #Amadeus. Get the full scoop in #PhocusWire's latest article: bit.ly/4hWh0ny #traveltechnews #traveltech #travel #travelindustry #hotel #airline #finance #travelbooking

As Airbnb continues its mission to expand past stays, its efforts are gaining traction, even attracting users who haven’t booked on the platform before. Months after it launched services and relaunched experiences, the company said in the third quarter, nearly half of experiences bookings were not connected to #Airbnb accommodations bookings. “We think this is bringing a new audience to Airbnb,” Chesky said. “We also think that this is bringing people back to Airbnb, even if they aren't intending to book a home. And we think that services and experiences could eventually pull people to ... also add an Airbnb home to their reservation.” Dive deeper into the details in #PhocusWire’s recent article Morgan Hines: bit.ly/4owJJBQ

Many #travel companies are taking the leap with #MCP. MCP is essentially a layer that sits between the large language models (LLMs) that power #AI agents and #data sources and tools elsewhere on the internet, acting as a standard translator between them. The protocol was announced by Anthropic, the company behind the Claude AI ecosystem MCP in November 2024, calling it a “standard for connecting AI assistants to the systems where data lives, including content repositories, business tools and development environments.” Learn more on #PhocusWire now: bit.ly/43dgyuV

During its third-quarter earnings call, @ExpediaGroup detailed priorities for its OpenAI partnership and its plans for #artificialintelligence (#AI) moving forward. #ExpediaGroup reported an 11% increase in booked room nights in Q3 2025, attributed to “the fastest #US growth in three years” as well as ongoing international strength. Learn more in #PhocusWire's recent article by Abby Crotty: bit.ly/4hNpLjD

At WiT Singapore last month, two of India’s most iconic #travel founders, Deep Kalra of MakeMyTrip and Aloke Bajpai of ixigo, reflected on their journeys, rivalries and hopes for the next 20 years of #travel. Their dialogue captured not just how far #India has come but how much further it can go. If Bollywood were to make a movie about India’s online travel story, what would it be called? At #WiT #Singapore, the audience chose: “Two IPOs and a Billion Travelers.” Fitting, really, because when Kalra and Bajpai share a stage, you’re watching the original blockbuster and its spiritual sequel. One ignited the movement that took travel online in India; the other turned that spark into a second wave of #innovation: scrappy, product-driven and built for Bharat. Read the full discussion on #PhocusWire now: bit.ly/49ot66L

Tripadvisor has confirmed its plan to restructure to focus on experiences with a reduction in the company's global workforce. The company said it expects $85 million in annualized cost savings as a result of the “realignment,” with the majority expected to be realized in 2026. The company is pivoting from its roots as a reviews and guidance site toward the fast-growing in-destination experiences sector, in what CEO Matt Goldberg calls a “fundamental shift.” Learn more on #PhocusWire now: bit.ly/4oUjhSn

Amid #macroeconomic pressures, rising costs and a decline in #internationaltravel, the #hotelmanagement sector is cutting spending in some areas, but technology investment is viewed as a crucial strategy to maximize profitability in the years to come. In fact, hotel operators and investors see technology as a potential solution to current economic challenges. @avalara, a leader in #tax and compliance automation, is applying agentic #AI to streamline the compliance lifecycle for hotels. The Avalara Agentic Tax and Compliance Platform automates end-to-end occupancy tax workflows, from rate calculation and reporting to filing and remittance, while integrating seamlessly with existing hotel and accounting systems. Check out #Phocuswire's latest article to learn how Avalara’s AI solutions are transforming compliance automation for hotels. bit.ly/4nAPdKj #travelnews #traveltech #travelindustry #businessintelligence #travelpayments #traveltechnews #AIsolutions #complianceautomation

Sabre Corporation has reported revenue of $715 million in the third quarter, representing a year-over-year increase of 3%. "Our third quarter results reflect solid execution and improving momentum across our business," said Kurt Ekert, president and CEO of #Sabre. "We delivered positive growth in quarterly air distribution bookings driven by strong growth in September. This resulted in year-on-year growth in both revenue and Adjusted EBITDA. In what has been a dynamic year, recent optimistic commentary from the broader #travelindustry provides us confidence that we are well positioned as we head into next year." Learn more in #PhocusWire's recent article by Linda Fox: bit.ly/43diH9X

Amid #macroeconomic pressures, rising costs and a decline in #internationaltravel, the #hotelmanagement sector is cutting spending in some areas, but technology investment is viewed as a crucial strategy to maximize profitability in the years to come. In fact, hotel operators and investors see technology as a potential solution to current economic challenges. @avalara, a leader in #tax and compliance automation, is applying agentic #AI to streamline the compliance lifecycle for hotels. The Avalara Agentic Tax and Compliance Platform automates end-to-end occupancy tax workflows, from rate calculation and reporting to filing and remittance, while integrating seamlessly with existing hotel and accounting systems. Check out #Phocuswire's latest article to learn how Avalara’s AI solutions are transforming compliance automation for hotels. bit.ly/4nAPdKj #travelnews #traveltech #travelindustry #businessintelligence #travelpayments #traveltechnews #AIsolutions #complianceautomation

Many #travel companies are taking the leap with #MCP. MCP is essentially a layer that sits between the large language models (LLMs) that power #AI agents and #data sources and tools elsewhere on the internet, acting as a standard translator between them. The protocol was announced by Anthropic, the company behind the Claude AI ecosystem MCP in November 2024, calling it a “standard for connecting AI assistants to the systems where data lives, including content repositories, business tools and development environments.” Learn more on #PhocusWire now: bit.ly/43dgyuV

When exploring digital advertising, how people watch, listen, read and shop online has become more fluid in recent years, with ongoing channel fragmentation. Fortunately, no matter how niche customers’ interests, there are ways to adapt to changing tastes and behaviors. With smarter tools and data-driven insights, businesses stand to develop advertising strategies that deliver results. As an example of how businesses can shape connections, @AmazonAds DSP (demand-side platform) allows brands to programmatically buy ads to reach new and existing audiences, wherever they spend time. #Phocuswire's latest article explains how #Amazon Ads solutions and insights-driven tools help travel companies across all sectors connect with customers no matter where they are. Whether they're watching, listening, reading or shopping, they will be ready for the moment that inspiration strikes. #travelnews #traveltech #travelindustry #businessintelligence #travelpayments #traveltechnews #digitaladvertising bit.ly/473EdQS

When exploring digital advertising, how people watch, listen, read and shop online has become more fluid in recent years, with ongoing channel fragmentation. Fortunately, no matter how niche customers’ interests, there are ways to adapt to changing tastes and behaviors. With smarter tools and data-driven insights, businesses stand to develop advertising strategies that deliver results. As an example of how businesses can shape connections, @AmazonAds DSP (demand-side platform) allows brands to programmatically buy ads to reach new and existing audiences, wherever they spend time. #Phocuswire's latest article explains how #Amazon Ads solutions and insights-driven tools help travel companies across all sectors connect with customers no matter where they are. Whether they're watching, listening, reading or shopping, they will be ready for the moment that inspiration strikes. #travelnews #traveltech #travelindustry #businessintelligence #travelpayments #traveltechnews #digitaladvertising bit.ly/473EdQS

It's high tide in the #cruise market. Customer demand is strong, the industry is resilient and cruise companies are quickly responding to customers' desire to #travel differently, experience more and live better. In this exclusive report from #PhocusWire and @AllianzAssistUS, discover how shifting traveler expectations, rising demand and new risk factors are reshaping the #cruiseindustry. Read the full report now on Phocuswire, bit.ly/47y0a9w. #travelnews #traveltech #travelindustry #businessintelligence #travelpayments #traveltechnews #AI