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Up next ➡️ The New Age(nts) Trends Series Part 2: Impact on the In-Destination Experience! The latest #GenAI models, capable of real-time voice conversation and using computer vision to understand surroundings, stand to revolutionize how travelers tour neighborhoods and sights of interest, get recommendations and interact with locals. For the many travelers embracing #AI tools, how will the in-destination experience be transformed in the next few years? Secure your seat to join us on April 22: https://bit.ly/4gPEjNv #travelindustry #travelresearch #traveltrends

Up next ➡️ The New Age(nts) Trends Series Part 2: Impact on the In-Destination Experience! The latest #GenAI models, capable of real-time voice conversation and using computer vision to understand surroundings, stand to revolutionize how travelers tour neighborhoods and sights of interest, get recommendations and interact with locals. For the many travelers embracing #AI tools, how will the in-destination experience be transformed in the next few years? Secure your seat to join us on April 22: https://bit.ly/4gPEjNv #travelindustry #travelresearch #traveltrends

Step into the epicenter of travel innovation in the Middle East. Join us in Dubai on April 25 for WiT Phocuswright Middle East — where #Phocuswright’s #research-driven insights meet WiT (Web in Travel)'s digital #travel expertise. We’ll unpack the biggest trends in #tech, #innovation, #distribution and #marketing shaping the region’s travel landscape. 💡 Explore speakers & the full programme now: https://bit.ly/4ihkGz3

In #India, the online #travel market is largely driven by OTAs, which represented 55% of total online gross bookings in 2024, while suppliers' own digital channels made up the remaining 45%. To maintain their competitive edge against supplier-led direct distribution and rival OTAs, these agencies are diligently implementing strategic initiatives. Discover the strategies they're using to stay ahead—and gain more key insights here: https://bit.ly/4jp59Or

I am often asked how big is the Phocuswright team and who is behind the scene... here is the team 😍 , and they will all be in Barcelona in June to welcome you and make sure you make the right connections and leave Barcelona buzzing...Pete Comeau Walter Buschta Linda Fox Mitra Sorrells Charlotte Lamp Davies Madeline List Morgan Hines Coney Dongre Bob Sullivan Kimberly Newbury Kimberly C. Aurélie Krau Lorraine Sileo Grace Flanagan Stevie Daniella Goodman PhocusWire Debbie Cortese h2c GmbH A Bright Approach Belvera Partners Siew Hoon YeohWiT (Web in Travel) Northstar Travel Group Alicia Schmid

🚨 The #Phocuswright Europe 2025 speaker lineup is growing fast! Big names like Marnie Wilking, chief security officer of Booking.com are set to drop game-changing insights on the future of #travel. The #travelindustry will be buzzing this June in Barcelona, Spain. Will YOU be part of the conversation? Secure your seat by Monday, 31 March to save on your ticket! https://bit.ly/3fhRI4g

💥The #Phocuswright Europe program is live! Start exploring the sessions and topics you can't miss this June. Then register. https://lnkd.in/eGhBYUFj

To stay competitive against direct supplier channels and rivals, Indian OTAs are rolling out strategies like personalized #travel offerings, #AI integration, #loyalty programs, expanded partnerships, and outreach to tier-2 and tier-3 cities. Furthermore, an intriguing trend is unfolding in the market: Many OTAs are striving to transform into travel superapps. Learn more in this week's #TravelTrends & Insights article ⤵️ 💡 Subscribe on LinkedIn to get weekly #travelindustry intelligence delivered to you.

The Global #Startup Pitch 2025 is on a mission to uncover the next big thing in #traveltech! A top-tier panel of industry judges will select 16 startups to pitch live on stage at Phocuswright Europe, where the winners will emerge across four global regions 🌍 Who will pitch, impress, and win? Spread the word & submit your entry by 15 April: https://bit.ly/4bbUlzX Powered by WiT (Web in Travel), #Phocuswright & PhocusWire with support from American Express Global Business Travel

Big shifts are coming to how we search, book, experience, and sell travel as #GenAI and #digitalidentity converge. Phocuswright is leading the way with The New Age(nts) — a new series of public online events exploring how GenAI and autonomous agents will reshape the five trends outlined in this report (available to everyone): 🔹 Company operations 🔹 In-destination experiences 🔹 Travel distribution 🔹 Travel marketing 🔹 Convergence of GenAI With Digital Identity Explore the insights in this free report & online event series: https://bit.ly/4i4OPkR