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Why the looming AI-induced channel explosion could be a win for independents Boom founder and CEO Shahar Goldboim shares his thoughts on the rise of agentic AI and how it might benefit independent vacation-rental operators.

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Latest News TravelPerk rebrands to 'Perk,' aims to eliminate non-core work for employees The corporate travel management platform will now just be known as "Perk" and establish headquarters in London and Boston. Read More Juniper Group adds Inspiretec in latest travel tech acquisition So far this year, Juniper Group has also acquired InteRES, RezMagic and BMF. Read More Rapid Fire with Kristie Goshow, formerly of Peregrine Hospitality As we approach The Phocuswright Conference in San Diego, PhocusWire is highlighting a number of conference speakers in a series of Q&As. Read More Where are they now? Revisiting the Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2025 We're revisiting the Hot 25 Travel Startups roster for 2025, which includes several up-and-coming players in the travel tech space. Read More Destination Different: How Gen Z is rewriting the travel playbook The travel and hospitality industry is rapidly evolving, and Gen Z is quickly reshaping what the online travel journey looks like.  Read More

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Trending Stories The AI-native edge: What travel can learn from AI-driven companies  Travel companies can get a preview of Phocuswright's report "The AI-Native Edge: Travel Startups 2025."  Read More Startup Stage: AnotherTrip aims to convert travel content into bookings AnotherTrip works as a "bridge from inspiration to destination," converting travel content into bookable experience maps.  Read More 2 ground transportation companies secure millions in funding India-based IntrCity SmartBus and Amsterdam-based Dott have both raised significant funding in October.  Read More Middle East travel: Shaping the future through growth and innovation The Middle East's travel transformation offers both a blueprint and a warning, according to Phocuswright analyst Shadi Kaddoura.  Read More Anchored in assurance: The revenue, loyalty and guest experience case for travel insurance partnerships Explore how cruise lines use tailored travel protection to enhance customer confidence, loyalty and revenue in a booming market.  Read More

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