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Why OTA share of experiences is so low Douglas Quinby, the co-founder and CEO of Arival, shares some truth about sizing the global travel experiences sector.

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Latest News Almosafer adds AI travel planning with ChatGPT app Almosafer joins the list of travel brands that have launched ChatGPT apps as it continues its AI efforts. Read More PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: Nuitée, Navan, Expedia Group and more... Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More The trust gap in agentic commerce and AI booking Payments architecture is evolving as AI giants, travel brands seek to enable AI-powered booking. Read More Report: How AI and automation are revolutionizing the short-term rental industry Explore how AI and automation are helping short-term rental operators improve efficiency, strengthen distribution and manage tax and regulatory complexi Read More

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Trending Stories Grab launches AI-powered travel tools Grab announced 13 AI experiences, with four meant to improve the end-to-end travel journey.  Read More Staynex Group acquires Sleap.io, adding booking tech and European reach The deal adds Sleap’s hotel booking platform to the company’s offering ahead of planned token launch.  Read More FCM's AI strategy is about guardrails, trust in corporate travel FCM's John Morhous shares how the travel management company is using AI internally as well as for its corporate travel customers.  Read More

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PhocusWire's APAC Month in review APAC travel trends pt. 1 APAC travel trends pt. 2 APAC startup funding tightens as market matures Fliggy launches "flyai" travel skill for AI agent workflows Winning in attractions: Innovation, personalization, etc. CEO Spotlight: Caecilia Chu of YouTrip Indonesia’s online travel market eyes $17B future Ten structural shifts redefining Asia Pacific travel

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