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CEO Spotlight: Andrés Spitzer of Civitatis Six months into the role, Andrés Spitzer, CEO of Civitatis, discussed growth for the tours and activities company, the impact of AI and what he brings as a leader.

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Recent Phocuswright Research U.S. Hotel and Lodging 2026: Slow growth, a stable split and AI waiting at the door OTAs lead, AI rises and travelers research less: New findings from three key European markets Germany sets a travel spending record—sustaining it won’t be simple US car rental growth remains muted amid new pressures Japan inbound boom becomes policy priority U.K. travel distribution has reached equilibrium. Will it stay that way? Wellness tourism hits $894B, with more growth ahead Spain’s surge signals a structural shift in global travel demand

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