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Barry Diller returns after 20 years! Hear what he says at The #Phocuswright Conference 2025

Barry Diller is one of business’s most candid and visionary strategists. Two decades after his last Phocuswright appearance, the chairman and senior executive of IAC and Expedia Group returns to the stage at a moment of massive transformation for travel and media alike. In this candid conversation, Diller shares his unfiltered take on where travel is headed, how technology is changing the game and the bold moves needed to stay ahead when the playbook is being rewritten in real time.

1 min

Social Search, Viral Inspiration with Reddit, TikTok, YouTube – The Phocuswright Conference 2025

Travel discovery has moved far beyond OTAs and metasearch. Platforms like YouTube, TikTok and Reddit are shaping how new generations dream, research and even book their trips—compressing the path from inspiration to transaction. With hotel booking pilots rolling out on TikTok and creator-driven content dictating destination demand, the rules of engagement are shifting fast. Join our panelists from three of the biggest players as they unpack how social platforms are rewriting the playbook—and what travel sellers must do to win the next wave of travelers.

5 min

U.S. Companies with Strategic Business Travel Management Can Outperform Peers by Up to 30% in Revenue, According to New GBTA and ASTA Business Travel ROI Study

U.S. companies that take a strategic, well-governed approach to their business travel programs can achieve up to 30% higher revenue than their peers, according to a new return on investment (ROI) benchmarking study released today by the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) and the American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA).

7 min

A New Analytic for Hotel Restaurant Real Estate: Transitioning Square Footage into Signature Experiences

Hotel food and beverage isn’t simply a service line—it’s the second-largest revenue engine in the building (1) and, increasingly, the brand’s cultural calling card.

3 min

European destinations endorse Reykjavík declaration to put communities at the heart of Europe’s tourism future

The European Travel Commission (ETC) has today presented the Reykjavík Declaration “Tourism for Europe, Europe for Tourism”, a joint commitment by its 35 member national tourism organisations to place communities and residents at the heart of Europe’s tourism future. Signed during ETC’s 110th General Meeting in Iceland, the declaration outlines a shared vision for tourism that enriches local life, regenerates destinations, and safeguards Europe’s cultural and natural heritage.

3 min

Canada hotels report highest ADR, RevPAR growth of 2025

Canada’s hotel industry reported its highest 2025 monthly growth rates in average daily rate (ADR) and revenue per available room (RevPAR), according to October 2025 data from CoStar, a leading global provider of commercial real estate information, analytics, and online property marketplaces.

2 min

UN Tourism Supports Members in Asia and Pacific in Data-Focused Capacity Building

UN Tourism has further strengthened the capacity of its Members across Asia and the Pacific to produce reliable, integrated, and policy-relevant tourism data.

5 min

NOW OPEN: Welcome to Four Seasons Resort and Residences Puerto Rico, Where Nature, Luxury and Culture Thrive

Set within and surrounded by three nature reserves along two miles (3.2 kilometres) of pristine, palm tree-lined beach, the newly refurbished Four Seasons Resort and Residences Puerto Rico is now open with an enhanced program of experiences that connect guests with the natural beauty and culture of the island.

2 min

Kohler, Wisconsin Resort Announces Expansion of Inn on Woodlake Hotel Including Guest Rooms and Addition of New Bucks & Birdies Entertainment Center

To elevate the guest experience and provide additional room capacity and recreation for both visitors and local residents, the Kohler, Wisconsin luxury resort is proceeding with a significant renovation and expansion to the Inn on Woodlake Hotel. The project will include the addition of 66 new guest rooms as well as an immersive social hub, Bucks & Birdies Entertainment Center.

3 min

Orient Express and Chantiers de l’Atlantique celebrate a defining moment in the story of Orient Express Sailing Yachts: the keel laying of Orient Express Olympian, the brand’s second sailing yacht

The first block of Orient Express Olympian, the second sailing yacht of Orient Express Sailing Yachts, part of Accor Group, was laid down today at Chantiers de l’Atlantique.

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