Spain slaps Airbnb with €64 million fine
Spain is fining Airbnb €64 million for advertising unlicensed short-term rentals, the Spanish ministry of consumer affairs announced on Monday. The fee…
Tripadvisor, Expedia, Booking, Eu Travel Tech endorse EU online rating code
Travel industry players including Tripadvisor, Expedia Group, Booking.com and Eu Travel Tech, the body representing EU travel technology…
United States airlines look to steady the skies in 2025
Phocuswright Research’s latest United States-focused report, U.S. Airlines: Market Essentials, reveals a travel segment facing serious headwinds. With consumer…
U.K. travel market sees mobile acceleration, shifting infrastructure landscape
The United Kingdom travel market reached £53.5 billion in gross bookings in 2024, up 7% from the previous…
Spain 2025: Where record-breaking demand meets new competition
Spain’s tourism industry shattered records again in 2024, claiming its spot as the world’s second-most-visited country and fueling…
Rapid Fire with Björn Bender of Rail Europe
As we count down to Phocuswright Europe, taking place in Barcelona from June 10 through June 12, PhocusWire…
Lyft enters Europe with €175M acquisition of ride-hailing provider FreeNow
Ride-hailing platform Lyft will establish its presence in Europe by acquiring Germany-based mobility provider FreeNow for €175 million. The deal…