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Expedia Group expands AI features across Expedia, Hotels.com and Vrbo

By Abby Crotty October 28, 2026

The online travel giant launched approximately 30 new and enhanced features, including expanded natural language search, as part of its fall 2026 product release. Read More

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Airbnb to fund its nonprofit with share of stay revenue

By Cathy Walsh October 28, 2026

The funding model is expected to help Airbnb.org expand its emergency housing programs and provide 1 million nights of free accommodation annually within five years. Read More

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Etraveli Group adds MCP layer to flight content

By Linda Fox October 28, 2026

The launch gives AI agents and developers access to the company’s air content using Claude, ChatGPT or other MCP-compatible platforms.... Read More

News / Online

BWH rebrands to WorldHotels, unifies loyalty programs, boosts digital offering

By Linda Fox October 27, 2026

The franchise hotel group’s website and mobile app have been rebuilt using the Adobe platform, enabling greater personalization and the ability to evolve the digital experience.... Read More

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Flight compensation startup ReFly partners with Investa to raise €10M Series A

By Abby Crotty October 27, 2026

ReFly said the strategic partnership will support its next phase of growth and fundraising strategy.... Read More

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SITA to acquire CAE's Flightscape for $500M

By Cathy Walsh October 26, 2026

The deal will expand SITA’s airline operations software portfolio, helping carriers anticipate disruptions and improve recovery.... Read More

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Amex GBT’s CTO on AI agents, servicing and working with Long Lake

Amex GBT CTO Michael Esquibel said Long Lake is "in it for the long haul" as the pair collaborates on... Read more

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Where are they now? Checking in with the Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2025

We touched base with three members of our 2025 class, Byway, D3X and Faye, asking about their... Read more

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Omio CFO on Rail Europe and what's next for M&A

Jean-Bernard Moens discusses Omio’s acquisition strategy, expansion in APAC and ambitions for... Read more

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European Commission investigating Booking.com's handling of scams, fraud

The regulator said it has opened formal proceedings to determine whether Booking.com may have breached... Read more

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Tour operators question OTA rankings as AI changes travel discovery

Some tours and activities operators are reporting sharp declines in bookings through OTAs, even as... Read more

Opinion / Technology

Return on tokens: Who pays for the free travel agent?

Eugenia Dunaeva, an independent director at TravelAI, argues that the money behind personal AI agents... Read more

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