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HBX Group CEO Nicolas Huss to retire

By Abby Crotty July 29, 2026

In a separate announcement, the company issued a trading update for the third quarter of 2026. Read More

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Busbud sets up parent company, adds travel veterans to board

By Linda Fox July 29, 2026

The formation of Terra Mobility combines consumer ground transport booking platforms Busbud, Buson and Recorrido with an ground travel operating system called TerraOS. Read More

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U.S. tech-first travel brands pay engineers up to 35% more than hospitality groups

By Morgan Hines July 28, 2026

Travel Tech Talent pointed to the 2026 U.S. Department of Labor filings, which show a discrepancy between equivalent software development roles.... Read More

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Kayak for Business adds 3 AI capabilities

By Abby Crotty July 28, 2026

The capabilities, including trip building and trip support tools and an agent-to-agent connector, launch July 31.... Read More

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AI hits its stride: 5 takeaways for travel leaders

By Phocuswright Research July 28, 2026

More than half of U.S. travelers have now used AI to plan, book or navigate a trip, and expectations are climbing just as fast. ... Read More

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Trip.com Group hit with $763M penalty from Chinese regulators

By Morgan Hines July 27, 2026

China’s State Administration for Market Regulation found that Trip.com Group violated anti-monopoly laws.... Read More

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The travel startup funding deals and acquisitions that stood out in Q2

The appetite for travel startup funding was limited in Q2, with more activity in mergers and... Read more

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Hospitality executives on foundations before AI, industry readiness

Executives from Cendyn HomeToGo and Penta Hotels discussed the impact of AI on hospitality marketing... Read more

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Digital IDs in air travel move beyond government tests at the last mile

The technical foundations for seamless travel are largely in place, and focus is shifting toward... Read more

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AI's success in travel hinges on human involvement

Behavioral science plays into how travelers and travel company teams take to AI, and a human touch is... Read more

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Outdoor experiences specialist Checkyeti acquires Manawa

The companies said the acquisition marks a step toward consolidation in Europe's fragmented outdoor... Read more

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