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By PhocusWire September 11, 2026

Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More

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Airbnb's Chesky outlines monetization strategy

By Abby Crotty September 10, 2026

While speaking at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia and Technology Conference, Airbnb CEO and co-founder Brian Chesky discussed margin and growth opportunities. Read More

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Marriott, Spotnana unveil CRS integration

By Julie Sickel - BTN September 10, 2026

The integration gives corporates access to real-time pricing, inventory and detailed property content across Marriott's global portfolio.... Read More

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Navan increases revenue in Q2, acquires BoomPop to boost online meeting capabilities

By Linda Fox September 10, 2026

Navan reported total revenue up 25% to $233 million and gross booking value up 45% to $3 billion in Q2 fiscal year 2027 earnings.... Read More

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The trust economy: How European travelers decide who to believe

By Phocuswright Research September 10, 2026

European travelers aren't rejecting technology; they're getting selective about who earns their trust.... Read More

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Expedia CEO on AI's growing role in travel planning and booking

By Abby Crotty September 9, 2026

During a fireside chat at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia and Technology Conference on Wednesday, Gorin discussed recent AI efforts and future plans for the technology.... Read More

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Meta launches AI agent with travel booking capabilities

The AI agent, Muse, can book travel through an integration with Duffel and directly with airline... Read more

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Ryanair's CMO Dara Brady provides frank take on AI in marketing

Ryanair CMO Dara Brady shared views on AI in marketing and personalization at Phocuswright's TMAI... Read more

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Discussing the latest trends in travel demand and dispersal

Executives from Amadeus, Travalyst, Travelier and Paradores discuss changing traveler preferences and... Read more

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Travel brands continue to chase AI visibility as the landscape shifts

Following reports that Reddit citations have fallen considerably in LLM results, travel companies are... Read more

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CEO Spotlight: Matthijs Welle of Mews

The CEO discusses Mews' acquisition strategy, his dynamic with founder Richard Valtr and the company's... Read more

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Airbnb names Tripadvisor exec Pepijn Rijvers chief business officer

Rijvers succeeds current CBO Dave Stephenson, who has decided to move on after eight years at Airbnb. Read more

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