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The Access Group to pick up hospitality recruitment platform Talent Funnel
News / Technology
The Access Group to pick up hospitality recruitment platform Talent Funnel
By Abby Crotty | July 30, 2026
Talent Funnel will join the Access Group's hospitality technology division and become part of its... Read More
BCD Travel invests in corporate travel AI platform Amgine
News / Finance
BCD Travel invests in corporate travel AI platform Amgine
By Abby Crotty | July 30, 2026
The investment expands an existing partnership between BCD and Amgine confirmed in July 2025.... Read More
CEO Spotlight: Filip Filipov of OAG
News / Technology
CEO Spotlight: Filip Filipov of OAG
By Abby Crotty | July 30, 2026
Filip Filipov reflected on his first six months as CEO of OAG during an interview at Phocuswright... Read More
HBX Group CEO Nicolas Huss to retire
News / Online
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
Kayak for Business adds 3 AI capabilities
News / Technology
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,... Read More
TravelAI acquires Sonder brand, relaunches Sonder.com
News / Online
TravelAI acquires Sonder brand, relaunches Sonder.com
By Abby Crotty | July 27, 2026
Last November, Sonder announced a wind down of operations and filed for bankruptcy after Marriott... Read More
Startup Stage: Waltru wants to replace generic travel itineraries
Interview / Startups
Startup Stage: Waltru wants to replace generic travel itineraries
By Abby Crotty | July 27, 2026
The app is in beta in Barcelona, with plans to expand to Madrid, London, Rome and Paris.... Read More
Visiting Media, HotelPORT partner to help hotels improve content across digital channels
News / Online
Visiting Media, HotelPORT partner to help hotels improve content across digital channels
By Abby Crotty | July 23, 2026
The companies plan to audit OTA listings, brand websites, event content and immersive experiences to... Read More
Outdoor experiences specialist Checkyeti acquires Manawa
News / Online
Outdoor experiences specialist Checkyeti acquires Manawa
By Abby Crotty | July 21, 2026
The companies said the acquisition marks a step toward consolidation in Europe's fragmented outdoor... Read More
Research suggests tours are the most prepared for AI search
News / Technology
Research suggests tours are the most prepared for AI search
By Abby Crotty | July 21, 2026
An audit performed by Obvlo found that only 23 out of 100 travel brands were AI ready.... Read More
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Amadeus adjusts 2026 guidance, air distribution hit by Middle East conflict
July 31, 2026
Amadeus adjusts 2026 guidance, air distribution hit by Middle East conflict
Amadeus reported a booking evolution decrease of 7.6% in Q2 2026 because of the conflict in the Middle... Read More