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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
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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
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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
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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
Startup Stage: Chaty wants to help tour and activity operators manage inbound calls
Interview / Startups
Startup Stage: Chaty wants to help tour and activity operators manage inbound calls
By Abby Crotty | July 20, 2026
The AI-powered phone receptionist offers a flexible pricing model, allowing tour operators to reduce... Read More
BizAway acquires Netherlands-based TMC Uniglobe Alliance Travel
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BizAway acquires Netherlands-based TMC Uniglobe Alliance Travel
By Abby Crotty | July 17, 2026
Uniglobe Alliance Travel has five offices in the Netherlands and will continue to operate under its... Read More
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