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The Access Group to pick up hospitality recruitment platform Talent Funnel
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Travel companies are exploring how AI agents can support internal workflows and operational tasks, while setting limits on autonomy for customer-facing tools.
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AI reshapes luxury travel—but human expertise remains essential
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AI is reshaping luxury travel through behind-the-scenes efficiency and personalization, but human expertise and high-touch service remain central.
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Nathan Blecharczyk, Airbnb co-founder and chief strategy officer, sat down with Phocuswright's Mitra Sorrells at ITB Berlin to discuss the next era of travel.
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AI-driven pricing and operations deliver measurable hotel gains
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March 5, 2026
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Mews, Sojern, Shiji and more travel and tourism news from ITB Berlin 2026
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March 4, 2026
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Hotel software: An unlikely winner in the AI reset
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