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Opinion / Technology

The architecture of truth: Why ‘AI SEO’ for hotels is snake oil

By Fred Bean - HotelPORT | June 29, 2026

Fred Bean, founder and CEO of HotelPORT, argues that AI search rewards data accuracy and... Read More

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TravelTech Show, Business Travel Show Europe name 2026 innovation award winners

By Cathy Walsh | June 26, 2026

Arcube, ImpersonAlly, Acai and Nowadays were recognized in separate competitions for travel technology... Read More

News / Finance

Chaty AI raises $1.15 million seed round to expand AI assistant for travel experiences

By Cathy Walsh | June 24, 2026

The Australia-based startup plans to accelerate development of its conversational AI platform, which... Read More

News / Online

Klook’s Wilfred Fan on using social to spread travel

By WiT | June 24, 2026

Klook's chief commercial officer discusses using creator content and booking data to disperse tourism,... Read More

Opinion / Technology

Why AI pricing still fails hotels—and what needs to change

By Tong Yin - InsightBridge Global | June 24, 2026

Tong Yin, founder and CEO of InsightBridge Global, argues that most hotel revenue management systems... Read More

News / Technology

Travel's next operating system won't be built on search

By Cathy Walsh | June 24, 2026

At Phocuswright Europe 2026, OAG CEO Filip Filipov explored how AI agents could transform the traveler... Read More

News / Technology

Business travel buyers look to AI for help managing disruption

By Cathy Walsh | June 23, 2026

Separate surveys from Business Travel Show Europe and TravelTech Show highlight growing investment in... Read More

Interview / Startups

Startup Stage: HostProfit.ai targets STR intelligence layer

By Cathy Walsh | June 22, 2026

The startup combines pricing, listing analysis, distribution and AI visibility insights to help... Read More

News / Finance

Navan acquires Brazilian TMC Smartrips

By Cathy Walsh | June 18, 2026

The deal gives Navan a deeper presence in Brazil and advances its strategy of expanding... Read More

News / Finance

RealTime Reservation acquires STAY, targeting end-to-end guest experience

By Cathy Walsh | June 17, 2026

The deal brings together pre-arrival commerce and in-stay engagement capabilities as hotels look to... Read More

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