Cathy Walsh News

Intrepid Travel acquires Altaï Group to grow in France and the Americas
News / Online
Intrepid Travel acquires Altaï Group to grow in France and the Americas
By Cathy Walsh | April 21, 2026
The deal expands the company’s reach in Western Europe and strengthens operations in Canada and Chile.... Read More
SAA’s Tebogo Tsimane: On survival, looking east and fixing tech in small steps
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SAA’s Tebogo Tsimane: On survival, looking east and fixing tech in small steps
By WIT | April 21, 2026
South African Airways’ chief commercial officer discusses the Middle East crisis, rebuilding from... Read More
The AI cost trap: Why travel's big bet is getting expensive
News / Technology
The AI cost trap: Why travel's big bet is getting expensive
By Matthew Parsons | April 21, 2026
AI can improve efficiency in travel, but rising costs are complicating the value equation.... Read More
Fliggy launches FlyAI developer platform for AI-powered travel applications
News / Technology
Fliggy launches FlyAI developer platform for AI-powered travel applications
By Cathy Walsh | April 20, 2026
The platform gives developers access to live travel data and a way to earn commissions from AI-driven... Read More
Startup Stage: First Wave AI automates hotel guest communications and revenue intelligence
Interview / Startups
Startup Stage: First Wave AI automates hotel guest communications and revenue intelligence
By Cathy Walsh | April 20, 2026
The startup offers an AI platform that manages guest interactions across channels while providing... Read More
An alternative roadmap to address overtourism
News / Online
An alternative roadmap to address overtourism
By Noam Toister - Travelier | April 20, 2026
As Earth Day approaches, Noam Toister, founder of Travelier, argues that digitizing ground and sea... Read More
The biggest AI skills gap hotel teams can't afford to ignore
News / Technology
The biggest AI skills gap hotel teams can't afford to ignore
By Florian Montag - Apaleo | April 17, 2026
Florian Montag, SVP of revenue at Apaleo, argues that hotels must close the AI skills gap to adopt... Read More
The Hosteller raises $16M to expand hostel network, build travel super app
News / Online
The Hosteller raises $16M to expand hostel network, build travel super app
By Cathy Walsh | April 16, 2026
The India-based hostel brand plans rapid expansion as demand for social, experience-led stays grows.... Read More
SiteMinder links hotel inventory to AI booking channels via MCP
News / Technology
SiteMinder links hotel inventory to AI booking channels via MCP
By Cathy Walsh | April 15, 2026
Platform updates connect supplier and intermediary channels to AI-powered booking environments.... Read More
Airlines face hurdles in adopting Amazon-style retailing
News / Distribution
Airlines face hurdles in adopting Amazon-style retailing
By Mark Frary | April 15, 2026
An Accelya report points to Amazon as a model for airline retailing, as industry voices highlight slow... Read More
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