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Airbnb targets guest-centric ecosystem as Q1 revenue rises 18% YoY

By Cathy Walsh | May 7, 2026

The company pointed to momentum from flexible payments, localization and hotels as it builds a more... Read More

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MSC Cruises adds AI concierge to mobile app

By Cathy Walsh | May 7, 2026

The tool, available in more than 90 languages, can answer guest questions and handle tasks such as... Read More

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Journey acquires experiences platform Epicurate

By Cathy Walsh | May 6, 2026

The deal adds dining, wellness and other services to Journey’s loyalty platform for independent hotels... Read More

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Smartness raises €47M Series B for lodging AI growth

By Cathy Walsh | May 5, 2026

The Italy-based lodging technology provider aims to expand across Europe through organic growth and... Read More

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How travel companies are approaching agentic AI

By Mark Frary | May 5, 2026

Travel companies are exploring how AI agents can support internal workflows and operational tasks,... Read More

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Netcompany takes full ownership of Smarter Airports

By Cathy Walsh | May 4, 2026

The acquisition marks a new stage for AIRHART as Netcompany expands the airport operations platform... Read More

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Startup Stage: Altitude AI wants to modernize unmanaged business travel

By Cathy Walsh | May 4, 2026

The startup is building an AI-powered business travel platform designed to help companies without... Read More

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Trifork acquires VION AI to expand airline operations tech

By Cathy Walsh | May 1, 2026

The deal brings VION AI’s turnaround intelligence tools into Trifork’s aviation business as airlines... Read More

Opinion / Technology

Vibe coding in STR tech: Hype vs. reality

By Shahar Goldboim - Boom | May 1, 2026

Shahar Goldboim, CEO and founder of Boom, argues that while vibe coding gives short-term rental... Read More

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Ixigo launches three ChatGPT apps

By Cathy Walsh | April 30, 2026

The India-based online travel company has added ChatGPT apps across ixigo, AbhiBus and ConfirmTkt,... Read More

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Airbnb partners with boutique hotel operator Lark

Lou Zameryka, Airbnb’s global head of hotel enterprise and connectivity partnerships, said the STR... Read More