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OTAs' marketing spend exceeded $20B in 2025
News / Online
OTAs' marketing spend exceeded $20B in 2025
By Linda Fox | February 27, 2026
Marketing investment from the largest online travel players rose again last year.... Read More
Trip.com Group sees growth from inbound travel to China
News / Online
Trip.com Group sees growth from inbound travel to China
By Linda Fox | February 26, 2026
The company increased net revenue in Q4 2025 by 21% to $2.2 billion, attributed to travel demand. For... Read More
CEO Spotlight: Teresa Mackintosh of Aven Hospitality
Interview / Technology
CEO Spotlight: Teresa Mackintosh of Aven Hospitality
By Linda Fox | February 26, 2026
Aven Hospitality's Teresa Mackintosh discusses the company's priorities, industry challenges and... Read More
Amadeus acquires AI-driven corporate travel startup SkyLink
News / Technology
Amadeus acquires AI-driven corporate travel startup SkyLink
By Linda Fox | February 25, 2026
Amadeus said the acquisition will help it scale its AI efforts, and it plans to add SkyLink's... Read More
Uber unveils autonomous solutions business
News / Technology
Uber unveils autonomous solutions business
By Linda Fox | February 25, 2026
Uber Autonomous Solutions is focused on three areas: infrastructure, user experience and fleet... Read More
Bounce expands luggage storage network with acquisition of Nannybag
News / Startups
Bounce expands luggage storage network with acquisition of Nannybag
By Linda Fox | February 25, 2026
Bounce said the acquisition is part of its vision to create more flexibility for travelers by... Read More
RobosizeME lands $2M to automate back-office hotel processes
News / Startups
RobosizeME lands $2M to automate back-office hotel processes
By Linda Fox | February 25, 2026
RobosizeME aims to help hoteliers reduce errors, cut costs and free up staff to focus on other parts... Read More
Awaze unveils ChatGPT app as part of £45M modernization effort
News / Technology
Awaze unveils ChatGPT app as part of £45M modernization effort
By Linda Fox | February 24, 2026
The app initially features the Cottages.com brand and enables travelers to use conversational... Read More
Operto develops multi-agent system for hotel operations
News / Technology
Operto develops multi-agent system for hotel operations
By Linda Fox | February 23, 2026
The agents are centralized in a hub that includes hotel policies, operational documents and live... Read More
Wyndham working across AI platforms to drive direct bookings
News / Online
Wyndham working across AI platforms to drive direct bookings
By Linda Fox | February 20, 2026
Wyndham's CEO Geoffrey Ballotti discussed how the company's AI initiatives will help customers find... Read More
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Expedia Group upped its 2026 guidance on the back of its Q2 results and discussed where AI is having... Read More