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Ensuring AI benefits everyone in travel
News / Technology
Ensuring AI benefits everyone in travel
By Linda Fox | March 30, 2026
A session at ITB Berlin focused on how AI-generated direct answers and recommendations bring ethical... Read More
Travelport shareholders inject $50M to boost AI development
News / Distribution
Travelport shareholders inject $50M to boost AI development
By Linda Fox | March 26, 2026
Travelport laid out three strategic priorities going forward including expanding AI capabilities and... Read More
Vuelo lands £56M for travel booking and payment platform
News / Startups
Vuelo lands £56M for travel booking and payment platform
By Linda Fox | March 26, 2026
The company said it plans to use the funding to build an artificial intelligence (AI)-native travel... Read More
Navan turns cash flow positive, talks up AI
News / Technology
Navan turns cash flow positive, talks up AI
By Linda Fox | March 26, 2026
The company says it is displacing legacy players through its user experience, cost savings and AI.... Read More
Lobby secures $2.2M for group booking platform
News / Startups
Lobby secures $2.2M for group booking platform
By Linda Fox | March 25, 2026
Lobby is targeting meetings and conferences as well as the experiences, cruises and airline segments... Read More
Independent hotel reliance on OTAs increased in 2025
News / Distribution
Independent hotel reliance on OTAs increased in 2025
By Linda Fox | March 25, 2026
A Cloudbeds report revealed an increase in the share of bookings for independent properties going to... Read More
Tripadvisor getting four new directors after agreement with activist investor
News / Online
Tripadvisor getting four new directors after agreement with activist investor
By Linda Fox | March 23, 2026
Tripadvisor's board is getting two new directors with immediate effect and a further two at its annual... Read More
MakeMyTrip partners with Mastercard on AI travel concierge
News / Online
MakeMyTrip partners with Mastercard on AI travel concierge
By Linda Fox | March 23, 2026
The service, which is called Lifestyle Navigator, aims to offer a personalized experience, by... Read More
Google adds cart, loyalty features to UCP
News / Technology
Google adds cart, loyalty features to UCP
By Linda Fox | March 20, 2026
The company has added cart and loyalty capabilities to simplify the shopping experience.... Read More
Rethinking travel's engagement in global issues
News / Distribution
Rethinking travel's engagement in global issues
By Linda Fox | March 20, 2026
A session at ITB Berlin focused on overlapping global challenges, the need for escapism and heightened... Read More
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August 5, 2026
Expedia Group's investment in AI that doesn't convert yet
Expedia Group upped its 2026 guidance on the back of its Q2 results and discussed where AI is having... Read More