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Agentic commerce in travel: Preparing for the industry’s next big shift
By Michelle Bruno
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April 14, 2026
The report provides a look at how agentic AI is reshaping travel commerce and what travel merchants must do to prepare for the next phase of AI-driven discovery, booking and payment.
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Trust, leapfrogs and the big bets on Africa's travel
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April 13, 2026
Panelists at WiT Africa outline “10 big bets” on the continent’s travel future, highlighting trust, AI-driven leapfrogging and the enduring role of local expertise in an increasingly agentic landscape.
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Envisioning travel in 2046: Industry leaders map the future
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April 13, 2026
A joint report from Phocuswright and ITB Berlin shares insights on the future of travel and tourism based the inaugural Leadership Exchange event held at ITB Berlin 2026.
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Why OTA share of experiences is so low
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April 10, 2026
Douglas Quinby, the co-founder and CEO of Arival, shares some truth about sizing the global travel experiences sector.
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TPConnects adds MCP layer to Iris content platform
By Michael B. Baker
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April 8, 2026
With its MCP layer, airline content can be turned into machine-readable protocol that is easy for AI agents and automated tools to understand.
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Lake.com introduces subscription model for hosts, property managers
By Cathy Walsh
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April 6, 2026
Membership option offers a commission-free alternative as operators seek more control over distribution and guest relationships.
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HBX Group acquires packaging tech specialist PerfectStay
By Linda Fox
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April 1, 2026
The company initially acquired 25% of Paris‑based PerfectStay in mid 2024.
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Ten structural shifts redefining Asia Pacific travel
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March 31, 2026
Some trends are already reshaping travel, while others are still emerging.
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Travelport shareholders inject $50M to boost AI development
By Linda Fox
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March 26, 2026
Travelport laid out three strategic priorities going forward including expanding AI capabilities and improving content supply.
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Independent hotel reliance on OTAs increased in 2025
By Linda Fox
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March 25, 2026
A Cloudbeds report revealed an increase in the share of bookings for independent properties going to OTAs in 2025.
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Byway expands distribution through TUI retail partnership
By Cathy Walsh
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March 24, 2026
The partnership reflects growing demand for non-flight options and brings overland travel to a broader retail audience.
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AI booking push continues, despite OpenAI's strategic shift
By Cathy Walsh
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March 24, 2026
Travel companies are advancing a range of approaches to AI-driven booking, highlighting a fragmented path toward agentic commerce.
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PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: TourRadar, SAP Concur, HTS and more...
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March 20, 2026
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry.
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Hilton adds Yotel to portfolio with franchise deal
By Linda Fox
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March 19, 2026
YOTEL will continue to license and manage its brand but have access to Hilton's distribution and technology platforms and Honors loyalty program.
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Winning in attractions: Innovation, personalization and the travel experience economy
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March 18, 2026
Trip.com Group is leveraging technology to grow its travel experiences business.
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