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News / Technology

What does ‘AI-native’ really mean in travel?

By Morgan Hines | March 18, 2026

Travel companies are shifting to an "AI-native" model—what that means for legacy brands and startups varies. Read More

News / Technology

Capital One launches standalone travel app, brings tech in-house

By Cathy Walsh | March 17, 2026

The mobile app enables cardholders to redeem rewards, book travel and receive real-time trip updates in one place. Read More

News / Technology

Two operational priorities that define AI success

By Phocuswright Research | March 17, 2026

Travel leaders need to prioritize evaluation and data to use artificial intelligence successfully. Read More

News / Distribution

MCP vs. NDC and other challenges facing airline distribution

By Linda Fox | March 17, 2026

Airline, intermediary and travel technology executives shared thoughts on NDC, evolution with orders and the impact of AI at UATP's Airline Distribution 2026 conference. Read More

News / Online

Expedia helps hotels with revenue strategy through data partnership

By Linda Fox | March 13, 2026

PredictHQ data is integrated with Expedia Partner Center and aims to give hotels access to insights such as event-specific demand data. Read More

News / Online

Airbnb CSO on hotels, AI, nature travel and what's next for the industry

By Abby Crotty | March 13, 2026

Nathan Blecharczyk, Airbnb co-founder and chief strategy officer, sat down with Phocuswright's Mitra Sorrells at ITB Berlin to discuss the next era of travel. Read More

News / Technology

Short-term rental sector bets on AI search to drive direct bookings

By Matthew Parsons | March 12, 2026

Direct rental bookings are modest today, but AI could help change that. Read More

News / Technology

OpenAI’s shift shows travel is too complex for quick-fix distribution

By Morgan Hines | March 10, 2026

According to a report from The Information, OpenAI has moved purchasing to ChatGPT apps. Read More

News / Distribution

MakeMyTrip to expand packages through Flamingo Transworld acquisition

By Linda Fox | March 9, 2026

The acquisition will complement MMT’s holiday packages business and help drive its growth across India. Read More

News / Technology

Agentic AI in travel: Technology readiness and consumer trust

By Linda Fox | March 6, 2026

Executives from Booking.com, Google, Sabre and Skyscanner discuss the challenges for the travel industry in adopting agentic AI. Read More

News / Technology

Lighthouse introduces ChatGPT app for direct hotel booking

By Morgan Hines | March 4, 2026

News / Online

Consolidation, AI and the race to own the A-to-B journey in ground transport

By Mark Frary | March 3, 2026

The sector has been active in recent years, with players like BlaBlarCar, Flix, Rome2Rio and Travelier all making moves to adapt to a changing market. Read More

Opinion / Technology

Hotel software: An unlikely winner in the AI reset

By Jordan Hollander - HotelTechReport.com | March 2, 2026

HotelTechReport.com co-founder Jordan Hollander challenges industry concerns about AI's effect on applications, outlining what sets hotel software apart. Read More