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OpenAI chairman shares vision on travel’s AI future

By Morgan Hines | September 19, 2025

Bret Taylor, chairman of the board for OpenAI and co-founder of AI startup Sierra, discussed how he uses AI, how it might impact travel intermediaries and more. Read More

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Are we primed for an AI crash? Travel stakeholders weigh in

By Morgan Hines | September 18, 2025

Are we having technology innovation déjà vu? Many are likening AI’s rise to the dot-com era that led to an eventual crash. Read More

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Small town, big show: How small DMOs grow with influencers and storytelling

By Marisa Garcia | September 17, 2025

Some DMOs have found success by connecting with content creators who are rooted in their communities and focused on storytelling. Read More

Opinion / Online

How travel giants, banks are rewriting the rules of customer loyalty

By Mario Gavira | September 16, 2025

Travel companies are transforming into financial services platforms, banks are morphing into travel agencies and loyalty programs are becoming sophisticated investment vehicles. Read More

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Tripadvisor CEO Matt Goldberg talks SEO, shift to AI

By Morgan Hines | September 12, 2025

Tripadvisor has adjusted its strategy, building on its existing internet credibility to fit a changing search environment. Read More

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Brian Chesky on his mission to transform Airbnb into an ‘everything’ platform

By Morgan Hines | September 12, 2025

Airbnb is looking at AI, community building and additional offerings, including creating a “host ecosystem” to monetize services for hosts. Read More

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Fragmented data, siloed systems: How hotels can move forward

By Abby Crotty | September 11, 2025

A recent study found 49% of hoteliers struggle to access data they need for revenue and operational decisions. Read More

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Travel tech flashback: What made headlines in 2024?

By Morgan Hines | September 10, 2025

The travel industry was enamored with artificial intelligence (AI) in 2024, with the topic repeatedly making waves. Read More

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Study tracks how travel shoppers use Google’s AI Mode

By Abby Crotty | September 9, 2025

A small behavioral study from Propellic examined how travelers interact with Google AI Mode and why travel marketers need to adjust. Read More

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OTAs' high hopes for social, AI channels as Q2 marketing spend hits $5B

By Linda Fox | September 8, 2025

OTAs are looking to drive efficiency as they diversify from performance marketing to other channels, including social and AI-powered search. Read More

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Travel industry stakeholders react to Google Chrome, data sharing ruling

By Morgan Hines | September 5, 2025

What does it mean for travel now that Google will be required to share data with rivals? Read More

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Agentic AI and the impending surge of look-to-book ratios

By Mark Frary | September 3, 2025

With an increase in L2Bs, travel companies need to be ready to ensure their costs don't balloon. Read More

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Travel Tech Flashback: What made headlines in 2022?

By Linda Fox | September 2, 2025

The travel industry bounced back in 2022, but war in Ukraine caused further uncertainty early in the year. Read More

Opinion / Technology

Is short-term rental tech becoming a pay-to-play market?

By Pierre-Camille Hamana - Hospitable | August 29, 2025

Hospitable CEO Pierre-Camille Hamana discusses PMS-imposed revenue-sharing fees and the ramifications for the STR sector. Read More

News / Distribution

Have TikTok and Booking.com just ‘nuked’ the travel funnel?

By Morgan Hines | August 28, 2025

Select U.S. users can now book hotel rooms through Booking.com directly on TikTok—and the platform has also launched TikTokGO for creators to earn travel commissions. Read More

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