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Web Travel Group acquires hotel rebooking platform Pruvo

By Cathy Walsh | June 2, 2026

Web Travel Group plans to use Pruvo’s hotel booking optimization technology within its B2B accommodation operations. Read More

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Airbnb leads $58M investment in WeRoad

By Linda Fox | May 27, 2026

The investment will go towards WeRoad's expansion to the U.S. marking its first push outside Europe. Read More

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Kayak for Business, Blockskye and FCM partner on global business travel platform

By Cathy Walsh | May 20, 2026

The companies plan to integrate booking, payments and servicing into a single offering designed to reduce friction in corporate travel programs. Read More

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World Travel Holdings gets investment from Citation Capital

By Linda Fox | May 19, 2026

World Travel Holdings, which was founded in 2005, said it generates more than $2.5 billion in annual booking volume. Read More

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PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: Airbnb, Agoda, BizTrip AI and more...

By PhocusWire | May 8, 2026

Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More

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Expedia Group hits record Q1 profitability amid AI overhaul

By Morgan Hines | May 7, 2026

CEO Ariane Gorin shared concrete examples of how AI has driven performance across the business. Read More

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Trivago files antitrust suit against Google

By Morgan Hines | May 6, 2026

The company has raised concerns about Google’s use of its dominance in search to direct travelers away from other metasearch platforms. Read More

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Journey acquires experiences platform Epicurate

By Cathy Walsh | May 6, 2026

The deal adds dining, wellness and other services to Journey’s loyalty platform for independent hotels and short-term rentals. Read More

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Amex GBT to go private in $6.3B acquisition by Long Lake

By Morgan Hines | May 4, 2026

The all-cash transaction, which is backed by General Catalyst, is expected to close in the second half of the year. Read More

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Booking Holdings’ play to keep travelers in ecosystem with AI

By Morgan Hines | April 28, 2026

The company shared strong Q1 results, AI updates and its outlook on the conflict in the Middle East. Read More

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Nox Mobility raises €2M pre-seed round to develop private-room night trains

By Cathy Walsh | April 22, 2026

The Berlin-based startup plans to launch overnight rail service with fully private cabins, targeting short-haul flight replacement by 2027. Read More

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South Africa’s tourism reset: Infrastructure, fintech, regional strength set stage for growth

By Phocuswright Research | April 21, 2026

The market is one of contrasts: digital momentum and rising demand paired with ongoing infrastructure, cost and safety challenges. Read More

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Timeshifter raise brings jet lag app’s total funding to $5.3M

By Morgan Hines | April 16, 2026

The raise should speed the company’s expansion to healthcare and shift work but it remains committed to the jet lag vertical. Read More

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The Hosteller raises $16M to expand hostel network, build travel super app

By Cathy Walsh | April 16, 2026

The India-based hostel brand plans rapid expansion as demand for social, experience-led stays grows. Read More

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Hoteliers feel pressure to transform as technology evolves

By Morgan Hines | April 15, 2026

In its “Travel Dreams 2026” report, Amadeus explores hoteliers’ challenges, investment areas and more. Read More

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