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The fastest shift in travel behavior just became the default
News / Online
The fastest shift in travel behavior just became the default
By Phocuswright Research | March 24, 2026
With more than half of active U.S. travelers using AI, how travel planning is thought about is changing.... Read More
AI booking push continues, despite OpenAI's strategic shift
News / Technology
AI booking push continues, despite OpenAI's strategic shift
By Cathy Walsh | March 24, 2026
Travel companies are advancing a range of approaches to AI-driven booking, highlighting a fragmented path toward agentic commerce.... 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 meeting of stockholders.... 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 combining MMT’s travel marketplace and trip planning assistant Myra with Mastercard’s AI capabilities. ... Read More
Startup Stage: Q Concierge positions voice AI as core hotel infrastructure
Interview / Startups
Startup Stage: Q Concierge positions voice AI as core hotel infrastructure
By Cathy Walsh | March 23, 2026
Q Concierge’s voice AI platform acts as a 24/7 digital front desk, helping hotels capture missed bookings, respond instantly to guests and streamline operations.... Read More
Why Google will win the agentic e-commerce race and what it means for travel
Opinion / Technology
Why Google will win the agentic e-commerce race and what it means for travel
By Mario Gavira - Travelier | March 23, 2026
Google doesn’t need to reinvent the wheel, it just needs to win against OpenAI to become the go-to AI travel assistant.... 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
PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: TourRadar, SAP Concur, HTS and more...
News / Technology
PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: TourRadar, SAP Concur, HTS and more...
By PhocusWire | March 20, 2026
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry.... 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 consumer awareness around safe destinations.... Read More
Hilton adds Yotel to portfolio with franchise deal
News / Distribution
Hilton adds Yotel to portfolio with franchise deal
By Linda Fox | 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.... Read More
Aven Hospitality, Hovr partner to integrate video technology
News / Technology
Aven Hospitality, Hovr partner to integrate video technology
By Morgan Hines | March 19, 2026
Aven Hospitalty will add Hovr's dynamic video technology to its booking engine to give hoteliers the ability to adopt a video strategy.... Read More
Startup Stage: Go With Rosie aims to simplify family trip planning
Interview / Startups
Startup Stage: Go With Rosie aims to simplify family trip planning
By Abby Crotty | March 19, 2026
The startup just launched this year, offering a free travel tool for families.... Read More
APAC startup funding tightens as market matures
News / Startups
APAC startup funding tightens as market matures
By Morgan Hines | March 19, 2026
 APAC is undergoing structural shifts in travel startup funding and innovation.... Read More
Winning in attractions: Innovation, personalization and the travel experience economy
News / Technology
Winning in attractions: Innovation, personalization and the travel experience economy
By WIT | March 18, 2026
Trip.com Group is leveraging technology to grow its travel experiences business.... Read More
What does ‘AI-native’ really mean in travel?
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
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