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News / Technology

Skyscanner launches flights app in ChatGPT

By Morgan Hines | February 27, 2026

Skyscanner joins Hyatt, Accor, MakeMyTrip, Expedia, Booking.com and others in launching its ChatGPT app.... Read More

News / Online

OTAs' marketing spend exceeded $20B in 2025

By Linda Fox | February 27, 2026

Marketing investment from the largest online travel players rose again last year.... Read More

News / Online

Affiliate monetization platform Stay22 lands $122M

By Abby Crotty | February 26, 2026

The company said the fresh capital will be used for global expansion and for platform and team growth.... Read More

News / Online

Trip.com Group sees growth from inbound travel to China

By Linda Fox | February 26, 2026

The company increased net revenue in Q4 2025 by 21% to $2.2 billion, attributed to travel demand. For the full year, net revenue increased to almost $9 billion.... Read More

Interview / Technology

CEO Spotlight: Teresa Mackintosh of Aven Hospitality

By Linda Fox | February 26, 2026

Aven Hospitality's Teresa Mackintosh discusses the company's priorities, industry challenges and balancing investor and hotelier needs.... Read More

News / Distribution

S4BT adds HotelHub to deliver integrated corporate hotel offering for TMCs

By Abby Crotty | February 25, 2026

HotelHub brings the group's portfolio to eight corporate travel brands.... Read More

News / Online

Accessible tourism platform Wheel the World closes $11M Series A round

By Abby Crotty | February 25, 2026

The round includes $3.5 million in fresh capital.... Read More

News / Technology

Amadeus acquires AI-driven corporate travel startup SkyLink

By Linda Fox | February 25, 2026

Amadeus said the acquisition will help it scale its AI efforts, and it plans to add SkyLink's conversational technology to its existing tools.... Read More

News / Technology

Uber unveils autonomous solutions business

By Linda Fox | February 25, 2026

Uber Autonomous Solutions is focused on three areas: infrastructure, user experience and fleet operations.... Read More

News / Startups

Bounce expands luggage storage network with acquisition of Nannybag

By Linda Fox | February 25, 2026

Bounce said the acquisition is part of its vision to create more flexibility for travelers by expanding its European network and partner base.... Read More

News / Startups

RobosizeME lands $2M to automate back-office hotel processes

By Linda Fox | February 25, 2026

RobosizeME aims to help hoteliers reduce errors, cut costs and free up staff to focus on other parts of running a hotel.... Read More

News / Technology

AI is changing travel companies’ hiring mindset

By Morgan Hines | February 25, 2026

Travel industry stakeholders weigh in on how AI is changing hiring thought processes.... Read More

News / Technology

Awaze unveils ChatGPT app as part of £45M modernization effort

By Linda Fox | February 24, 2026

The app initially features the Cottages.com brand and enables travelers to use conversational search to find suitable properties with live availability and pricing.... Read More

Interview / Startups

Startup Stage: HotelWorld AI wants to increase hotel traffic from AI platforms

By Abby Crotty | February 24, 2026

HotelWorld AI agents connect to a hotel’s existing technology stack, managed through a unified AI platform powered by a common data layer.... Read More