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News / Technology

AI’s ongoing evolution in corporate travel

By Morgan Hines | February 2, 2026

Mat Orrego of Cornerstone Information Systems and Marilyn Markham of American Express GBT discuss AI progress in corporate travel.... Read More

News / Technology

OpenAI, Booking.com launch program to boost AI adoption among Europe’s SMEs

By Abby Crotty | January 30, 2026

The SME AI Accelerator is being launched in partnership with Booking.com.... Read More

News / Technology

PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: HTS, Kayak, Navan and more...

By PhocusWire | January 30, 2026

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

News / Distribution

What’s next for airline distribution?

By Abby Crotty | January 30, 2026

Pkfare's Jesus Monzo Faubel and Mystifly's Jeremy Jameson talk about next steps in airline distribution amid increasing NDC adoption and AI.... Read More

Opinion / Technology

6 AI trends that will matter to hotels in 2026

By Sebastien Leitner - Cloudbeds | January 30, 2026

While the AI hype has been exhausting, Cloudbeds' Sebastien Leitner argues that there are some transformative shifts in hospitality. ... Read More

News / Technology

Accor launches app in ChatGPT

By Abby Crotty | January 29, 2026

Users can enable the app in ChatGPT to search for Accor hotels using specific dates and guest details.... Read More

News / Technology

Self-driving startup Waabi raises $1B, partners with Uber to expand into robotaxis

By Abby Crotty | January 29, 2026

The funding includes $750 million from Waabi's Series C round and $250 million in milestone-based capital tied to its Uber partnership.... Read More

News / Technology

GuestReady boosts presence in Spain with acquisition of Lightbooking

By Linda Fox | January 29, 2026

The acquisition is GuestReady’s 12th since the company was founded in 2016, which it says demonstrates its sustained expansion in Europe through M&A.... Read More

News / Distribution

Unpacking the latest corporate travel trends

By Abby Crotty | January 29, 2026

Neil Geurin, VP of global sales for American Airlines, discusses behavioral trends, NDC, technological innovation and more.... Read More

News / Online

Expedia's Ariane Gorin on AI visibility, traveler experience and activities growth

By Linda Fox | January 29, 2026

Expedia Group CEO Ariane Gorin says she is especially proud of how the OTA has been "going after AI" in recent years.... Read More

News / Technology

Google launches AI-powered City Guide, Comic Postcards

By Morgan Hines | January 28, 2026

The experimental features extend inspiration beyond travel’s logistics, according to Google.... Read More

News / Technology

Phocuswright to launch Travel Marketing AI Summit in March

By PhocusWire | January 28, 2026

The one-day event will be held in New York City on March 24.... Read More

News / Startups

HeyMax secures $11M for AI push, geographical expansion

By Linda Fox | January 28, 2026

The funding will go toward product development, including simplifying earning and redemption for consumers through AI and expansion into Japan, Taiwan and Australia in 2026.... Read More

News / Online

Travalyst updates accommodation certifications to allow for EU regulations

By Linda Fox | January 28, 2026

The latest iteration builds on Travalyst's initiative launched in early 2024, which marked an initial step towards standardization around accommodation sustainability schemes.... Read More