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Rappi's travel play in Latin America: Loyalty, personalization and AI

By Abby Crotty | January 8, 2026

Guido Becher, global head of travel at Rappi, outlines the super app's views on travel opportunities and challenges across the region.... Read More

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The great debate: Is AI the enemy of travel?

By Mark Frary | January 8, 2026

Industry leaders debated whether AI is more advantageous or threatening for travel at WTM London.... Read More

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GoldSpring acquires Travel Tech Consulting

By Michael B. Baker - Business Travel News | January 7, 2026

The companies said the move expands GoldSpring's tech optimization and digital strategy offerings.... Read More

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Airbnb on the technology foundation behind selling more, loyalty and fees

By Linda Fox | January 7, 2026

Airbnb's chief business officer Dave Stephenson talks new lines of business, loyalty, changing fees structure and geographic expansion.... Read More

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Uber, Nuro, Lucid confirm on-road robotaxi testing

By Abby Crotty | January 6, 2026

The companies said commercial robotaxi service is expected to launch in the San Francisco Bay Area later this year.... Read More

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Financial analysts on change in travel's search-based model

By Linda Fox | January 6, 2026

Financial analysts from Barclays, Evercore and Mizuho dissect AI's impact on travel search and booking and the OTA model.... Read More

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Phocuswright analysts share their predictions for 2026

By Morgan Hines | January 6, 2026

Phocuswright analysts have their eyes on agentic AI, biometrics and personalization.... Read More

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Hawaiian Airlines to invest $600M to improve guest experience

By Abby Crotty | January 5, 2026

The airline said it will be launching an updated app and website with self-service features.... Read More

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Prioritizing accessible travel information in the AI age

By Morgan Hines | January 5, 2026

Wheel the World co-founder and COO Camilo Navarro weighs in on how technology is impacting accessible travel.... Read More

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Travel industry leaders' 2026 predictions

By Morgan Hines | January 5, 2026

PhocusWire asked industry stakeholders from Priceline, HolidayPirates, Cloudbeds and more about what 2026 will look like in travel.... Read More

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OYO-parent Prism files for IPO in India

By Abby Crotty | January 2, 2026

The company is reportedly seeking a valuation between $7 billion and $8 billion. ... Read More

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How Etraveli is thinking about its 'longer-term horizon'

By Linda Fox | January 2, 2026

According to Etraveli CEO Mathias Hedlund, the company wants to 'double down' on its B2B strategy. ... Read More

Opinion / Online

Managing rising fees in 2026: 7 steps for hospitality operators

By Michele Fitzpatrick - Eviivo | January 2, 2026

Eviivo CEO Michele Fitzpatrick outlines how hidden costs may affect operators in the new year, also providing tips to protect margins.... Read More

Opinion / Technology

The rise of GEO: Why hotel marketers need to think beyond SEO

By Eric Ettlin - Aimbridge Hospitality | December 31, 2025

Second Wave VP of marketing Eric Ettlin discusses the need for hotel marketers to adopt GEO alongside traditional SEO.... Read More

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UAE-based VBooking lands $5M

By Abby Crotty | December 30, 2025

The travel booking platform said the funds will be used to develop an AI concierge and AR-enabled tools.... Read More

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