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Travel operators ramp up AI spending as search and discovery behaviors shift
News / Online
Travel operators ramp up AI spending as search and discovery behaviors shift
By Cathy Walsh | May 27, 2026
TravelTech Show research points to rising investment in AI and travel technology as operators adapt to changing customer search, discovery and booking patterns.... Read More
Why hoteliers should not vibe code their own software
Opinion / Technology
Why hoteliers should not vibe code their own software
By Jordan Hollander - HotelTechReport | May 27, 2026
HotelTechReport.com co-founder Jordan Hollander argues that while AI coding tools can support hotel operations, building proprietary core systems is a distraction from revenue-driving priorities.  ... Read More
Airbnb recruits VP of hotels amid category expansion
News / Online
Airbnb recruits VP of hotels amid category expansion
By Linda Fox | May 26, 2026
D’Amico previously spent 18 years at Booking.com rising to VP and managing director for EMEA.... Read More
Mews partners with Uber to bring ride booking into hotel operations
News / Distribution
Mews partners with Uber to bring ride booking into hotel operations
By Cathy Walsh | May 26, 2026
The integration will allow hotels to book, track and bill Uber rides through the Mews platform, as hospitality companies look to expand guest services and ancillary revenue opportunities.... Read More
U.K. travel distribution has reached equilibrium. Will it stay that way?
News / Distribution
U.K. travel distribution has reached equilibrium. Will it stay that way?
By Phocuswright Research | May 26, 2026
Demand is strong, digital adoption leads Europe, every major segment is growing: So why does the distribution picture look like a stalemate? ... Read More
Startup Stage: TravelOne targets luxury travel with behavior profiling platform
Interview / Startups
Startup Stage: TravelOne targets luxury travel with behavior profiling platform
By Cathy Walsh | May 26, 2026
The platform matches travelers with destinations and itineraries based on psychological and personality markers.... Read More
Spain’s Digital ID rollout goes live as hotels remain cautiously optimistic
News / Technology
Spain’s Digital ID rollout goes live as hotels remain cautiously optimistic
By Marisa Garcia | May 26, 2026
Spain’s Digital ID rollout is reshaping hotel check-in and guest registration as operators navigate fragmented systems and slow adoption. ... Read More
PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: Visa, Trip.com Group, Navan and more...
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PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: Visa, Trip.com Group, Navan and more...
By PhocusWire | May 22, 2026
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry.... Read More
3 key takeaways from Google I/O 2026
News / Technology
3 key takeaways from Google I/O 2026
By Matthew Parsons | May 21, 2026
New agentic AI features unveiled at Google I/O 2026 could reshape how travelers search, shop and book trips, increasing pressure on travel brands to become machine-readable and agent-accessible.... Read More
Airbnb piloting creator experiences as local demand driver
News / Online
Airbnb piloting creator experiences as local demand driver
By Linda Fox | May 20, 2026
Airbnb has seen good conversion rates from creator-led experiences following pilots.... Read More
Airbnb's updates build towards wider personalization and community ambitions
News / Online
Airbnb's updates build towards wider personalization and community ambitions
By Linda Fox | May 20, 2026
Airbnb's AI-driven app updates and additions to Services and Experiences point to its wider strategy.... Read More
Kayak for Business, Blockskye and FCM partner on global business travel platform
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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
Expedia Group to acquire CarTrawler in bid to become B2B ‘one-stop shop’
News / Online
Expedia Group to acquire CarTrawler in bid to become B2B ‘one-stop shop’
By Morgan Hines | May 20, 2026
Expedia Group announced the acquisition and a number of AI products at its Explore event in Las Vegas.... Read More
OneReg lands $4.4M for aviation regulation compliance platform
News / Technology
OneReg lands $4.4M for aviation regulation compliance platform
By Linda Fox | May 20, 2026
The funding will help OneReg, which was founded in New Zealand in 2020, accelerate its expansion into further markets including the U.K. and Europe.... Read More
Overwatch AI raises $1.5M for airline operations platform
News / Finance
Overwatch AI raises $1.5M for airline operations platform
By Cathy Walsh | May 20, 2026
The startup is developing AI tools designed to help airline crews and operations teams retrieve information across fragmented operational systems.... Read More
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