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News / Technology

Ixigo launches three ChatGPT apps

By Cathy Walsh | April 30, 2026

The India-based online travel company has added ChatGPT apps across ixigo, AbhiBus and ConfirmTkt, allowing users to search and compare travel options in a conversational interface.... Read More

News / Technology

Uber adds hotels, leans on loyalty to drive bookings

By Morgan Hines | April 29, 2026

Uber is pushing to become a super app as it expands to offer hotels, voice booking and more.... Read More

News / Distribution

Hilton to bring app to more AI platforms

By Linda Fox | April 29, 2026

Hilton unveiled an Anthropic-powered AI trip planner in March.... Read More

News / Technology

Amadeus to acquire biometrics tech specialist Idemia for €1.2B

By Linda Fox | April 29, 2026

The deal strengthens Amadeus' existing biometric and identity capabilities and follows its acquisition of Vision-Box in 2024.... Read More

News / Online

Travel by B Corp launches citizen science toolkit for travel companies

By Cathy Walsh | April 29, 2026

Developed with Nova School of Business and Economics, the guide outlines how travel brands can structure guest participation in scientific research.... Read More

News / Finance

Booking Holdings’ play to keep travelers in ecosystem with AI

By Morgan Hines | April 28, 2026

The company shared strong Q1 results, AI updates and its outlook on the conflict in the Middle East.... Read More

News / Technology

Clarasight lands $11.5M for corporate travel data play

By Linda Fox | April 28, 2026

The company said its platform has expanded in the past year to manage data from programs representing more than $5 billion in enterprise travel and expense spend. ... Read More

News / Online

AirAsia MOVE CEO on Gen Z travelers, trust and super apps

By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WiT | April 28, 2026

AirAsia Move CEO Nadia Omer discusses Gen Z travelers, AI and trust and OTAs in the future.... Read More

News / Distribution

The short-term rental platforms rolling out alternative business models

By Matthew Parsons | April 28, 2026

Short-term rental platforms are reviving subscription models as hosts seek lower distribution costs and more control over bookings. ... Read More

News / Online

Non-negotiables for indulgent travelers and what makes premium worth it

By Phocuswright Research | April 27, 2026

What defines a truly premium trip today? For indulgent travelers, it starts with the basics but quickly moves beyond them.... Read More

Interview / Startups

Startup Stage: Travel Smarter uses agentic AI to optimize airline loyalty for travelers

By Cathy Walsh | April 27, 2026

The startup analyzes fragmented airline loyalty data to help frequent travelers optimize status, rewards and program choices in real time.... Read More

News / Online

Travel loyalty has a customer measurement problem—payments data is the fix

By Prashant Shah - Galileo Financial Technologies | April 27, 2026

Prashant Shah, VP of product management at Galileo Financial Technologies, argues travel loyalty programs must use payments data beyond credit cards to identify and retain high-value customers.... Read More