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AI is the next productivity shock: Can travel reap the gains?
Opinion / Technology
AI is the next productivity shock: Can travel reap the gains?
By Jamie Lane - AirDNA | June 12, 2026
Jamie Lane, chief economist for AirDNA, explores how AI could reshape travel demand, distribution and industry economics.... Read More
Cloudbeds, Journey partner to help independent hotels compete with brand loyalty programs
News / Distribution
Cloudbeds, Journey partner to help independent hotels compete with brand loyalty programs
By Cathy Walsh | June 11, 2026
Journey’s AI-driven loyalty engine will be integrated into the Cloudbeds platform, giving independent properties a new way to incentivize direct bookings.... Read More
UK investigates Ryanair over family seat fees
News / Online
UK investigates Ryanair over family seat fees
By Cathy Walsh | June 11, 2026
The UK regulator is examining whether the airline's mandatory family seat reservation fee breaches consumer law and obscures the true cost of travel.... Read More
Cendyn launches Wayfinder to help hotels avoid "OTA 2.0"
News / Technology
Cendyn launches Wayfinder to help hotels avoid "OTA 2.0"
By Linda Fox | June 11, 2026
Wayfinder will help hotels gain, measure and boost visibility across AI platforms such as Gemini, ChatGPT and Perplexity.... Read More
Travel community reacts as ex-Sonder CEO raises $6M for Odessia
News / Finance
Travel community reacts as ex-Sonder CEO raises $6M for Odessia
By Morgan Hines | June 11, 2026
Some travel industry players were congratulatory, others poked holes in Odessia's model.... Read More
Early AI lessons, experiments at Expedia Group
News / Technology
Early AI lessons, experiments at Expedia Group
By Morgan Hines | June 11, 2026
Chief product officer Shilpa Ranganathan discussed Expedia Group’s AI innovation pace, early chatbot missteps and the organizational hurdles of scaling the technology.... Read More
Tern launches agentic AI to boost travel advisor efficiency
News / Technology
Tern launches agentic AI to boost travel advisor efficiency
By Cathy Walsh | June 10, 2026
The technology can generate cruise proposals and draft communications for advisor approval.... Read More
Hotel distribution pushes beyond traditional channels
News / Distribution
Hotel distribution pushes beyond traditional channels
By Cathy Walsh | June 10, 2026
Industry analysis from Shiji tracks the evolving distribution ecosystem, mapping new categories including AI-driven visibility and direct-booking platforms, map-based commerce and social messaging.... Read More
Hotels face speed problem as video platforms reshape the booking journey
News / Technology
Hotels face speed problem as video platforms reshape the booking journey
By Matthew Parsons | June 10, 2026
Hospitality leaders say legacy operating models are ill-equipped for an era of AI-powered discovery and social commerce.... Read More
iWander pushes consumer app amid rapid AI developments
News / Startups
iWander pushes consumer app amid rapid AI developments
By Linda Fox | June 9, 2026
iWander said the company felt it needed its own "playground"with technology developing so rapidly right now.... Read More
US car rental growth remains muted amid new pressures
News / Online
US car rental growth remains muted amid new pressures
By Phocuswright Research | June 9, 2026
Weaker inbound travel, vehicle recalls and evolving booking channels are shaping the industry's outlook.... Read More
Where hotel AI ambitions meet structural reality
News / Technology
Where hotel AI ambitions meet structural reality
By Morgan Hines | June 9, 2026
Executives from Choice, Minor and Ascott discuss AI implementation strategies and share how they are navigating existing tech stacks.... Read More
Startup Stage: Bliink targets Southeast Asia's SME business travel market
Interview / Startups
Startup Stage: Bliink targets Southeast Asia's SME business travel market
By Cathy Walsh | June 8, 2026
The startup is building an AI-powered corporate travel platform designed to bring managed travel services to small and medium-sized enterprises across Southeast Asia.... Read More
OTA moats against AI disruption may be shallower than they appear
Opinion / Technology
OTA moats against AI disruption may be shallower than they appear
By Christian Watts - Magpie | June 8, 2026
Christian Watts, founder and CEO of Magpie, argues that loyalty programs, unique inventory and bundling will offer less protection as travel discovery moves to AI platforms.... Read More
Ixigo acquires majority stake in Brevistay to expand hotel business
News / Finance
Ixigo acquires majority stake in Brevistay to expand hotel business
By Cathy Walsh | June 5, 2026
The companies’ shared hotel network now spans more than 10,000 directly contracted hotels across India, advancing Ixigo’s efforts to expand its hotel supply.... Read More
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