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Google adds cart, loyalty features to UCP
News / Technology
Google adds cart, loyalty features to UCP
By Linda Fox | March 20, 2026
The company has added cart and loyalty capabilities to simplify the shopping experience.... Read More
PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: TourRadar, SAP Concur, HTS and more...
News / Technology
PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: TourRadar, SAP Concur, HTS and more...
By PhocusWire | March 20, 2026
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry.... Read More
Rethinking travel's engagement in global issues
News / Distribution
Rethinking travel's engagement in global issues
By Linda Fox | March 20, 2026
A session at ITB Berlin focused on overlapping global challenges, the need for escapism and heightened consumer awareness around safe destinations.... Read More
Hilton adds Yotel to portfolio with franchise deal
News / Distribution
Hilton adds Yotel to portfolio with franchise deal
By Linda Fox | March 19, 2026
YOTEL will continue to license and manage its brand but have access to Hilton's distribution and technology platforms and Honors loyalty program.... Read More
Aven Hospitality, Hovr partner to integrate video technology
News / Technology
Aven Hospitality, Hovr partner to integrate video technology
By Morgan Hines | March 19, 2026
Aven Hospitalty will add Hovr's dynamic video technology to its booking engine to give hoteliers the ability to adopt a video strategy.... Read More
Startup Stage: Go With Rosie aims to simplify family trip planning
Interview / Startups
Startup Stage: Go With Rosie aims to simplify family trip planning
By Abby Crotty | March 19, 2026
The startup just launched this year, offering a free travel tool for families.... Read More
APAC startup funding tightens as market matures
News / Startups
APAC startup funding tightens as market matures
By Morgan Hines | March 19, 2026
 APAC is undergoing structural shifts in travel startup funding and innovation.... Read More
Winning in attractions: Innovation, personalization and the travel experience economy
News / Technology
Winning in attractions: Innovation, personalization and the travel experience economy
By WIT | March 18, 2026
Trip.com Group is leveraging technology to grow its travel experiences business.... Read More
What does ‘AI-native’ really mean in travel?
News / Technology
What does ‘AI-native’ really mean in travel?
By Morgan Hines | March 18, 2026
Travel companies are shifting to an "AI-native" model—what that means for legacy brands and startups varies.... Read More
Capital One launches standalone travel app, brings tech in-house
News / Technology
Capital One launches standalone travel app, brings tech in-house
By Cathy Walsh | March 17, 2026
The mobile app enables cardholders to redeem rewards, book travel and receive real-time trip updates in one place.  ... Read More
MakeMyTrip ponders IPO in India
News / Online
MakeMyTrip ponders IPO in India
By Linda Fox | March 17, 2026
The OTA said a listing could unlock additional capital for growth and strengthen its position in the country.... Read More
Two operational priorities that define AI success
News / Technology
Two operational priorities that define AI success
By Phocuswright Research | March 17, 2026
Travel leaders need to prioritize evaluation and data to use artificial intelligence successfully.... Read More
MCP vs. NDC and other challenges facing airline distribution
News / Distribution
MCP vs. NDC and other challenges facing airline distribution
By Linda Fox | March 17, 2026
Airline, intermediary and travel technology executives shared thoughts on NDC, evolution with orders and the impact of AI at UATP's Airline Distribution 2026 conference.... Read More
Ramp acquires guest travel platform Juno
News / Online
Ramp acquires guest travel platform Juno
By Michael B. Baker - BTN | March 16, 2026
Juno launched last year as a solution for coordinating, booking and managing guest travel.... Read More
Is stablecoin the answer to travel payment inefficiency?
News / Technology
Is stablecoin the answer to travel payment inefficiency?
By Linda Fox | March 16, 2026
Payment specialists at the Airline Distribution 2026 event highlighted areas where stablecoin can save costs and help the travel industry evolve.... Read More
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