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Google Maps adds Gemini-powered conversational interface

By Abby Crotty | March 13, 2026

The company also revamped the visual and functional aspects of Google Maps via its Immersive Navigation update.... Read More

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Expedia helps hotels with revenue strategy through data partnership

By Linda Fox | March 13, 2026

PredictHQ data is integrated with Expedia Partner Center and aims to give hotels access to insights such as event-specific demand data.... Read More

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PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: Airbnb, RateGain, Lighthouse and more...

By PhocusWire | March 13, 2026

Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry.... Read More

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Airbnb CSO on hotels, AI, nature travel and what's next for the industry

By Abby Crotty | March 13, 2026

Nathan Blecharczyk, Airbnb co-founder and chief strategy officer, sat down with Phocuswright's Mitra Sorrells at ITB Berlin to discuss the next era of travel.... Read More

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Electric air taxi plans advance in the U.S.

By Cathy Walsh | March 12, 2026

Joby and Archer are set to deploy aircraft under a pilot program testing eVTOL operations in U.S. markets. ... Read More

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Short-term rental sector bets on AI search to drive direct bookings

By Matthew Parsons | March 12, 2026

Direct rental bookings are modest today, but AI could help change that.... Read More

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Uber teams up with Zoox in latest robotaxi partnership

By Abby Crotty | March 11, 2026

The deal is Uber's latest move as it works to become the "largest facilitator of AV trips in the world."... Read More

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Bilt acquires travel commissions platform Sion for $30M

By Abby Crotty | March 11, 2026

Bilt said the acquisition will support its travel rewards offering, which it flagged as a popular category among members. ... Read More

Opinion / Technology

Agentic AI could do for travel what Amazon did for online shopping

By Aviel Siman-Tov - Oversee | March 11, 2026

Aviel Siman-Tov, CEO and co-founder of Oversee (formerly FairFly), discusses how agentic AI could transform travel companies’ response to disruption.... Read More

Interview / Online

CEO Spotlight: Caecilia Chu of YouTrip

By Abby Crotty | March 11, 2026

Caecilia Chu has been leading YouTrip since co-founding the company in 2018, describing the travel payments specialist as her "life's mission." ... Read More

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Hilton rolls out AI trip-planning tool

By Abby Crotty | March 10, 2026

Hilton launched a beta version of the tool to a small group of users on Hilton.com.... Read More

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Is Gen Z really disloyal?

By Phocuswright Research | March 10, 2026

In its latest research, Phocuswright reveals that Gen Z loves loyalty programs, just not the way you think.... Read More

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OpenAI’s shift shows travel is too complex for quick-fix distribution

By Morgan Hines | March 10, 2026

According to a report from The Information, OpenAI has moved purchasing to ChatGPT apps.... Read More

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Investor challenges Booking Holdings’ balance sheet, buyback strategy

By Cathy Walsh | March 9, 2026

CMF Capital sent a letter to the company’s board of directors detailing concerns about the OTA's position following its Q4 2025 earnings release.... Read More