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Uber unveils autonomous solutions business
News / Technology
Uber unveils autonomous solutions business
By Linda Fox | February 25, 2026
Uber Autonomous Solutions is focused on three areas: infrastructure, user experience and fleet operations.... Read More
Bounce expands luggage storage network with acquisition of Nannybag
News / Startups
Bounce expands luggage storage network with acquisition of Nannybag
By Linda Fox | February 25, 2026
Bounce said the acquisition is part of its vision to create more flexibility for travelers by expanding its European network and partner base.... Read More
RobosizeME lands $2M to automate back-office hotel processes
News / Startups
RobosizeME lands $2M to automate back-office hotel processes
By Linda Fox | February 25, 2026
RobosizeME aims to help hoteliers reduce errors, cut costs and free up staff to focus on other parts of running a hotel.... Read More
AI is changing travel companies’ hiring mindset
News / Technology
AI is changing travel companies’ hiring mindset
By Morgan Hines | February 25, 2026
Travel industry stakeholders weigh in on how AI is changing hiring thought processes.... Read More
Awaze unveils ChatGPT app as part of £45M modernization effort
News / Technology
Awaze unveils ChatGPT app as part of £45M modernization effort
By Linda Fox | February 24, 2026
The app initially features the Cottages.com brand and enables travelers to use conversational search to find suitable properties with live availability and pricing.... Read More
Startup Stage: HotelWorld AI wants to increase hotel traffic from AI platforms
Interview / Startups
Startup Stage: HotelWorld AI wants to increase hotel traffic from AI platforms
By Abby Crotty | February 24, 2026
HotelWorld AI agents connect to a hotel’s existing technology stack, managed through a unified AI platform powered by a common data layer.... Read More
‘Something out of nothing’: How hotel ancillary tech is transforming the stay experience
News / Technology
‘Something out of nothing’: How hotel ancillary tech is transforming the stay experience
By Matthew Parsons | February 24, 2026
As pressure mounts to increase revenue and average daily rates hit a ceiling, hotels are branching out into ancillaries. ... Read More
Ranking management solution Otamiser raises $2M
News / Online
Ranking management solution Otamiser raises $2M
By Abby Crotty | February 23, 2026
Otamiser said the round was intentionally keep small, and CEO Bart-Jan Leyts emphasized that the company is "strongly focused on cost awareness."... Read More
Operto develops multi-agent system for hotel operations
News / Technology
Operto develops multi-agent system for hotel operations
By Linda Fox | February 23, 2026
The agents are centralized in a hub that includes hotel policies, operational documents and live reservation data.... Read More
Canada’s travel advisor market holds steady as costs rise and tech evolves
News / Online
Canada’s travel advisor market holds steady as costs rise and tech evolves
By Phocuswright Research | February 23, 2026
Phocuswright Research's latest report offers a comprehensive look at Canada's travel advisor landscape.... Read More
Personalization, content production challenge DMOs
News / Online
Personalization, content production challenge DMOs
By Abby Crotty | February 23, 2026
While still a primary goal, 45% of DMOs described their personalization efforts as “moderate” in 2026, down from 53% in 2025, according to Sojern's annual report.... Read More
Venture firm invests $465M in Navan amid IPO investigations
News / Online
Venture firm invests $465M in Navan amid IPO investigations
By Abby Crotty | February 20, 2026
Multiple plaintiff-side law firms are looking into potential violations following the company's October 2025 IPO.... Read More
Wyndham working across AI platforms to drive direct bookings
News / Online
Wyndham working across AI platforms to drive direct bookings
By Linda Fox | February 20, 2026
Wyndham's CEO Geoffrey Ballotti discussed how the company's AI initiatives will help customers find its properties, boost the guest experience and increase direct bookings.... Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: HomeToGo, Hospitable, BCD Travel and more...
News / Technology
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: HomeToGo, Hospitable, BCD Travel and more...
By PhocusWire | February 20, 2026
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry.... Read More
Always-on resilience: Why airlines must rethink disruption at scale
Opinion / Distribution
Always-on resilience: Why airlines must rethink disruption at scale
By Jitender Mohan - WNS | February 20, 2026
Jitender Mohan, business unit head of travel and leisure at WNS, discusses irregular operations in the airline industry and the need to focus on operational resilience.... Read More
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