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Unpacking the latest corporate travel trends
News / Distribution
Unpacking the latest corporate travel trends
By Abby Crotty | January 29, 2026
Neil Geurin, VP of global sales for American Airlines, discusses behavioral trends, NDC, technological innovation and more.... Read More
Expedia's Ariane Gorin on AI visibility, traveler experience and activities growth
News / Online
Expedia's Ariane Gorin on AI visibility, traveler experience and activities growth
By Linda Fox | January 29, 2026
Expedia Group CEO Ariane Gorin says she is especially proud of how the OTA has been "going after AI" in recent years.... Read More
Google launches AI-powered City Guide, Comic Postcards
News / Technology
Google launches AI-powered City Guide, Comic Postcards
By Morgan Hines | January 28, 2026
The experimental features extend inspiration beyond travel’s logistics, according to Google.... Read More
Phocuswright to launch Travel Marketing AI Summit in March
News / Technology
Phocuswright to launch Travel Marketing AI Summit in March
By PhocusWire | January 28, 2026
The one-day event will be held in New York City on March 24.... Read More
HeyMax secures $11M for AI push, geographical expansion
News / Startups
HeyMax secures $11M for AI push, geographical expansion
By Linda Fox | January 28, 2026
The funding will go toward product development, including simplifying earning and redemption for consumers through AI and expansion into Japan, Taiwan and Australia in 2026.... Read More
Travalyst updates accommodation certifications to allow for EU regulations
News / Online
Travalyst updates accommodation certifications to allow for EU regulations
By Linda Fox | January 28, 2026
The latest iteration builds on Travalyst's initiative launched in early 2024, which marked an initial step towards standardization around accommodation sustainability schemes.... Read More
Inside airlines' expanding AI efforts
News / Technology
Inside airlines' expanding AI efforts
By Mark Frary | January 28, 2026
While OpenAI is racking up airline partnerships, AI adoption is also happening through existing tech suppliers.... Read More
Expedia Group cuts jobs, adds roles in reorganization
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Expedia Group cuts jobs, adds roles in reorganization
By Morgan Hines | January 27, 2026
The company said it is simplifying its structure and reducing organizational layers.... Read More
TripWorks lands $6M, plans AI development
News / Technology
TripWorks lands $6M, plans AI development
By Linda Fox | January 27, 2026
The company wants to expand AI-driven pricing and revenue optimization tools, move into new markets and add to its product, engineering and customer success teams.... Read More
84% of leisure travelers admit to gaming loyalty programs
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84% of leisure travelers admit to gaming loyalty programs
By Phocuswright Research | January 27, 2026
Going the extra mile to play the loyalty systems has become the norm, albeit exploited by some travelers more than others.... Read More
CEO Spotlight: Wendy Olson Killion of Rome2Rio
Interview / Online
CEO Spotlight: Wendy Olson Killion of Rome2Rio
By Morgan Hines | January 27, 2026
Rome2Rio CEO Wendy Olson Killion explains why she believes multimodality is the heart of the travel industry and shares more about her transition from Expedia Group.... Read More
Africa-based Tripesa launches AI travel marketplace Roamio
News / Startups
Africa-based Tripesa launches AI travel marketplace Roamio
By Morgan Hines | January 26, 2026
With Roamio, Tripesa aims to eliminate middlemen, provide better prices and increase ancillary bookings while putting more money in the hands of small operators.... Read More
Startup Stage: Navifare helps travelers find and book cheap flights
Interview / Startups
Startup Stage: Navifare helps travelers find and book cheap flights
By Abby Crotty | January 26, 2026
The startup's AI agent surfaces the cheapest public fare for a flight, then lets partner OTAs compete to offer travelers an even better price.... Read More
A new age of travel selling: AI, personalization and human touch
News / Distribution
A new age of travel selling: AI, personalization and human touch
By Abby Crotty | January 26, 2026
Fora's Jake Peters and Unravel's Maarten van Pijpen discuss travel selling strategies and how both tech and humans fit in.... Read More
Capital One acquires spend management platform Brex
News / Technology
Capital One acquires spend management platform Brex
By Michael B. Baker - Business Travel News | January 23, 2026
Brex, which offers corporate cards, payments and automated expense management, added corporate travel management in 2023 through a partnership with Spotnana.... Read More
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