There is much AI can do to help make travel more sustainable, but to truly help the travel sector evolve the collective efforts of individuals, communities and governments will be needed.   ... Read More

Overlooking the U.S. Capitol, the Travel Technology Association held its first Policy & Innovation Showcase with Airbnb, Sabre, Booking Holdings and more.... Read More

In an interview at WiT Japan and North Asia, Cuthbert said that with Google’s increasing control and the potential for a “super app” powered by AI, the future of online travel intermediaries remains highly uncertain, posing existential challenges to their business models.... Read More

Voyria is looking to attract artificial intelligence-focused travel technology startups in the U.K. and Ireland and plans to support them financially as well as through mentorship.... Read More

B2B accommodation connectivity provider TravelgateX joins Travelsoft alongside reservation technology specialist Atcore Technology and Travel Connection Technology.   ... Read More

As the VRMA Executive Summit opens next week, Matt Landau says that while professionalism is a baseline for vacation rentals, creative individuality is its heart.... Read More

As Gorin moves into the CEO role at Expedia Group, she shares her thoughts on AI, social commerce, the B2B business, Vrbo and OneKey, as well as opinions on Airbnb and the TikTok ban.... Read More

The technology aims to help airlines make the move from the passenger-name-record world to more modern retailing via API-based solutions.... Read More

HomeToGo has released a beta version of AI Sunny, a step up from its chatbot Sunny, which has been in place for a number of years, as it looks to develop a full travel assistant.... Read More

As personalized travel becomes a priority, more hotel operators and system developers believe a growing number of guests will demand early check-ins — even if they have to pay for it. ... Read More

 David Lavorel, CEO of SITA, said the acquisition marks “an exciting new era of travel.”... Read More

Revenue from accommodation reservations increased 29% to $623 million while transportation ticketing revenue was up 20% to $692 million.... Read More

This is a preview of Phocuswright's full report - From Buzzword to Bottom Line: Keeping Pace with Gen AI in Travel... Read More

Marriott International chief revenue and technology officer Drew Pinto discusses the hotel giant's strategy to replace its CRS, PMS and loyalty platform and its approach to newer technologies.... Read More

The company plans to put the funds toward further growth and technology investment, “including improved digital insurance distribution solutions, deploying artificial intelligence claims handling and expanding the protection solutions on the platform.”... Read More