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India-based MakeMyTrip, Ixigo working with OpenAI to expand AI capabilities

By Abby Crotty | February 18, 2026

The travel companies are working with the U.S. AI giant to advance trip planning and AI capabilities across their platforms.... Read More

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Sabre shuffles leadership team for 'AI-native' future

By Linda Fox | February 18, 2026

Sabre does not see AI agents disintermediating its marketplace and believes it is well-placed as a transactional layer for AI platforms.... Read More

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Vrbo partners with WeatherPromise to add weather-guarantee option

By Abby Crotty | February 18, 2026

U.S. travelers will now see the option to add protection to “select reservations” through Vrbo.... Read More

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Tripadvisor investor calls for management overhaul

By Linda Fox | February 18, 2026

Starboard said it has provided feedback on Tripadvisor's strategy and AI initiatives but believes the "status quo pace of change is unacceptable." ... Read More

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WebMCP offers path for travel sites to become ‘agent-ready’

By Morgan Hines | February 18, 2026

Travel was highlighted as a use case for the WebMCP standard driven by Google and Microsoft.... Read More

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IHG plans AI-compatible hotel content platform

By Linda Fox | February 17, 2026

IHG, whose brands include Holiday Inn and Crowne Plaza, is grouping AI into three areas: guest acquisition, commercial optimization and cost efficiency. ... Read More

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Airbnb's Reserve Now, Pay Later expanded globally

By Linda Fox | February 17, 2026

The accommodation platform tested the payment option last summer before extending it to U.S. travelers in August 2025.... Read More

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Chief AI officer or CTO? Travel’s evolving executive playbook

By Morgan Hines | February 17, 2026

Amex GBT, Kayak, Expedia Group and Airbnb have adjusted their leadership teams to account for AI evolution.... Read More

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Ixigo eyes global expansion, acquires majority stake in Trenes

By Linda Fox | February 13, 2026

Ixigo expects “meaningful synergies” from the investment by combining Trenes' customer base and integrations with the Indian OTA’s product innovation and technological expertise.... Read More