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Trust, AI acceleration, diversity to shape the future of travel
News / Online
Trust, AI acceleration, diversity to shape the future of travel
By Morgan Hines | June 26, 2026
Travel industry stakeholders from various sectors shared their takes on what will impact travel’s future at HBX Group’s MarketHub Americas event.... Read More
Trip.com Group eyes 200 million inbound travelers in next five years
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Trip.com Group eyes 200 million inbound travelers in next five years
By Linda Fox | June 25, 2026
The China-based OTA is exploring partnerships to integrate with AI platforms for travel planning.... Read More
Sabre tech lead lifts curtain on company’s technological shift
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Sabre tech lead lifts curtain on company’s technological shift
By Morgan Hines | June 25, 2026
Garry Wiseman shared about the company’s AI strategy and development, building trust and change management.... Read More
Chaty AI raises $1.15 million seed round to expand AI assistant for travel experiences
News / Finance
Chaty AI raises $1.15 million seed round to expand AI assistant for travel experiences
By Cathy Walsh | June 24, 2026
The Australia-based startup plans to accelerate development of its conversational AI platform, which helps tours, activities and attractions operators automate customer service and bookings across voice and web channels.... Read More
Klook’s Wilfred Fan on using social to spread travel
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Klook’s Wilfred Fan on using social to spread travel
By WiT | June 24, 2026
Klook's chief commercial officer discusses using creator content and booking data to disperse tourism, drive social commerce and adapt to an AI-powered travel landscape.... Read More
Why AI pricing still fails hotels—and what needs to change
Opinion / Technology
Why AI pricing still fails hotels—and what needs to change
By Tong Yin - InsightBridge Global | June 24, 2026
Tong Yin, founder and CEO of InsightBridge Global, argues that most hotel revenue management systems are built on outdated assumptions and must evolve into adaptive, human-in-the-loop platforms that learn from operator expertise and changing market signals.... Read More
Travel's next operating system won't be built on search
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Travel's next operating system won't be built on search
By Cathy Walsh | June 24, 2026
At Phocuswright Europe 2026, OAG CEO Filip Filipov explored how AI agents could transform the traveler experience and what the industry must build to enable it.... Read More
CEO Spotlight: Julie Cheetham of Travalyst
Interview / Technology
CEO Spotlight: Julie Cheetham of Travalyst
By Linda Fox | June 23, 2026
Ahead of Climate Week London 2026 Travalyst CEO Julie Cheetham discusses how the travel sustainability discussion has evolved to conversations around risk management and revenue impact.... Read More
Business travel buyers look to AI for help managing disruption
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Business travel buyers look to AI for help managing disruption
By Cathy Walsh | June 23, 2026
Separate surveys from Business Travel Show Europe and TravelTech Show highlight growing investment in artificial intelligence as travel companies look to manage disruption, improve traveler experiences and reduce costs.... Read More
OTAs lead, AI rises and travelers research less: New findings from three key European markets
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OTAs lead, AI rises and travelers research less: New findings from three key European markets
By Phocuswright Research | June 23, 2026
How Europe’s travelers are planning differently in 2026.... Read More
Startup Stage: HostProfit.ai targets STR intelligence layer
Interview / Startups
Startup Stage: HostProfit.ai targets STR intelligence layer
By Cathy Walsh | June 22, 2026
The startup combines pricing, listing analysis, distribution and AI visibility insights to help portfolio operators identify revenue opportunities.... Read More
Cutting through the AI noise: Hospitality's next era
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Cutting through the AI noise: Hospitality's next era
By Morgan Hines | June 22, 2026
Stakeholders from Aimbridge Hospitality, In2 Consulting, Wyndham and Another Star shared their thoughts on the AI era at HITEC 2026... Read More
Navan acquires Brazilian TMC Smartrips
News / Finance
Navan acquires Brazilian TMC Smartrips
By Cathy Walsh | June 18, 2026
The deal gives Navan a deeper presence in Brazil and advances its strategy of expanding internationally through regional travel management acquisitions.... Read More
Booking.com's James Waters on the human psyche, AI and shiny things
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Booking.com's James Waters on the human psyche, AI and shiny things
By Linda Fox | June 18, 2026
James Waters, chief business officer of Booking.com, spoke about the ways AI is impacting the travel industry and human behavior during an interview at Phocuswright Europe 2026.... Read More
PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: Headlines from HITEC 2026
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PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: Headlines from HITEC 2026
By PhocusWire | June 18, 2026
All the people, partner and product news from HITEC 2026.... Read More
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