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Cloudbeds to launch direct-booking integration with Meta's Muse
News / Online
Cloudbeds to launch direct-booking integration with Meta's Muse
By Abby Crotty | October 20, 2026
The API integration is set to roll out to Cloudbeds' U.S. hotel customers in the first quarter of 2027.... Read More
TourHub raises £3 million to scale multi-day tour platform
News / Finance
TourHub raises £3 million to scale multi-day tour platform
By Cathy Walsh | October 20, 2026
The funding will support technology improvements, international marketing and expansion of its tour operator network.... Read More
Hotels are using AI to recommend room rates, not set them
News / Technology
Hotels are using AI to recommend room rates, not set them
By Abby Crotty | October 20, 2026
The findings come from RoomPriceGenie’s 2026 State of Revenue Management Report, which included responses from 450 hoteliers across Europe, North America and APAC.... Read More
Return on tokens: Who pays for the free travel agent?
Opinion / Technology
Return on tokens: Who pays for the free travel agent?
By Eugenia Dunaeva - TravelAI | October 20, 2026
Eugenia Dunaeva, an independent director at TravelAI, argues that the money behind personal AI agents is real, but the unit economics are not.... Read More
Ixigo revenue up 13% as hotel business gains momentum
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Ixigo revenue up 13% as hotel business gains momentum
By Cathy Walsh | October 19, 2026
Hotels led segment growth, with GTV increasing 159% year over year and hotel revenue growing 528%.... Read More
Ramp secures $1.85B, homes in on AI
News / Finance
Ramp secures $1.85B, homes in on AI
By Linda Fox | October 19, 2026
The company recently launched AI token spend management to help finance and technical teams understand and control the technology across different areas of the business.... Read More
Startup Stage: Tripician uses AI to build verified, collaborative travel itineraries
Interview / Startups
Startup Stage: Tripician uses AI to build verified, collaborative travel itineraries
By Cathy Walsh | October 19, 2026
The startup combines AI-powered trip planning with live place verification, feasibility checks and group collaboration tools.... Read More
Where are they now? Checking in with the Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024
News / Startups
Where are they now? Checking in with the Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024
By PhocusWire | October 19, 2026
Four members of the Hot 25 class of 2024 share this year's milestones and where they see AI having a real impact.... Read More
PhocusWire travel tech news briefs: Agoda, FCM Travel, HomeToGo and more...
News / Technology
PhocusWire travel tech news briefs: Agoda, FCM Travel, HomeToGo and more...
By PhocusWire | October 16, 2026
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry.... Read More
Tracking travel startup funding rounds and acquisitions in Q3
News / Finance
Tracking travel startup funding rounds and acquisitions in Q3
By Linda Fox | October 16, 2026
Travel startup funding rounds were elusive in Q3, while acquisitions were more abundant.... Read More
SITA to acquire Collins Aerospace's airport IT business
News / Online
SITA to acquire Collins Aerospace's airport IT business
By Abby Crotty | October 15, 2026
Collins Aerospace's airport IT unit provides passenger processing, baggage and airport operations technology solutions.... Read More
Mindtrip brings AI discovery to Norwegian destination organizations
News / Technology
Mindtrip brings AI discovery to Norwegian destination organizations
By Linda Fox | October 15, 2026
The partnership brings Mindtrip's travel discovery technology to “Norway by Locals,” an upcoming website that helps travelers plan, save and share trips across Norwegian destinations.... Read More
4 scenarios for flight booking in the age of agentic AI
News / Technology
4 scenarios for flight booking in the age of agentic AI
By Mark Frary | October 15, 2026
A report from Lufthansa Innovation Hub mapped out how AI agents could change the booking process, and industry executives weighed in on the most likely outcomes for airlines.... Read More
AI travel clearance startup Intellivisa raises $3M
News / Startups
AI travel clearance startup Intellivisa raises $3M
By Cathy Walsh | October 14, 2026
The company plans to expand its technology beyond visa processing, with a focus on helping travelers meet clearance requirements before departure.... Read More
Booking Holdings launches Vayo AI travel agent, plans $100M investment
News / Startups
Booking Holdings launches Vayo AI travel agent, plans $100M investment
By Abby Crotty | October 14, 2026
Vayo organizes travel bookings from users’ inboxes and monitors trips for savings and disruptions, including reservations made outside Booking Holdings’ brands.... Read More
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