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Case studies on AI in travel highlight data, trust and bottleneck challenges
News / Technology
Case studies on AI in travel highlight data, trust and bottleneck challenges
By Linda Fox | August 14, 2026
Phocuswright Europe 2026 provided a platform for three companies—TravlrID, TrustYou and The Hotels Network—to share examples of AI in action and debate challenges.... Read More
The challenge of keeping AI-generated travel review summaries accurate, objective and useful
News / Technology
The challenge of keeping AI-generated travel review summaries accurate, objective and useful
By Abby Crotty | August 13, 2026
AI-generated review summaries promise simplicity in travel, but can they capture the full picture?... Read More
Fliggy announces its latest agentic AI travel assistant
News / Technology
Fliggy announces its latest agentic AI travel assistant
By Abby Crotty | August 12, 2026
The assistant is powered by Alibaba’s Qwen model and trained on Fliggy’s proprietary travel data and real-time transaction systems.... Read More
TUI Group credits AI-driven cost savings for Q3 results
News / Finance
TUI Group credits AI-driven cost savings for Q3 results
By Linda Fox | August 12, 2026
TUI Group CEO Sebastian Ebel described AI as a game changer for customer service and yield management, as well as for distribution going forward. ... Read More
Entravel Group secures $7.5M to expand white-label model in travel
News / Startups
Entravel Group secures $7.5M to expand white-label model in travel
By Linda Fox | August 12, 2026
The investment will go towards processing higher booking volumes and the launch of a stablecoin-enabled financial layer for settlement.... Read More
AI transformation in travel: Javier Cabrerizo of HBX Group
Interview / Technology
AI transformation in travel: Javier Cabrerizo of HBX Group
By Morgan Hines | August 12, 2026
Javier Cabrerizo, chief strategy, transformation and AI officer for HBX Group, sat down with PhocusWire as part of our AI Transformation in Travel series.... Read More
Airbnb partners with Tripadvisor amid plans to scale Experiences
News / Distribution
Airbnb partners with Tripadvisor amid plans to scale Experiences
By Abby Crotty | August 11, 2026
On Airbnb's Q2 earnings call, CEO Brian Chesky said Experiences growth is "on a multiyear time horizon."... Read More
IHG working with Google agentic booking pilot, wider AI initiatives
News / Online
IHG working with Google agentic booking pilot, wider AI initiatives
By Linda Fox | August 11, 2026
IHG confirmed its participation in Google's agentic AI booking pilot during its H1 2026 earnings report.... Read More
Zerolook secures $1.9M to address AI search volumes
News / Finance
Zerolook secures $1.9M to address AI search volumes
By Linda Fox | August 11, 2026
The Switzerland-based company uses machine learning to predict prices and flight itineraries to help reduce the volume of hits on airline systems.... Read More
STRs enter a new phase of scrutiny and structural growth
News / Online
STRs enter a new phase of scrutiny and structural growth
By Phocuswright Research | August 11, 2026
Short-term rental gross bookings hit $219.9 billion in 2025, with growth split by region.... Read More
What the EU AI Act means for the travel industry
News / Technology
What the EU AI Act means for the travel industry
By Mark Frary | August 11, 2026
The EU AI Act requires clear labeling of AI-generated content and transparency when customers are interacting with AI systems.... Read More
Bilt debuts tech platform for travel advisors
News / Technology
Bilt debuts tech platform for travel advisors
By Jamie Biesiada - Travel Weekly | August 10, 2026
Bilt worked with a board of travel advisors to develop the platform.... Read More
AI surge meets a crowded digital landscape in Thailand’s online travel boom
News / Technology
AI surge meets a crowded digital landscape in Thailand’s online travel boom
By WiT | August 10, 2026
A new WiT report looks at how local giants, government superapps and sky-high AI enthusiasm are reshaping how Thais book their trips. ... Read More
Startup Stage: Strut wants to build booking systems for motels
Interview / Startups
Startup Stage: Strut wants to build booking systems for motels
By Abby Crotty | August 10, 2026
Strut builds properties a booking engine on their own site and builds a guest network with stay history and contact information... Read More
TourRadar's Travis Pittman on rebuilding the company using AI
Opinion / Technology
TourRadar's Travis Pittman on rebuilding the company using AI
By Travis Pittman - TourRadar | August 10, 2026
TourRadar CEO and co-founder Travis Pittman outlines his experience training AI, comparing the experience to training a junior employee.... Read More
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