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Tripadvisor getting four new directors after agreement with activist investor
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Tripadvisor getting four new directors after agreement with activist investor
By Linda Fox | March 23, 2026
Tripadvisor's board is getting two new directors with immediate effect and a further two at its annual... Read More
MakeMyTrip partners with Mastercard on AI travel concierge
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MakeMyTrip partners with Mastercard on AI travel concierge
By Linda Fox | March 23, 2026
The service, which is called Lifestyle Navigator, aims to offer a personalized experience, by... Read More
Google adds cart, loyalty features to UCP
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Google adds cart, loyalty features to UCP
By Linda Fox | March 20, 2026
The company has added cart and loyalty capabilities to simplify the shopping experience.... Read More
Rethinking travel's engagement in global issues
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Rethinking travel's engagement in global issues
By Linda Fox | March 20, 2026
A session at ITB Berlin focused on overlapping global challenges, the need for escapism and heightened... Read More
Hilton adds Yotel to portfolio with franchise deal
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Hilton adds Yotel to portfolio with franchise deal
By Linda Fox | March 19, 2026
YOTEL will continue to license and manage its brand but have access to Hilton's distribution and... Read More
MakeMyTrip ponders IPO in India
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MakeMyTrip ponders IPO in India
By Linda Fox | March 17, 2026
The OTA said a listing could unlock additional capital for growth and strengthen its position in the... Read More
MCP vs. NDC and other challenges facing airline distribution
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MCP vs. NDC and other challenges facing airline distribution
By Linda Fox | March 17, 2026
Airline, intermediary and travel technology executives shared thoughts on NDC, evolution with orders... Read More
Is stablecoin the answer to travel payment inefficiency?
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Is stablecoin the answer to travel payment inefficiency?
By Linda Fox | March 16, 2026
Payment specialists at the Airline Distribution 2026 event highlighted areas where stablecoin can save... Read More
AI's potential to drive digitalization in tours and activities
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AI's potential to drive digitalization in tours and activities
By Linda Fox | March 16, 2026
During a session at ITB Berlin, executives from Civitatis, Expedia Group and Nezasa discussed where AI... Read More
Expedia helps hotels with revenue strategy through data partnership
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Expedia helps hotels with revenue strategy through data partnership
By Linda Fox | March 13, 2026
PredictHQ data is integrated with Expedia Partner Center and aims to give hotels access to insights... Read More
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Choice Hotels acquires RV travel company Harvest Hosts for $130M
October 1, 2026
Choice Hotels acquires RV travel company Harvest Hosts for $130M
Choice is acquiring 100% of Harvest Hosts in an all cash deal from growth equity firm Stripes and... Read More
Juniper Group acquires Bookassist
October 1, 2026
Juniper Group acquires Bookassist
Terms of the deal have not been disclosed, but Ireland-based Bookassist will join Juniper Group in... Read More