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Fora lands $60M to scale AI assistant for travel advisors
News / Startups
Fora lands $60M to scale AI assistant for travel advisors
By Linda Fox | July 16, 2026
Fora is looking to scale is AI assistant, Via, which is currently in beta with a number of its top... Read More
CEO Spotlight: Andrés Spitzer of Civitatis
Interview / Online
CEO Spotlight: Andrés Spitzer of Civitatis
By Linda Fox | July 10, 2026
Six months into the role, Andrés Spitzer, CEO of Civitatis, discussed growth for the tours and... Read More
Mews cuts 15% of workforce as AI changes 'economics of hospitality'
News / Technology
Mews cuts 15% of workforce as AI changes 'economics of hospitality'
By Linda Fox | July 7, 2026
A spokesperson for the company said the cuts were across all teams and geographies, adding that... Read More
The importance of fundamentals in travel if the agentic workforce is untrustworthy
News / Technology
The importance of fundamentals in travel if the agentic workforce is untrustworthy
By Linda Fox | July 7, 2026
Trainline has partnered with Anthropic to implement AI internally and in customer-facing applications.... Read More
Weighing build versus buy in travel's AI era
News / Distribution
Weighing build versus buy in travel's AI era
By Linda Fox | July 6, 2026
Executives from Amadeus, Etraveli and HTS discussed acquisition strategy and in-house development... Read More
Yatra considers options to regain Nasdaq compliance
News / Online
Yatra considers options to regain Nasdaq compliance
By Linda Fox | July 1, 2026
India-based online travel agency Yatra has 180 days to regain compliance with Nasdaq.... Read More
Holidu continues European growth with acquisition of Gites.com
News / Online
Holidu continues European growth with acquisition of Gites.com
By Linda Fox | July 1, 2026
The deal, which is Germany-based Holidu’s 14th acquisition, is in line with its strategy to integrate... Read More
Almost right isn't good enough for travel's agentic future
News / Technology
Almost right isn't good enough for travel's agentic future
By Linda Fox | June 29, 2026
Executives from Anthropic, Kismet and Travelport discuss where the travel industry is in its journey... Read More
Trip.com Group eyes 200 million inbound travelers in next five years
News / Online
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
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... 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