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RobosizeME lands $2M to automate back-office hotel processes

By Linda Fox | February 25, 2026

RobosizeME aims to help hoteliers reduce errors, cut costs and free up staff to focus on other parts... Read More

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Awaze unveils ChatGPT app as part of £45M modernization effort

By Linda Fox | February 24, 2026

The app initially features the Cottages.com brand and enables travelers to use conversational... Read More

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Operto develops multi-agent system for hotel operations

By Linda Fox | February 23, 2026

The agents are centralized in a hub that includes hotel policies, operational documents and live... Read More

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Wyndham working across AI platforms to drive direct bookings

By Linda Fox | February 20, 2026

Wyndham's CEO Geoffrey Ballotti discussed how the company's AI initiatives will help customers find... Read More

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Sabre shuffles leadership team for 'AI-native' future

By Linda Fox | February 18, 2026

Sabre does not see AI agents disintermediating its marketplace and believes it is well-placed as a... Read More

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Tripadvisor investor calls for management overhaul

By Linda Fox | February 18, 2026

Starboard said it has provided feedback on Tripadvisor's strategy and AI initiatives but believes the... Read More

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IHG plans AI-compatible hotel content platform

By Linda Fox | February 17, 2026

IHG, whose brands include Holiday Inn and Crowne Plaza, is grouping AI into three areas: guest... Read More

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Airbnb's Reserve Now, Pay Later expanded globally

By Linda Fox | February 17, 2026

The accommodation platform tested the payment option last summer before extending it to U.S. travelers... Read More

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Ixigo eyes global expansion, acquires majority stake in Trenes

By Linda Fox | February 13, 2026

Ixigo expects “meaningful synergies” from the investment by combining Trenes' customer base and... Read More

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Google testing ad formats for travel in AI Mode

By Linda Fox | February 13, 2026

Google is testing ad formats in retail and said similar tests were happening in other industries such... Read More

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