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Uber cuts staff by 10%, removing layers and simplifying structures

By Linda Fox | September 3, 2026

CEO Dara Khosrowshahi told employees in a memo that the reorganization was to position Uber for the... Read More

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CEO Spotlight: Matthijs Welle of Mews

By Abby Crotty & Linda Fox | September 3, 2026

The CEO discusses Mews' acquisition strategy, his dynamic with founder Richard Valtr and the company's... Read More

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WeTravel acquires Tourwriter to broaden custom travel focus

By Linda Fox | September 2, 2026

The companies will operate as separate platforms, with Glenn Campbell continuing to lead Tourwriter.... Read More

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What Revolut's entrepreneur in residence thinks AI can do for travel

By Linda Fox | August 27, 2026

Revolut lifestyle's AI lead Stanislav Bondarenko discusses the potential for AI to do some mind... Read More

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Uber adds train booking from Ixigo to app in India

By Linda Fox | August 18, 2026

The partnership builds on Uber’s existing intercity travel service in India including cab rentals and... Read More

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How Bright Blue Villas brought an institutional approach to luxury villa rental

By Linda Fox | August 17, 2026

Natasha Martsekis, a former banker, founded Bright Blue Villas in 2014 to offer luxury accommodation... Read More

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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... Read More

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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... Read More

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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... Read More

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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... Read More

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