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Travel community reacts as ex-Sonder CEO raises $6M for Odessia
News / Finance
Travel community reacts as ex-Sonder CEO raises $6M for Odessia
By Morgan Hines | June 11, 2026
Some travel industry players were congratulatory, others poked holes in Odessia's model.... Read More
Early AI lessons, experiments at Expedia Group
News / Technology
Early AI lessons, experiments at Expedia Group
By Morgan Hines | June 11, 2026
Chief product officer Shilpa Ranganathan discussed Expedia Group’s AI innovation pace, early chatbot... Read More
US car rental growth remains muted amid new pressures
News / Online
US car rental growth remains muted amid new pressures
By Phocuswright Research | June 9, 2026
Weaker inbound travel, vehicle recalls and evolving booking channels are shaping the industry's... Read More
Where hotel AI ambitions meet structural reality
News / Technology
Where hotel AI ambitions meet structural reality
By Morgan Hines | June 9, 2026
Executives from Choice, Minor and Ascott discuss AI implementation strategies and share how they are... Read More
Expedia Group chairman Barry Diller says AI won't replace humans
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Expedia Group chairman Barry Diller says AI won't replace humans
By Morgan Hines | June 5, 2026
Expedia Group is intent on pursuing AI opportunities, but the company’s chairman has expressed... Read More
Architecture, pace, culture: Navigating travel's AI transition
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Architecture, pace, culture: Navigating travel's AI transition
By Morgan Hines | June 4, 2026
Executives from Hilton, Air Canada, Marriott and Evolve share what they have learned revamping legacy... Read More
AI-powered Mindtrip expands to Europe
News / Startups
AI-powered Mindtrip expands to Europe
By Morgan Hines | June 3, 2026
Mindtrip has signed contracts with two destination marketing organizations: Madeira Promotion Bureau... Read More
Travel marketers prepare for the rise of AI agents
News / Technology
Travel marketers prepare for the rise of AI agents
By Morgan Hines | May 28, 2026
Executives from Expedia Group, OpenAI and The Trade Desk say travel marketers must adapt as AI agents... Read More
Expedia Group to acquire CarTrawler in bid to become B2B ‘one-stop shop’
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Expedia Group to acquire CarTrawler in bid to become B2B ‘one-stop shop’
By Morgan Hines | May 20, 2026
Expedia Group announced the acquisition and a number of AI products at its Explore event in Las Vegas.... Read More
Expedia Group expands Meta partnership amid push to connect social, booking
News / Technology
Expedia Group expands Meta partnership amid push to connect social, booking
By Morgan Hines | May 19, 2026
 The expanded collaboration follows the recent news that Expedia is a partner with TikTok for its... Read More
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