Morgan Hines News

The future of agentic payments in travel
News / Technology
The future of agentic payments in travel
By Morgan Hines | November 11, 2025
Agentic commerce is becoming a reality—how far is the travel industry from moving to AI-powered... Read More
Nearly half of Airbnb experiences bookings unrelated to accommodations
News / Online
Nearly half of Airbnb experiences bookings unrelated to accommodations
By Morgan Hines | November 6, 2025
When asked why Airbnb wasn’t a partner on OpenAI’s launch of ChatGPT apps, CEO Brian Chesky said the... Read More
Tripadvisor confirms job cuts, restructuring to focus on experiences
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Tripadvisor confirms job cuts, restructuring to focus on experiences
By Morgan Hines & Linda Fox | November 6, 2025
Tripadvisor Group is shifting to become an "experiences-led and AI-enabled company."... Read More
Rapid Fire with Kristie Goshow, formerly of Peregrine Hospitality
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Rapid Fire with Kristie Goshow, formerly of Peregrine Hospitality
By Morgan Hines | November 4, 2025
As we approach The Phocuswright Conference in San Diego, PhocusWire is highlighting a number of... Read More
Message received: WhatsApp’s role in travel industry
News / Technology
Message received: WhatsApp’s role in travel industry
By Morgan Hines | October 30, 2025
Travel companies are integrating with WhatsApp to take advantage of its wide user base.... Read More
Rapid Fire with Adam Harris of Cloudbeds
News / Online
Rapid Fire with Adam Harris of Cloudbeds
By Morgan Hines | October 28, 2025
As we approach The Phocuswright Conference in San Diego, PhocusWire is highlighting a number of... Read More
Rapid Fire with Caroline Strachan of Festive Road
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Rapid Fire with Caroline Strachan of Festive Road
By Morgan Hines | October 23, 2025
As we approach The Phocuswright Conference in San Diego, PhocusWire is highlighting a number of... Read More
The Middle East travel startup atmosphere is buzzing
News / Startups
The Middle East travel startup atmosphere is buzzing
By Morgan Hines | October 22, 2025
As the Middle East sees rapid travel growth, its startup environment is characterized by ambition and... Read More
Google launches Google Maps in Gemini API
News / Technology
Google launches Google Maps in Gemini API
By Morgan Hines | October 20, 2025
Google said the mechanism will be similar to grounding with Google Search, which provides increased... Read More
European Commission's tourism strategy will focus on 3 priorities
News / Online
European Commission's tourism strategy will focus on 3 priorities
By Morgan Hines | October 20, 2025
Apostolos Tzitzikostas, European commissioner for sustainable transport and tourism, shared Europe’s... Read More
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