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Airbnb to launch hotel interface
News / Technology
Airbnb to launch hotel interface
By Morgan Hines | September 17, 2025
Brian Chesky’s discussion of a hotel feature on the Airbnb app follows a fee structure change that... Read More
The U.S. travel booking path fractured by social media, technology
News / Technology
The U.S. travel booking path fractured by social media, technology
By Morgan Hines | September 17, 2025
Younger travelers are straying from the traditional booking path in favor of technology-fueled... Read More
TourRadar launches ‘AI Discovery’ ChatGPT, Instagram, MCP integrations
News / Technology
TourRadar launches ‘AI Discovery’ ChatGPT, Instagram, MCP integrations
By Morgan Hines | September 15, 2025
The new tools are aimed at reimagining how travelers discover and book tours that span multiple days.... Read More
Tripadvisor CEO Matt Goldberg talks SEO, shift to AI
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Tripadvisor CEO Matt Goldberg talks SEO, shift to AI
By Morgan Hines | September 12, 2025
Tripadvisor has adjusted its strategy, building on its existing internet credibility to fit a changing... Read More
Brian Chesky on his mission to transform Airbnb into an ‘everything’ platform
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Brian Chesky on his mission to transform Airbnb into an ‘everything’ platform
By Morgan Hines | September 12, 2025
Airbnb is looking at AI, community building and additional offerings, including creating a “host... Read More
Tripadvisor, Expedia, Booking, Eu Travel Tech endorse EU online rating code
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Tripadvisor, Expedia, Booking, Eu Travel Tech endorse EU online rating code
By Morgan Hines | September 11, 2025
The European Union’s new code of conduct is directed at improved transparency and online review... Read More
Travel tech flashback: What made headlines in 2024?
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Travel tech flashback: What made headlines in 2024?
By Morgan Hines | September 10, 2025
The travel industry was enamored with artificial intelligence (AI) in 2024, with the topic repeatedly... Read More
Travel industry stakeholders react to Google Chrome, data sharing ruling
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Travel industry stakeholders react to Google Chrome, data sharing ruling
By Morgan Hines | September 5, 2025
What does it mean for travel now that Google will be required to share data with rivals?... Read More
Airbnb seems set up for hotel expansion, competition with OTAs
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Airbnb seems set up for hotel expansion, competition with OTAs
By Morgan Hines | September 4, 2025
The short-term rental giant may be gearing up to take on OTAs, but its recent fee structure shift may... Read More
Google will have to share data with competitors, U.S. judge rules
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Google will have to share data with competitors, U.S. judge rules
By Morgan Hines | September 2, 2025
Google will not have to sell its Chrome browser but will face new restraints such as a block on... Read More
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Tracking travel startup funding rounds and acquisitions in Q3
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Tracking travel startup funding rounds and acquisitions in Q3
Travel startup funding rounds were elusive in Q3, while acquisitions were more abundant.... Read More