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The Weather Company, Steller partner for travel discovery on weather.com
News / Technology
The Weather Company, Steller partner for travel discovery on weather.com
By Morgan Hines | May 6, 2026
The collaboration combines Weather Company’s scale and data with Steller’s creator-led travel video.... Read More
Amex GBT to go private in $6.3B acquisition by Long Lake
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Amex GBT to go private in $6.3B acquisition by Long Lake
By Morgan Hines | May 4, 2026
The all-cash transaction, which is backed by General Catalyst, is expected to close in the second half... Read More
DMOs shift toward destination-as-a-service model in AI era
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DMOs shift toward destination-as-a-service model in AI era
By Morgan Hines | May 4, 2026
As travelers lean into AI travel planning, how can DMOs maintain and gain visibility?... Read More
Uber adds hotels, leans on loyalty to drive bookings
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Uber adds hotels, leans on loyalty to drive bookings
By Morgan Hines | April 29, 2026
Uber is pushing to become a super app as it expands to offer hotels, voice booking and more.... Read More
Booking Holdings’ play to keep travelers in ecosystem with AI
News / Finance
Booking Holdings’ play to keep travelers in ecosystem with AI
By Morgan Hines | April 28, 2026
The company shared strong Q1 results, AI updates and its outlook on the conflict in the Middle East.... Read More
Tripadvisor, Viator expand AI partnerships with Claude, Alexa+
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Tripadvisor, Viator expand AI partnerships with Claude, Alexa+
By Morgan Hines | April 23, 2026
Tripadvisor and Viator are expanding their AI efforts to support travel planning in Claude and Alexa+.... Read More
EDreams introduces AI planner, ChatGPT app
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EDreams introduces AI planner, ChatGPT app
By Morgan Hines | April 22, 2026
EDreams joins the string of travel brands with ChatGPT apps, including Expedia, Booking.com,... Read More
Expedia Group shutters Lastminute.com.au booking site
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Expedia Group shutters Lastminute.com.au booking site
By Morgan Hines | April 17, 2026
Bookings can be made through May 15 and the site will close down on June 2, according to the company.... Read More
Timeshifter raise brings jet lag app’s total funding to $5.3M
News / Online
Timeshifter raise brings jet lag app’s total funding to $5.3M
By Morgan Hines | April 16, 2026
The raise should speed the company’s expansion to healthcare and shift work but it remains committed... Read More
AI-powered airline pricing: Weathering Iran war volatility
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AI-powered airline pricing: Weathering Iran war volatility
By Morgan Hines | April 16, 2026
Industry stakeholders discuss how airline pricing models are holding up amid Middle East volatility.... Read More
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Yatra considers options to regain Nasdaq compliance
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India-based online travel agency Yatra has 180 days to regain compliance with Nasdaq.... Read More