Morgan Hines News

Aven Hospitality, Hovr partner to integrate video technology
News / Technology
Aven Hospitality, Hovr partner to integrate video technology
By Morgan Hines | March 19, 2026
Aven Hospitalty will add Hovr's dynamic video technology to its booking engine to give hoteliers the... Read More
APAC startup funding tightens as market matures
News / Startups
APAC startup funding tightens as market matures
By Morgan Hines | March 19, 2026
 APAC is undergoing structural shifts in travel startup funding and innovation.... Read More
What does ‘AI-native’ really mean in travel?
News / Technology
What does ‘AI-native’ really mean in travel?
By Morgan Hines | March 18, 2026
Travel companies are shifting to an "AI-native" model—what that means for legacy brands and startups... Read More
OpenAI’s shift shows travel is too complex for quick-fix distribution
News / Technology
OpenAI’s shift shows travel is too complex for quick-fix distribution
By Morgan Hines | March 10, 2026
According to a report from The Information, OpenAI has moved purchasing to ChatGPT apps.... Read More
Expedia CFO on what's driving ‘radical’ shift at travel giant
News / Online
Expedia CFO on what's driving ‘radical’ shift at travel giant
By Morgan Hines | March 5, 2026
CFO Scott Schenkel detailed how Expedia Group is optimizing operations to maximize efficiency and... Read More
Lighthouse introduces ChatGPT app for direct hotel booking
News / Technology
Lighthouse introduces ChatGPT app for direct hotel booking
By Morgan Hines | March 4, 2026
Powered by Connect AI from Lighthouse, The Hotels Network app in ChatGPT is open to hotels across the... Read More
Travel Token Marketplace acquires Camino Network initiator Chain4Travel
News / Startups
Travel Token Marketplace acquires Camino Network initiator Chain4Travel
By Morgan Hines | February 27, 2026
Blockchain startup Chain4Travel was previously named a PhocusWire Hot 25 Travel Startup for 2025.... Read More
Skyscanner launches flights app in ChatGPT
News / Technology
Skyscanner launches flights app in ChatGPT
By Morgan Hines | February 27, 2026
Skyscanner joins Hyatt, Accor, MakeMyTrip, Expedia, Booking.com and others in launching its ChatGPT... Read More
AI is changing travel companies’ hiring mindset
News / Technology
AI is changing travel companies’ hiring mindset
By Morgan Hines | February 25, 2026
Travel industry stakeholders weigh in on how AI is changing hiring thought processes.... Read More
Canada’s travel advisor market holds steady as costs rise and tech evolves
News / Online
Canada’s travel advisor market holds steady as costs rise and tech evolves
By Phocuswright Research | February 23, 2026
Phocuswright Research's latest report offers a comprehensive look at Canada's travel advisor... Read More
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