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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 new in-app booking, a sign of the OTA's focus on growing its B2B distribution strategy.... Read More

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World Travel Holdings gets investment from Citation Capital

By Linda Fox | May 19, 2026

World Travel Holdings, which was founded in 2005, said it generates more than $2.5 billion in annual booking volume.... Read More

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Wellness tourism hits $894B, with more growth ahead

By Phocuswright Research | May 19, 2026

Wellness tourism is at “the powerful intersection of two large and growing multi-trillion-dollar industries."... Read More

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Expedia Group moves advertising unit under CMO Jochen Koedijk

By Morgan Hines | May 18, 2026

The move continues Expedia Group's reorganization following the merger of its B2B and supply businesses.... Read More

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European Commission proposes rail ticketing overhaul with new passenger protections

By Mark Frary | May 18, 2026

The proposed Passenger Package would open online rail ticketing services to other operators, strengthen protections for multi-operator journeys and establish new rules for ticketing agreements.... Read More

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PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: Emburse, Agoda, NextTrip and more...

By PhocusWire | May 15, 2026

Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry.... Read More

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FCM to relaunch AI assistant Sam with expanded features, guardrails

By Michael B. Baker - BTN | May 15, 2026

The updated tool combines conversational trip management, corporate travel policy controls and live agent handoff.... Read More

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Ixigo launches travel app with conversational booking and agentic AI

By Cathy Walsh | May 14, 2026

The app includes natural language trip planning through Ixigo’s AI assistant TARA and AI-powered tools for flight alerts, boarding passes and post-booking support.... Read More

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Reframing travel plumbing: NDC, MCP as tech stack allies

By Morgan Hines | May 14, 2026

MCP has the potential to bolster NDC’s impact, enhancing access to content and streamlining integration, according to industry stakeholders.... Read More

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HBX builds out experiences offering with Bridgify acquisition

By Linda Fox | May 13, 2026

Bridgify, which was founded in 2019, offers an AI-powered platform providing access to more than a million experiences from global suppliers.... Read More

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Trip.com plans digital ID pilot using Google and Apple wallets

By Mark Frary | May 13, 2026

Air Canada, Turkish Airlines and Qatar Airways, as well as digital identity infrastructure platform Hopae, are expected to be involved in the pilot. ... Read More

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Direct Ferries launches ChatGPT app for search, discovery

By Morgan Hines | May 13, 2026

Bringing Direct Ferries into ChatGPT marks the next step in addressing the ferry segment’s fragmentation, according to CEO Niall Walsh.... Read More

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Airline retailing realities in 2026

By Linda Fox | May 13, 2026

Interaction between systems and seamless integration with passenger service systems are top challenges for airlines trying to become better retailers.... Read More

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TikTok formalizes in-app travel bookings with Booking.com, Expedia, Trip.com among partners

By Morgan Hines | May 12, 2026

TikTok GO brings in-app travel booking to 200 million U.S. users, compressing the path from video discovery to reservation.... Read More

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Spain’s surge signals a structural shift in global travel demand

By Phocuswright Research | May 12, 2026

Spain once again surpassed its previous tourism records in 2025, reaching 96.8 million international visitors, a 3.2% increase over 2024.... Read More

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