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Uber teams up with Zoox in latest robotaxi partnership

By Abby Crotty | March 11, 2026

The deal is Uber's latest move as it works to become the "largest facilitator of AV trips in the world."... Read More

News / Online

Bilt acquires travel commissions platform Sion for $30M

By Abby Crotty | March 11, 2026

Bilt said the acquisition will support its travel rewards offering, which it flagged as a popular category among members. ... Read More

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Hilton rolls out AI trip-planning tool

By Abby Crotty | March 10, 2026

Hilton launched a beta version of the tool to a small group of users on Hilton.com.... Read More

News / Online

Is Gen Z really disloyal?

By Phocuswright Research | March 10, 2026

In its latest research, Phocuswright reveals that Gen Z loves loyalty programs, just not the way you think.... Read More

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

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Investor challenges Booking Holdings’ balance sheet, buyback strategy

By Cathy Walsh | March 9, 2026

CMF Capital sent a letter to the company’s board of directors detailing concerns about the OTA's position following its Q4 2025 earnings release.... Read More

News / Distribution

MakeMyTrip to expand packages through Flamingo Transworld acquisition

By Linda Fox | March 9, 2026

The acquisition will complement MMT’s holiday packages business and help drive its growth across India.... Read More

Interview / Startups

Startup Stage: BizTrip AI wants to replace fragmented booking systems for business travelers

By Abby Crotty | March 9, 2026

In February, startup announced $1.5 million in pre-seed funding.... Read More

News / Technology

AI-driven pricing and operations deliver measurable hotel gains

By Cathy Walsh | March 9, 2026

Early adopters report improvements in areas including revenue, efficiency and resource management.... Read More

News / Online

Gharage Ventures launches €40M Fund I to back travel retail startups

By Abby Crotty | March 6, 2026

The VC fund plans to invest in roughly 30 startups with the Fund I, building its existing portfolio of tech companies.... Read More

News / Technology

OTAs to hand over AI pricing policy details in US House committee investigation

By Linda Fox | March 6, 2026

The chairman of the U.S. House Oversight Committee has written to the CEOs of Booking Holdings, Expedia Group, Lyft and Uber regarding the impact of AI-driven pricing.... Read More