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Hotels face speed problem as video platforms reshape the booking journey

By Matthew Parsons | June 10, 2026

Hospitality leaders say legacy operating models are ill-equipped for an era of AI-powered discovery and social commerce.... Read More

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iWander pushes consumer app amid rapid AI developments

By Linda Fox | June 9, 2026

iWander said the company felt it needed its own "playground"with technology developing so rapidly right now.... Read More

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US car rental growth remains muted amid new pressures

By Phocuswright Research | June 9, 2026

Weaker inbound travel, vehicle recalls and evolving booking channels are shaping the industry's outlook.... Read More

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Where hotel AI ambitions meet structural reality

By Morgan Hines | June 9, 2026

Executives from Choice, Minor and Ascott discuss AI implementation strategies and share how they are navigating existing tech stacks.... Read More

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Ixigo acquires majority stake in Brevistay to expand hotel business

By Cathy Walsh | June 5, 2026

The companies’ shared hotel network now spans more than 10,000 directly contracted hotels across India, advancing Ixigo’s efforts to expand its hotel supply.... Read More

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PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: Airbnb, Yotel, IHG and more...

By PhocusWire | June 5, 2026

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

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Inside the Philippines’ most overlooked $36B digital market

By WiT | June 5, 2026

Explore data from WiT's "Online Travel Tracker Volume 5: Philippines In Focus." ... Read More

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Expedia Group chairman Barry Diller says AI won't replace humans

By Morgan Hines | June 5, 2026

Expedia Group is intent on pursuing AI opportunities, but the company’s chairman has expressed apprehension over the technology.... Read More

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Architecture, pace, culture: Navigating travel's AI transition

By Morgan Hines | June 4, 2026

Executives from Hilton, Air Canada, Marriott and Evolve share what they have learned revamping legacy technology.... Read More

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Juniper Group acquires Deem from Travelport

By Cathy Walsh | June 3, 2026

The corporate travel platform, owned by Travelport since 2023, will continue operating independently under its current leadership following the transaction.... Read More

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AI-powered Mindtrip expands to Europe

By Morgan Hines | June 3, 2026

Mindtrip has signed contracts with two destination marketing organizations: Madeira Promotion Bureau and Norwegian Travel Cluster.... Read More

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Perk secures $300M in finance for product and technology investment

By Linda Fox | June 3, 2026

Perk said the new credit facility reflects lender confidence in its "vision and strategy."... Read More

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Priceline updates Penny AI assistant with Claude

By Linda Fox | June 3, 2026

Priceline said Claude models will support conversational reasoning and planning for its Penny AI assistant.... Read More

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OTA marketing spend creeps up despite talk of AI-driven efficiency

By Linda Fox | June 3, 2026

Airbnb, Booking Holdings and Expedia Group upped sales and marketing investment in Q1 2026, with some sharing AI impact and others steering clear.... Read More

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Pricepoint closes $6.6M seed round led by Brightspark Ventures

By Cathy Walsh | June 2, 2026

The funding will be used to continue development of the company’s AI-powered revenue management platform for accommodations, including investment in product and engineering.... Read More

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