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Kayak CEO, co-founder Steve Hafner steps down
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Kayak CEO, co-founder Steve Hafner steps down
By Morgan Hines | February 3, 2026
Kayak's current CFO and COO Peer Bueller will take the reins. ... Read More
4 signals from the front lines of AI investment
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4 signals from the front lines of AI investment
By Phocuswright Research | February 3, 2026
Phocuswright asked senior travel executives how they are budgeting for technology, where generative and agentic AI is in use today, what’s blocking them from going further and what their outlook is for the future.... Read More
Hotel direct bookings remain stable despite rise of AI
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Hotel direct bookings remain stable despite rise of AI
By Abby Crotty | February 2, 2026
SiteMinder's annual Hotel Booking Trends report found that direct booking remained largely unchanged in 2025.... Read More
BizTrip AI raises $1.5 million for product development, hiring
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BizTrip AI raises $1.5 million for product development, hiring
By Abby Crotty | February 2, 2026
The funding is the third tranche of the startup's pre-seed round.... Read More
Airline retailing tech provider ATPCO names Brett Burgess CEO
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Airline retailing tech provider ATPCO names Brett Burgess CEO
By Morgan Hines | February 2, 2026
Brett Burgess takes over from interim CEO Vince Palmiere, who stepped in when former CEO Alex Zoghlin departed last June.... Read More
OpenAI, Booking.com launch program to boost AI adoption among Europe’s SMEs
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OpenAI, Booking.com launch program to boost AI adoption among Europe’s SMEs
By Abby Crotty | January 30, 2026
The SME AI Accelerator is being launched in partnership with Booking.com.... Read More
PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: HTS, Kayak, Navan and more...
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PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: HTS, Kayak, Navan and more...
By PhocusWire | January 30, 2026
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry.... Read More
What’s next for airline distribution?
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What’s next for airline distribution?
By Abby Crotty | January 30, 2026
Pkfare's Jesus Monzo Faubel and Mystifly's Jeremy Jameson talk about next steps in airline distribution amid increasing NDC adoption and AI.... Read More
Accor launches app in ChatGPT
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Accor launches app in ChatGPT
By Abby Crotty | January 29, 2026
Users can enable the app in ChatGPT to search for Accor hotels using specific dates and guest details.... Read More
Self-driving startup Waabi raises $1B, partners with Uber to expand into robotaxis
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Self-driving startup Waabi raises $1B, partners with Uber to expand into robotaxis
By Abby Crotty | January 29, 2026
The funding includes $750 million from Waabi's Series C round and $250 million in milestone-based capital tied to its Uber partnership.... Read More
GuestReady boosts presence in Spain with acquisition of Lightbooking
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GuestReady boosts presence in Spain with acquisition of Lightbooking
By Linda Fox | January 29, 2026
The acquisition is GuestReady’s 12th since the company was founded in 2016, which it says demonstrates its sustained expansion in Europe through M&A.... Read More
Unpacking the latest corporate travel trends
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Unpacking the latest corporate travel trends
By Abby Crotty | January 29, 2026
Neil Geurin, VP of global sales for American Airlines, discusses behavioral trends, NDC, technological innovation and more.... Read More
Google launches AI-powered City Guide, Comic Postcards
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Google launches AI-powered City Guide, Comic Postcards
By Morgan Hines | January 28, 2026
The experimental features extend inspiration beyond travel’s logistics, according to Google.... Read More
Phocuswright to launch Travel Marketing AI Summit in March
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Phocuswright to launch Travel Marketing AI Summit in March
By PhocusWire | January 28, 2026
The one-day event will be held in New York City on March 24.... Read More
HeyMax secures $11M for AI push, geographical expansion
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HeyMax secures $11M for AI push, geographical expansion
By Linda Fox | January 28, 2026
The funding will go toward product development, including simplifying earning and redemption for consumers through AI and expansion into Japan, Taiwan and Australia in 2026.... Read More