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The acquisition adds FLYR Hospitality’s AI-driven revenue strategy platform to Duetto’s revenue and profit operating system....
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BA-parent IAG applies a 3-question test for AI automation
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IAG has a federal approach to AI but with risk committees at each airline and a 10-point AI policy in place....
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Southwest launches ChatGPT plugin for flight search
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October 7, 2026
The plugin lets travelers shop for flights and compare fares in ChatGPT before being redirected to Southwest.com to complete the booking....
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Dfinitiv unveils travel loyalty experiences platform for AI assistants
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Dfinitiv's loyalty program platform aims to help travel brands drive engagement and increase revenue opportunities....
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Extra small STR property managers have highest AI adoption rate
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October 7, 2026
According to KeyData’s 2027 Vacation Rental Industry Outlook survey, 89% of U.S. property managers are using AI for at least one application....
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Aviation coalition urges EU to ease restrictions on voluntary biometrics
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October 7, 2026
The newly formed Responsible Biometrics Travel Industry Coalition is calling for clearer rules on the use of biometrics in air travel, including stronger recognition of consent and a technology-neutral framework....
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Travel’s leading investors split on role of AI in dealmaking
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October 6, 2026
Certares, Revolution and General Catalyst are betting on AI in travel in different ways....
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Booking.com develops internal platform to build modular AI agents
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October 5, 2026
Booking.com said AgentHub’s configuration-driven setups and shared infrastructure allow teams to build and iterate on agents faster....
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Pavilion launches with 20 US vacation rental operators
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October 5, 2026
The company brings together local rental businesses managing more than 5,000 homes under a shared technology, data and infrastructure platform....
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October 5, 2026
Find out what PhocusWire's Hot 25 Startups for 2022 have been up to, including who raised, who sold and who stalled....
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October 2, 2026
Lobby and Crewfare will showcase their innovations at The Phocuswright Conference 2026 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida....
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Choice Hotels acquires RV travel company Harvest Hosts for $130M
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October 1, 2026
Choice is acquiring 100% of Harvest Hosts in an all cash deal from growth equity firm Stripes and other shareholders....
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Juniper Group acquires Bookassist
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October 1, 2026
Terms of the deal have not been disclosed, but Ireland-based Bookassist will join Juniper Group in January 2027....
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