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Travalyst updates accommodation certifications to allow for EU regulations

By Linda Fox | January 28, 2026

The latest iteration builds on Travalyst's initiative launched in early 2024, which marked an initial step towards standardization around accommodation sustainability schemes.... Read More

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Inside airlines' expanding AI efforts

By Mark Frary | January 28, 2026

While OpenAI is racking up airline partnerships, AI adoption is also happening through existing tech suppliers.... Read More

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Expedia Group cuts jobs, adds roles in reorganization

By Morgan Hines | January 27, 2026

The company said it is simplifying its structure and reducing organizational layers.... Read More

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TripWorks lands $6M, plans AI development

By Linda Fox | January 27, 2026

The company wants to expand AI-driven pricing and revenue optimization tools, move into new markets and add to its product, engineering and customer success teams.... Read More

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84% of leisure travelers admit to gaming loyalty programs

By Phocuswright Research | January 27, 2026

Going the extra mile to play the loyalty systems has become the norm, albeit exploited by some travelers more than others.... Read More

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Africa-based Tripesa launches AI travel marketplace Roamio

By Morgan Hines | January 26, 2026

With Roamio, Tripesa aims to eliminate middlemen, provide better prices and increase ancillary bookings while putting more money in the hands of small operators.... Read More

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A new age of travel selling: AI, personalization and human touch

By Abby Crotty | January 26, 2026

Fora's Jake Peters and Unravel's Maarten van Pijpen discuss travel selling strategies and how both tech and humans fit in.... Read More

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Capital One acquires spend management platform Brex

By Michael B. Baker - Business Travel News | January 23, 2026

Brex, which offers corporate cards, payments and automated expense management, added corporate travel management in 2023 through a partnership with Spotnana.... Read More

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PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: American Airlines, Booking.com, Amadeus and more...

By PhocusWire | January 23, 2026

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

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Community travel platform WanderOn raises $5.9M to scale globally

By Morgan Hines | January 22, 2026

Based in Gurugram, India, and founded in 2017, WanderOn focuses on experiential, community-first travel meant to appeal to younger generations.... Read More

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UK-based Snaptrip Group completes 2 acqusitions

By Abby Crotty | January 22, 2026

The company added My Boutique Hotel and Staycato, which includes the Simply Sea Views and Dog Friendly Retreats brands, to its portfolio.... Read More

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Mews raises $300M to expand AI, fintech capabilities

By Morgan Hines | January 22, 2026

The fresh capital brings the hospitality technology specialist’s valuation to $2.5 billion.... Read More

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MakeMyTrip reports profit growth, spike in ancillary sales in Q3

By Abby Crotty | January 21, 2026

The OTA saw significant growth in its "other" segment, which includes ancillaries, with the adjusted margin up 45.5% year over year.... Read More

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Agent advantage: Who’s booking with travel advisors?

By Phocuswright Research | January 21, 2026

Although U.S. travelers overall are showing heightened price sensitivity, advisors are leveraging different tactics to appeal to more budget-conscious customers.... Read More

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Making the case for hotels to enable AI 'crawlability'

By Matthew Parsons | January 21, 2026

Opening up to AI crawlers can boost visibility and potentially direct bookings, but questions remain over security, compliance risks and longer-term benefits.... Read More

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