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DMOs shift toward destination-as-a-service model in AI era

By Morgan Hines | May 4, 2026

As travelers lean into AI travel planning, how can DMOs maintain and gain visibility?... Read More

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PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: Kayak, Roomex, Fareportal and more...

By PhocusWire | May 1, 2026

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

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Trifork acquires VION AI to expand airline operations tech

By Cathy Walsh | May 1, 2026

The deal brings VION AI’s turnaround intelligence tools into Trifork’s aviation business as airlines push for tighter operations and fewer delays.... Read More

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Hyatt talks up internal AI uses cases, efficiency

By Linda Fox | April 30, 2026

Hyatt CEO Mark Hoplamazian discussed the opportunity for AI to make the company more efficient and more effective in Q1 2026 earnings.... Read More

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DirectBooker announces hotel partners, ChatGPT app

By Linda Fox | April 30, 2026

DirectBooker, a PhocusWire Hot 25 Startup for 2026, has also launched an app in ChatGPT and a connector in Claude.... Read More

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Ixigo launches three ChatGPT apps

By Cathy Walsh | April 30, 2026

The India-based online travel company has added ChatGPT apps across ixigo, AbhiBus and ConfirmTkt, allowing users to search and compare travel options in a conversational interface.... Read More

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Uber adds hotels, leans on loyalty to drive bookings

By Morgan Hines | April 29, 2026

Uber is pushing to become a super app as it expands to offer hotels, voice booking and more.... Read More

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Hilton to bring app to more AI platforms

By Linda Fox | April 29, 2026

Hilton unveiled an Anthropic-powered AI trip planner in March.... Read More

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Amadeus to acquire biometrics tech specialist Idemia for €1.2B

By Linda Fox | April 29, 2026

The deal strengthens Amadeus' existing biometric and identity capabilities and follows its acquisition of Vision-Box in 2024.... Read More

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Travel by B Corp launches citizen science toolkit for travel companies

By Cathy Walsh | April 29, 2026

Developed with Nova School of Business and Economics, the guide outlines how travel brands can structure guest participation in scientific research.... Read More

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Booking Holdings’ play to keep travelers in ecosystem with AI

By Morgan Hines | April 28, 2026

The company shared strong Q1 results, AI updates and its outlook on the conflict in the Middle East.... Read More

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Clarasight lands $11.5M for corporate travel data play

By Linda Fox | April 28, 2026

The company said its platform has expanded in the past year to manage data from programs representing more than $5 billion in enterprise travel and expense spend. ... Read More