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AI is changing travel companies’ hiring mindset
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AI is changing travel companies’ hiring mindset
By Morgan Hines | February 25, 2026
Travel industry stakeholders weigh in on how AI is changing hiring thought processes.... Read More
Awaze unveils ChatGPT app as part of £45M modernization effort
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Awaze unveils ChatGPT app as part of £45M modernization effort
By Linda Fox | February 24, 2026
The app initially features the Cottages.com brand and enables travelers to use conversational search to find suitable properties with live availability and pricing.... Read More
‘Something out of nothing’: How hotel ancillary tech is transforming the stay experience
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‘Something out of nothing’: How hotel ancillary tech is transforming the stay experience
By Matthew Parsons | February 24, 2026
As pressure mounts to increase revenue and average daily rates hit a ceiling, hotels are branching out into ancillaries. ... Read More
Ranking management solution Otamiser raises $2M
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Ranking management solution Otamiser raises $2M
By Abby Crotty | February 23, 2026
Otamiser said the round was intentionally keep small, and CEO Bart-Jan Leyts emphasized that the company is "strongly focused on cost awareness."... Read More
Operto develops multi-agent system for hotel operations
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Operto develops multi-agent system for hotel operations
By Linda Fox | February 23, 2026
The agents are centralized in a hub that includes hotel policies, operational documents and live reservation data.... Read More
Canada’s travel advisor market holds steady as costs rise and tech evolves
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Canada’s travel advisor market holds steady as costs rise and tech evolves
By Phocuswright Research | February 23, 2026
Phocuswright Research's latest report offers a comprehensive look at Canada's travel advisor landscape.... Read More
Personalization, content production challenge DMOs
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Personalization, content production challenge DMOs
By Abby Crotty | February 23, 2026
While still a primary goal, 45% of DMOs described their personalization efforts as “moderate” in 2026, down from 53% in 2025, according to Sojern's annual report.... Read More
Venture firm invests $465M in Navan amid IPO investigations
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Venture firm invests $465M in Navan amid IPO investigations
By Abby Crotty | February 20, 2026
Multiple plaintiff-side law firms are looking into potential violations following the company's October 2025 IPO.... Read More
Wyndham working across AI platforms to drive direct bookings
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Wyndham working across AI platforms to drive direct bookings
By Linda Fox | February 20, 2026
Wyndham's CEO Geoffrey Ballotti discussed how the company's AI initiatives will help customers find its properties, boost the guest experience and increase direct bookings.... Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: HomeToGo, Hospitable, BCD Travel and more...
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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: HomeToGo, Hospitable, BCD Travel and more...
By PhocusWire | February 20, 2026
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry.... Read More
German RMS Happyhotel raises €6.5M in Series A round
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German RMS Happyhotel raises €6.5M in Series A round
By Abby Crotty | February 19, 2026
The funding will be used to expand across Europe and build an autonomous commercial AI agent.... Read More
Loyalty API platform Odynn secures $9.5M
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Loyalty API platform Odynn secures $9.5M
By Abby Crotty | February 19, 2026
The company said fresh capital will be used to build its team, scale go-to-market efforts and "deepen integrations."... Read More
Booking Holdings sees 20% rise in travelers booking multiple trip components
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Booking Holdings sees 20% rise in travelers booking multiple trip components
By Morgan Hines | February 18, 2026
The company also saw continued growth in both the U.S. and Asia in Q4 2025.... Read More
India-based MakeMyTrip, Ixigo working with OpenAI to expand AI capabilities
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India-based MakeMyTrip, Ixigo working with OpenAI to expand AI capabilities
By Abby Crotty | February 18, 2026
The travel companies are working with the U.S. AI giant to advance trip planning and AI capabilities across their platforms.... Read More
Sabre shuffles leadership team for 'AI-native' future
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Sabre shuffles leadership team for 'AI-native' future
By Linda Fox | February 18, 2026
Sabre does not see AI agents disintermediating its marketplace and believes it is well-placed as a transactional layer for AI platforms.... Read More