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Tripadvisor, Viator expand AI partnerships with Claude, Alexa+
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Tripadvisor, Viator expand AI partnerships with Claude, Alexa+
By Morgan Hines | April 23, 2026
Tripadvisor and Viator are expanding their AI efforts to support travel planning in Claude and Alexa+.... Read More
Hotels risk invisibility as AI reshapes travel discovery
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Hotels risk invisibility as AI reshapes travel discovery
By Cathy Walsh | April 23, 2026
Research points to a gap in hotel AI visibility, driven by fragmented data, thin content and inconsistent signals across the web.... Read More
EDreams introduces AI planner, ChatGPT app
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EDreams introduces AI planner, ChatGPT app
By Morgan Hines | April 22, 2026
EDreams joins the string of travel brands with ChatGPT apps, including Expedia, Booking.com, Accor and more.... Read More
Nox Mobility raises €2M pre-seed round to develop private-room night trains
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Nox Mobility raises €2M pre-seed round to develop private-room night trains
By Cathy Walsh | April 22, 2026
The Berlin-based startup plans to launch overnight rail service with fully private cabins, targeting short-haul flight replacement by 2027.... Read More
Veeve boosts rental portfolio with 200 Onefinestay homes
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Veeve boosts rental portfolio with 200 Onefinestay homes
By Linda Fox | April 22, 2026
Veeve, which is part of UnderTheDoormat Group, is expecting additional revenues of approximately £2.3 million a year through the portfolio growth.  ... Read More
Intrepid Travel acquires Altaï Group to grow in France and the Americas
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Intrepid Travel acquires Altaï Group to grow in France and the Americas
By Cathy Walsh | April 21, 2026
The deal expands the company’s reach in Western Europe and strengthens operations in Canada and Chile.... Read More
South Africa’s tourism reset: Infrastructure, fintech, regional strength set stage for growth
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South Africa’s tourism reset: Infrastructure, fintech, regional strength set stage for growth
By Phocuswright Research | April 21, 2026
The market is one of contrasts: digital momentum and rising demand paired with ongoing infrastructure, cost and safety challenges.... Read More
SAA’s Tebogo Tsimane: On survival, looking east and fixing tech in small steps
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SAA’s Tebogo Tsimane: On survival, looking east and fixing tech in small steps
By WIT | April 21, 2026
South African Airways’ chief commercial officer discusses the Middle East crisis, rebuilding from business rescue and why open skies in Africa requires cheaper fares.... Read More
The AI cost trap: Why travel's big bet is getting expensive
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The AI cost trap: Why travel's big bet is getting expensive
By Matthew Parsons | April 21, 2026
AI can improve efficiency in travel, but rising costs are complicating the value equation.... Read More
Fliggy launches FlyAI developer platform for AI-powered travel applications
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Fliggy launches FlyAI developer platform for AI-powered travel applications
By Cathy Walsh | April 20, 2026
The platform gives developers access to live travel data and a way to earn commissions from AI-driven bookings.... Read More
Hyatt opens up ChatGPT to employees
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Hyatt opens up ChatGPT to employees
By Linda Fox | April 20, 2026
Employees across finance, marketing and operations can access the artificial intelligence (AI) platform's capabilities to improve the customer experience.... Read More
Expedia Group shutters Lastminute.com.au booking site
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Expedia Group shutters Lastminute.com.au booking site
By Morgan Hines | April 17, 2026
Bookings can be made through May 15 and the site will close down on June 2, according to the company.... Read More
PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: Omio, Mews, Spotnana and more...
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PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: Omio, Mews, Spotnana and more...
By PhocusWire | April 17, 2026
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry.... Read More
Timeshifter raise brings jet lag app’s total funding to $5.3M
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Timeshifter raise brings jet lag app’s total funding to $5.3M
By Morgan Hines | April 16, 2026
The raise should speed the company’s expansion to healthcare and shift work but it remains committed to the jet lag vertical.... Read More
The Hosteller raises $16M to expand hostel network, build travel super app
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The Hosteller raises $16M to expand hostel network, build travel super app
By Cathy Walsh | April 16, 2026
The India-based hostel brand plans rapid expansion as demand for social, experience-led stays grows.... Read More