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Expedia Group makes AI-motivated leadership cuts

By Morgan Hines | August 21, 2026

The online travel giant let eight senior members go, including VPs and an SVP, as it seeks to “move faster.”... Read More

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PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: Sabre, Eurostar, Civitatis and more...

By PhocusWire | August 21, 2026

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

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What Google's purchase of Spirit Airlines' data signals for travel

By Abby Crotty | August 21, 2026

Industry stakeholders weigh in on privacy concerns, how Google may use the defunct airline's data and what the purchase could signal for the agentic future.... Read More

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Hotel room service platform CAMO raises $4M

By Abby Crotty | August 20, 2026

CAMO oversees ordering technology, local kitchen fulfillment, delivery logistics and guest support.... Read More

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HomeToGo links operational gains to internal AI use

By Morgan Hines | August 20, 2026

CEO and co-founder Patrick Andrae attributed faster response times and an 85% reduction in chat escalation to AI implementation.... Read More

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AI transformation in travel: Velit Dundar of Radisson

By Abby Crotty | August 20, 2026

Velit Dundar, Radisson's VP of global e-commerce, shares his thoughts on agentic AI, areas for innovation and more as part of PhocusWire's AI Transformation in Travel series.... Read More

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How AI is quietly rewriting hospitality job descriptions

By Matthew Parsons | August 20, 2026

As AI moves from experimental to essential, hospitality operators need employees who understand both the technology and businesses these tools are meant to serve.... Read More

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TravelX closes Series A round, plans to use capital for product innovation, AI expansion

By Abby Crotty | August 19, 2026

TravelX said the funding will be used for product innovation, expansion of its AI platform and strengthening its global commercial presence.... Read More

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Perk expands MCP capabilities to allow action via AI assistants

By Abby Crotty | August 19, 2026

Perk launched its MCP connector last month to link AI assistants and corporate travel software.... Read More

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Google to buy Spirit Airlines' data for $10M

By Robert Silk - Travel Weekly | August 18, 2026

A Google spokesperson said the company will use the data to improve its products and AI models.... Read More

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Uber adds train booking from Ixigo to app in India

By Linda Fox | August 18, 2026

The partnership builds on Uber’s existing intercity travel service in India including cab rentals and long-distance buses.... Read More

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Why the ANZ travel market is contracting in 2026 (and what recovers by 2029)

By Phocuswright Research | August 18, 2026

Phocuswright's Australia-New Zealand Travel Market Brief 2026 breaks down what's driving the downturn and when the market is expected to recover.... Read More

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How Mad Monkey aligned its social media strategy with the way its guests travel

By Cathy Walsh | August 18, 2026

The hostel operator has built a multifaceted creator strategy around how young travelers discover destinations, connect with one another and move through Southeast Asia.... Read More

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How Bright Blue Villas brought an institutional approach to luxury villa rental

By Linda Fox | August 17, 2026

Natasha Martsekis, a former banker, founded Bright Blue Villas in 2014 to offer luxury accommodation in Greece.... Read More

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Agoda’s Tim Hughes on online travel’s broken promise and AI’s 'Reddit' dilemma

By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WiT | August 14, 2026

Agoda’s Timothy Hughes sat down at WiT Queenstown to discuss why online travel hasn't delivered on its oldest promise and why the fix for AI’s travel-advice problem might be in New Zealand. ... Read More

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