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HBX Group CEO Nicolas Huss to retire
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HBX Group CEO Nicolas Huss to retire
By Abby Crotty | July 29, 2026
In a separate announcement, the company issued a trading update for the third quarter of 2026.... Read More
AI hits its stride: 5 takeaways for travel leaders
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AI hits its stride: 5 takeaways for travel leaders
By Phocuswright Research | July 28, 2026
More than half of U.S. travelers have now used AI to plan, book or navigate a trip, and expectations... Read More
Trip.com Group hit with $763M penalty from Chinese regulators
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Trip.com Group hit with $763M penalty from Chinese regulators
By Morgan Hines | July 27, 2026
China’s State Administration for Market Regulation found that Trip.com Group violated anti-monopoly... Read More
TravelAI acquires Sonder brand, relaunches Sonder.com
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TravelAI acquires Sonder brand, relaunches Sonder.com
By Abby Crotty | July 27, 2026
Last November, Sonder announced a wind down of operations and filed for bankruptcy after Marriott... Read More
Hospitality executives on foundations before AI, industry readiness
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Hospitality executives on foundations before AI, industry readiness
By Linda Fox | July 27, 2026
Executives from Cendyn HomeToGo and Penta Hotels discussed the impact of AI on hospitality marketing... Read More
Google fined €890M by European regulator in DMA breaches
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Google fined €890M by European regulator in DMA breaches
By Linda Fox | July 23, 2026
In its decision, the commission said the search giant gives its own services more prominence in search... Read More
Visiting Media, HotelPORT partner to help hotels improve content across digital channels
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Visiting Media, HotelPORT partner to help hotels improve content across digital channels
By Abby Crotty | July 23, 2026
The companies plan to audit OTA listings, brand websites, event content and immersive experiences to... Read More
13% is the number that explains why OTAs need hotels to keep working
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13% is the number that explains why OTAs need hotels to keep working
By Phocuswright Research | July 23, 2026
This report is part of the U.S. Travel Market Report 2026 series, which includes matching essentials... Read More
Loveholidays' ambitions in the growing packaged travel market
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Loveholidays' ambitions in the growing packaged travel market
By Linda Fox | July 22, 2026
Loveholidays head of strategy Isabella Cheng discusses dynamic packaging growth and AI usage in an... Read More
Outdoor experiences specialist Checkyeti acquires Manawa
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Outdoor experiences specialist Checkyeti acquires Manawa
By Abby Crotty | July 21, 2026
The companies said the acquisition marks a step toward consolidation in Europe's fragmented outdoor... Read More
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