Online Travel Agency

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From Our Partners / Technology

Travel tech at ITB Berlin 2026: Key tracks and voices shaping the future of travel

By ITB Berlin | February 12, 2026

New this year at ITB Berlin is the Travel Tech Track, connecting traditional travel distribution systems with modern technologies. Read More

News / Distribution

OTAs gain share of experiences bookings as direct declines

By Abby Crotty | February 9, 2026

According to the State of Experiences report from Arival, 37% of bookings were attributed to OTAs in 2025. Read More

News / Online

New rules for ‘good’ listings: How guests, algorithms are raising the bar for STRs

By Richie Khandelwal - PriceLabs | February 9, 2026

PriceLabs co-founder Richie Khandelwal describes what makes a "bad" STR listing and why hosts and property managers need to set clear expectations. Read More

News / Distribution

Vietnam’s online travel market set to double to $8B by 2030

By WiT | February 6, 2026

Explore data from WiT's "Online Travel Tracker Volume 1: Vietnam Revealed." Read More

News / Online

EDreams hit with €9 million fine for 'unfair' practices

By Abby Crotty | February 4, 2026

The Italian Competition Authority alleged eDreams engaged in "unfair commercial practices" related to its Prime membership subscription. Read More

News / Online

Traveloka conducts layoffs, reorganizes around 'capabilities, tech and growth'

By WiT | February 4, 2026

The OTA did not disclose how many employees were affected but said the move positions it for "long-term growth." Read More

News / Distribution

Hotel direct bookings remain stable despite rise of AI

By Abby Crotty | February 2, 2026

SiteMinder's annual Hotel Booking Trends report found that direct booking remained largely unchanged in 2025. Read More

News / Technology

OpenAI, Booking.com launch program to boost AI adoption among Europe’s SMEs

By Abby Crotty | January 30, 2026

The SME AI Accelerator is being launched in partnership with Booking.com. Read More

News / Online

Expedia's Ariane Gorin on AI visibility, traveler experience and activities growth

By Linda Fox | January 29, 2026

Expedia Group CEO Ariane Gorin says she is especially proud of how the OTA has been "going after AI" in recent years. Read More

News / Online

Expedia Group cuts jobs, adds roles in reorganization

By Morgan Hines | January 27, 2026

The company said it is simplifying its structure and reducing organizational layers. Read More

News / Online

84% of leisure travelers admit to gaming loyalty programs

By Phocuswright Research | January 27, 2026

Going the extra mile to play the loyalty systems has become the norm, albeit exploited by some travelers more than others. Read More

News / Startups

Africa-based Tripesa launches AI travel marketplace Roamio

By Morgan Hines | January 26, 2026

With Roamio, Tripesa aims to eliminate middlemen, provide better prices and increase ancillary bookings while putting more money in the hands of small operators. Read More

Interview / Startups

Startup Stage: Navifare helps travelers find and book cheap flights

By Abby Crotty | January 26, 2026

The startup's AI agent surfaces the cheapest public fare for a flight, then lets partner OTAs compete to offer travelers an even better price. Read More