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India-based MakeMyTrip, Ixigo working with OpenAI to expand AI capabilities
News / Technology
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
WebMCP offers path for travel sites to become ‘agent-ready’
News / Technology
WebMCP offers path for travel sites to become ‘agent-ready’
By Morgan Hines | February 18, 2026
Travel was highlighted as a use case for the WebMCP standard driven by Google and Microsoft. Read More
Ixigo eyes global expansion, acquires majority stake in Trenes
News / Online
Ixigo eyes global expansion, acquires majority stake in Trenes
By Linda Fox | February 13, 2026
Ixigo expects “meaningful synergies” from the investment by combining Trenes' customer base and integrations with the Indian OTA’s product innovation and technological expertise. Read More
Google testing ad formats for travel in AI Mode
News / Online
Google testing ad formats for travel in AI Mode
By Linda Fox | February 13, 2026
Google is testing ad formats in retail and said similar tests were happening in other industries such as travel. Read More
Mexican OTA Daypass.com lands $2M for international expansion
News / Startups
Mexican OTA Daypass.com lands $2M for international expansion
By Abby Crotty | February 13, 2026
The startup, founded in 2023 in Mexico City, said it plans to expand operations to 26 countries this year. Read More
Earnings roundup: Yatra, TUI Group, HomeToGo, Grab
News / Online
Earnings roundup: Yatra, TUI Group, HomeToGo, Grab
By Linda Fox | February 13, 2026
Check out highlights from the latest financial updates from companies across the global travel industry. Read More
Expedia Group sees double-digit growth in revenue, gross bookings as AI push continues
News / Technology
Expedia Group sees double-digit growth in revenue, gross bookings as AI push continues
By Abby Crotty | February 12, 2026
Revenue was up 11% year over year to $3.5 billion, while total gross bookings were up 11% to $27 billion in Q4 2025. Read More
Travel tech at ITB Berlin 2026: Key tracks and voices shaping the future of travel
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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
OTAs gain share of experiences bookings as direct declines
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
New rules for ‘good’ listings: How guests, algorithms are raising the bar for STRs
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
Vietnam’s online travel market set to double to $8B by 2030
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
EDreams hit with €9 million fine for 'unfair' practices
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
Traveloka conducts layoffs, reorganizes around 'capabilities, tech and growth'
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
Hotel direct bookings remain stable despite rise of AI
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
OpenAI, Booking.com launch program to boost AI adoption among Europe’s SMEs
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
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