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Waymo raises $16B to scale internationally

By Morgan Hines | February 3, 2026

The fresh funding brings the autonomous mobility company's valuation to $126 billion.... Read More

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Kayak CEO, co-founder Steve Hafner steps down

By Morgan Hines | February 3, 2026

Kayak's current CFO and COO Peer Bueller will take the reins. ... Read More

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Airline retailing tech provider ATPCO names Brett Burgess CEO

By Morgan Hines | February 2, 2026

Brett Burgess takes over from interim CEO Vince Palmiere, who stepped in when former CEO Alex Zoghlin... Read More

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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"... Read More

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Travalyst updates accommodation certifications to allow for EU regulations

By Linda Fox | January 28, 2026

The latest iteration builds on Travalyst's initiative launched in early 2024, which marked an initial... Read More

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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

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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... Read More

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CEO Spotlight: Wendy Olson Killion of Rome2Rio

By Morgan Hines | January 27, 2026

Rome2Rio CEO Wendy Olson Killion explains why she believes multimodality is the heart of the... Read More

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Community travel platform WanderOn raises $5.9M to scale globally

By Morgan Hines | January 22, 2026

Based in Gurugram, India, and founded in 2017, WanderOn focuses on experiential, community-first... Read More

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UK-based Snaptrip Group completes 2 acqusitions

By Abby Crotty | January 22, 2026

The company added My Boutique Hotel and Staycato, which includes the Simply Sea Views and Dog Friendly... Read More

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Precision and predictability for travel marketing: Essential visitor intelligence to drive growth

In partnership with Zartico, this video series explores the latest trends and delivers practical... Read More

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Get real: The power of combining AI with authentic intelligence

Chris Hemmeter from Thayer Investment Partners outlines his thoughts on the importance of balancing AI... Read More

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Changing traveler patterns, evolving customer needs drive demand for travel insurance

Travel protection is bringing peace of mind for travelers and positive rewards for suppliers.... Read More