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AI-powered, human-led: Scaling trust in travel

By Andrés Spitzer, Civitatis | May 26, 2026

AI may power travel’s next operating model, but trust will depend on human judgment, empathy and... Read More

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Why alternative lodging is the future of business travel

By Pauline Houston, Onyx CenterSource | May 21, 2026

Alternative lodging is becoming a strategic category in business travel. Learn what that means for... Read More

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Airbnb piloting creator experiences as local demand driver

By Linda Fox | May 20, 2026

Airbnb has seen good conversion rates from creator-led experiences following pilots.... Read More

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Airbnb's updates build towards wider personalization and community ambitions

By Linda Fox | May 20, 2026

Airbnb's AI-driven app updates and additions to Services and Experiences point to its wider strategy.... Read More

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Kayak for Business, Blockskye and FCM partner on global business travel platform

By Cathy Walsh | May 20, 2026

The companies plan to integrate booking, payments and servicing into a single offering designed to... Read More

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Expedia Group to acquire CarTrawler in bid to become B2B ‘one-stop shop’

By Morgan Hines | May 20, 2026

Expedia Group announced the acquisition and a number of AI products at its Explore event in Las Vegas.... Read More

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Wellness tourism hits $894B, with more growth ahead

By Phocuswright Research | May 19, 2026

Wellness tourism is at “the powerful intersection of two large and growing multi-trillion-dollar... Read More

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Expedia Group moves advertising unit under CMO Jochen Koedijk

By Morgan Hines | May 18, 2026

The move continues Expedia Group's reorganization following the merger of its B2B and supply... Read More

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Spain’s surge signals a structural shift in global travel demand

By Phocuswright Research | May 12, 2026

Spain once again surpassed its previous tourism records in 2025, reaching 96.8 million international... Read More

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Expedia Group combines B2B and supply organizations under Alfonso Paredes

By Cathy Walsh | May 11, 2026

The move brings Expedia Group’s supply and partner distribution teams together as the company pushes... 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

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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