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Booking Holdings' 'connected trip' vision never materialized, and AI is the latest threat

By Mario Gavira | July 21, 2026

According to Mario Gavira, the AI wave is increasing pressure on the OTA to deliver the connected... Read More

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BizAway acquires Netherlands-based TMC Uniglobe Alliance Travel

By Abby Crotty | July 17, 2026

Uniglobe Alliance Travel has five offices in the Netherlands and will continue to operate under its... Read More

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AI risk to OTAs is margin squeeze, not disintermediation

By Linda Fox | July 17, 2026

The risk of OTAs being disintermediated by AI might have been exaggerated as pressure on margin is... Read More

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Expedia Trails Fund links sustainability with commerce

By WiT | July 16, 2026

According to Aditi Mohapatra, VP of global social impact and sustainability at Expedia Group, data... Read More

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Omio to acquire Rail Europe

By Morgan Hines | July 16, 2026

Omio's acquisition of Rail Europe consolidates two rivals in European rail distribution. A separate... Read More

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The U.S. government's split signals on fee disclosure for travel sellers

By Morgan Hines | July 15, 2026

While the FTC and Hopper reach a settlement on hidden fees, the DOT is loosening fee disclosure rules... Read More

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A market rewired: 10 structural shifts redefining APAC travel

By Phocuswright Research | July 14, 2026

Travel in APAC is shifting—and it's no longer focused on one direction.... Read More

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Vio Travel could automate 99% of bookings: Its CEOs explain why they won’t

By Arvindh Yuvaraj - WiT | July 10, 2026

Vio Travel also became the first DMC in Asia to pass a 100% sustainability audit.... Read More

Interview / Online

CEO Spotlight: Andrés Spitzer of Civitatis

By Linda Fox | July 10, 2026

Six months into the role, Andrés Spitzer, CEO of Civitatis, discussed growth for the tours and... Read More

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European travelers are changing the rules

By Phocuswright Research | July 7, 2026

Phocuswright's Europe Consumer Travel Report 2026 breaks down exactly where markets are pulling apart.... Read More

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Engine acquires Options Travel to build modern OBT

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Expedia calls on Layla to speed up its AI strategy

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Amadeus adjusts 2026 guidance, air distribution hit by Middle East conflict

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PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: Katanox, Airbnb, Amex GBT and more...

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Beyond chatbots, is AI working in travel?

September 9, 2025

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

August 19, 2025

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

May 6, 2025

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