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Expedia feels pinch of drop in inbound U.S. travel, Canada bookings fall 30% in Q1

By Morgan Hines | May 8, 2025

The company also announced a new AI-powered tool to turn Instagram Reels into travel inspiration, recommendations and itineraries. Read More

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Hostelworld builds on social strategy to connect travelers

By Abby Crotty | May 1, 2025

Hostelworld's "global trip plan marketplace" will encourage travelers to download the app and build a proprietary data set for its AI models. Read More

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GetYourGuide launches AI tools, expands to shows, events

By Morgan Hines | April 28, 2025

The marketplace for experience discovery and booking announced an array of new features, including AI insights for content, seat selection and more. Read More

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How content creators help travel brands recruit new hires

By Matthew Parsons | April 24, 2025

Travel brands are using social media to recruit staff, but industry experts say that retaining talent is just as important as attracting it. Read More

Interview / Startups

Startup Stage: Hotel Data AI wants to improve hotels' efficiency, online visibility

By Abby Crotty | April 21, 2025

Founded in 2024, Hotel Data AI aims to assist hotels with their online presence by optimizing content. Read More

Interview / Technology

CEO Spotlight: Fred Bean of HotelPORT

By Abby Crotty | April 16, 2025

Hospitality distribution solutions company HotelPORT provides solutions for hoteliers to ensure accurate representation of property content shown through online travel agencies, tour operators and other... Read More

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How AI and visual search are reshaping travel discovery

By Marisa Garcia | April 9, 2025

Visual search is beginning to dominate, especially for younger travelers and the numbers show that it's probably not a passing fad. Read More

News / Technology

How Destination Toronto developed its AI assistant 6ix

By Linda Fox | April 8, 2025

Destination Toronto unveiled its AI chatbot 6ix last year, and through the initiative, the DMO is gaining insights on how users are engaging with its content. Read More

News / Startups

Unravel raises $7M in Series A funding

By Abby Crotty | April 2, 2025

Unravel's shoppable video feed uses personalized algorithms to make travel recommendations. Read More

News / Technology

Majority of business travelers would let AI book travel elements

By Morgan Hines | March 20, 2025

A report from Amadeus Hospitality delves into business travelers’ technology interests, booking patterns and preferences around sharing data. Read More

News / Distribution

U.S. travel agency market: A resilient and thriving segment

By Phocuswright Research | March 17, 2025

The advisor landscape is shifting, with new entrants replacing retirees and an increasing number returning to office/storefront settings. Read More

News / Online

Airbnb solicits new Experiences with new details of what it will offer in upcoming relaunch

By Morgan Hines | March 13, 2025

The company is also hiring for several roles related to its Experiences business, including market managers tasked with supply growth in cities around the world. Read More

News / Startups

AI trip planner Mindtrip acquires travel guide platform Thatch

By Morgan Hines | March 12, 2025

In a post addressed to creators and travelers Monday, Thatch said its content has migrated to Mindtrip. Read More

Opinion / Online

Why travel marketers can (and should) expect more from their affiliate strategy

By Joshua Heller - Rakuten Advertising | February 27, 2025

A sophisticated affiliate strategy can ensure you’re reaching the right person, at the right time, with the right message according to Josh Heller of Rakuten Advertising. Read More

News / Online

A look at how U.S. travelers plan and book lodging

By Phocuswright Research | February 25, 2025

It seems many travelers start planning with a specific place in mind (almost six in 10), but one-third need to narrow down their choice from a few options. Read More

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