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Perk expands MCP capabilities to allow action via AI assistants
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August 19, 2026
Perk launched its MCP connector last month to link AI assistants and corporate travel software.
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AI and technology investment driving business travel growth
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Figures from the GBTA Business Travel Index Annual Global Report and Forecast revealed spend is predicted to increase 7.2% in 2026 while the volume of trips will increase 1.3%.
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Mumbai, India-based Bizey wants to eliminate manual expense workflows with automated processes.
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Meeting travel agents where they are: Why conversational chat decides agentic AI adoption
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August 3, 2026
Oversee CTO and co-founder Ami Goldenberg argues that agentic AI in travel operations succeeds or fails on adoption—and what decides adoption is the interface agents touch every day.
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Engine acquires Options Travel to build modern OBT
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July 31, 2026
Engine and Options Travel started working together nine months ago, with Engine now developing an AI-native OBT for TMCs.
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BCD Travel invests in corporate travel AI platform Amgine
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July 30, 2026
The investment expands an existing partnership between BCD and Amgine confirmed in July 2025.
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BizAway acquires Netherlands-based TMC Uniglobe Alliance Travel
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July 17, 2026
Uniglobe Alliance Travel has five offices in the Netherlands and will continue to operate under its brand name until the end of the year.
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PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: Expedia Group, Apaleo, Klook and more...
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July 17, 2026
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry.
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Perk launches MCP connector as part of push to eliminate ‘shadow work’
By Abby Crotty
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July 15, 2026
Perk chief product officer Nikita Miller outlined the company's approach to AI and automation at Phocuswright Europe.
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Vibe, Navan launch MCP servers
By Michael B. Baker - BTN
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July 7, 2026
Navan initially is deploying its MCP as a "read-only experience" for travel data, letting travel and finance administrators use conversational prompts in Claude, ChatGPT and other MCP-compatible systems...
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PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: Marriott, Lake.com, RateGain and more...
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June 26, 2026
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry.
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TravelTech Show, Business Travel Show Europe name 2026 innovation award winners
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June 26, 2026
Arcube, ImpersonAlly, Acai and Nowadays were recognized in separate competitions for travel technology innovations spanning airline retailing, brand protection, contact center automation and meetings...
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Navan acquires Brazilian TMC Smartrips
By Cathy Walsh
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June 18, 2026
The deal gives Navan a deeper presence in Brazil and advances its strategy of expanding internationally through regional travel management acquisitions.
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Meet the winners of the 2026 Global Startup Pitch
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June 17, 2026
The eight travel tech startups will travel to WiT Singapore this fall, where they will compete for audience-voted People's Choice honors and a chance to present at The Phocuswright Conference in...
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Hotel distribution pushes beyond traditional channels
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June 10, 2026
Industry analysis from Shiji tracks the evolving distribution ecosystem, mapping new categories including AI-driven visibility and direct-booking platforms, map-based commerce and social messaging.
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