Travel Booking

OpenAI’s shift shows travel is too complex for quick-fix distribution
News / Technology
OpenAI’s shift shows travel is too complex for quick-fix distribution
By Morgan Hines | March 10, 2026
According to a report from The Information, OpenAI has moved purchasing to ChatGPT apps. Read More
MakeMyTrip to expand packages through Flamingo Transworld acquisition
News / Distribution
MakeMyTrip to expand packages through Flamingo Transworld acquisition
By Linda Fox | March 9, 2026
The acquisition will complement MMT’s holiday packages business and help drive its growth across India. Read More
Startup Stage: BizTrip AI wants to replace fragmented booking systems for business travelers
Interview / Startups
Startup Stage: BizTrip AI wants to replace fragmented booking systems for business travelers
By Abby Crotty | March 9, 2026
In February, startup announced $1.5 million in pre-seed funding. Read More
OTAs to hand over AI pricing policy details in US House committee investigation
News / Technology
OTAs to hand over AI pricing policy details in US House committee investigation
By Linda Fox | March 6, 2026
The chairman of the U.S. House Oversight Committee has written to the CEOs of Booking Holdings, Expedia Group, Lyft and Uber regarding the impact of AI-driven pricing. Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: HBX Group, Google, GetYourGuide and more...
News / Technology
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: HBX Group, Google, GetYourGuide and more...
By PhocusWire | March 6, 2026
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More
Agentic AI in travel: Technology readiness and consumer trust
News / Technology
Agentic AI in travel: Technology readiness and consumer trust
By Linda Fox | March 6, 2026
Executives from Booking.com, Google, Sabre and Skyscanner discuss the challenges for the travel industry in adopting agentic AI. Read More
Expedia CFO on what's driving ‘radical’ shift at travel giant
News / Online
Expedia CFO on what's driving ‘radical’ shift at travel giant
By Morgan Hines | March 5, 2026
CFO Scott Schenkel detailed how Expedia Group is optimizing operations to maximize efficiency and results. Read More
APAC travel trends pt. 2: AI, loyalty ecosystems and the experiences boom
News / Technology
APAC travel trends pt. 2: AI, loyalty ecosystems and the experiences boom
By Abby Crotty | March 5, 2026
The second part of our APAC travel trend series focuses on loyalty, experiences and technology's role in the "digital-first" region. Read More
Lighthouse introduces ChatGPT app for direct hotel booking
News / Technology
Lighthouse introduces ChatGPT app for direct hotel booking
By Morgan Hines | March 4, 2026
Powered by Connect AI from Lighthouse, The Hotels Network app in ChatGPT is open to hotels across the world. Read More
Lonely Planet launches travel app to expand digital platform strategy
News / Technology
Lonely Planet launches travel app to expand digital platform strategy
By Cathy Walsh | March 4, 2026
The travel app combines guidebook expertise with interactive maps, local tips and trip-building tools. Read More
Mews, Sojern, Shiji and more travel and tourism news from ITB Berlin 2026
News / Technology
Mews, Sojern, Shiji and more travel and tourism news from ITB Berlin 2026
By PhocusWire | March 4, 2026
At ITB Berlin 2026, travel and tourism companies revealed new products, partnerships and innovations.   Read More
APAC travel trends pt. 1: Traveler behavior, growing markets and what's coming next
News / Online
APAC travel trends pt. 1: Traveler behavior, growing markets and what's coming next
By Abby Crotty | March 4, 2026
In part one of a two-part feature, PhocusWire takes a deep dive into the current travel trends defining APAC and what the landscape may look like moving forward. Read More
Navan launches AI travel assistant for unmanaged business travelers
News / Technology
Navan launches AI travel assistant for unmanaged business travelers
By Abby Crotty | March 3, 2026
The assistant is available to business travelers who don’t have access to Navan through their employers, allowing them to manage their travel plans and address disruptions. Read More
Travel’s third-largest sector faces its defining decade
News / Online
Travel’s third-largest sector faces its defining decade
By Phocuswright Research and Arival | March 3, 2026
The experiences sector is set to top $340 billion by 2029, according to research from Phocuswright and Arival. Read More
Consolidation, AI and the race to own the A-to-B journey in ground transport
News / Online
Consolidation, AI and the race to own the A-to-B journey in ground transport
By Mark Frary | March 3, 2026
The sector has been active in recent years, with players like BlaBlarCar, Flix, Rome2Rio and Travelier all making moves to adapt to a changing market. Read More
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