Travel Booking

News / Online

The Hosteller raises $16M to expand hostel network, build travel super app

By Cathy Walsh | April 16, 2026

The India-based hostel brand plans rapid expansion as demand for social, experience-led stays grows. Read More

From Our Partners / Online

Hotels are learning that ease is the new amenity

By Francisco Pérez-Lozao Rüter, Amadeus Hospitality | April 16, 2026

New Amadeus research shows how traveler expectations are shifting toward ease, personalization and wellbeing—and what that means for hotels investing in AI and guest experience. Read More

News / Technology

AI-powered airline pricing: Weathering Iran war volatility

By Morgan Hines | April 16, 2026

Industry stakeholders discuss how airline pricing models are holding up amid Middle East volatility. Read More

News / Technology

SiteMinder links hotel inventory to AI booking channels via MCP

By Cathy Walsh | April 15, 2026

Platform updates connect supplier and intermediary channels to AI-powered booking environments. Read More

News / Technology

WiT Phocuswright Middle East moves to Barcelona

By PhocusWire | April 15, 2026

WiT Phocuswright Middle East's move to Barcelona reflects the uncertainty in the region but also allows for broader discussion and a wider range of perspectives. Read More

News / Technology

Hoteliers feel pressure to transform as technology evolves

By Morgan Hines | April 15, 2026

In its “Travel Dreams 2026” report, Amadeus explores hoteliers’ challenges, investment areas and more. Read More

News / Distribution

Airlines face hurdles in adopting Amazon-style retailing

By Mark Frary | April 15, 2026

An Accelya report points to Amazon as a model for airline retailing, as industry voices highlight slow adoption and legacy challenges. Read More

News / Online

Losing control, data privacy top concerns around AI travel booking

By Linda Fox | April 14, 2026

Consumers are not yet comfortable with letting AI take over when it comes to booking travel, according to research. Read More

From Our Partners / Technology

Agentic commerce in travel: Preparing for the industry’s next big shift

By Michelle Bruno | April 14, 2026

The report provides a look at how agentic AI is reshaping travel commerce and what travel merchants must do to prepare for the next phase of AI-driven discovery, booking and payment. Read More

News / Online

Trust, leapfrogs and the big bets on Africa's travel

By WIT | April 13, 2026

Panelists at WiT Africa outline “10 big bets” on the continent’s travel future, highlighting trust, AI-driven leapfrogging and the enduring role of local expertise in an increasingly agentic landscape. Read More

Interview / Startups

Startup Stage: Roameo targets group travel planning with swipe-to-match interface

By Cathy Walsh | April 13, 2026

The platform brings discovery, group coordination and itinerary building into a single, structured experience designed to reduce planning friction. Read More

News / Technology

Envisioning travel in 2046: Industry leaders map the future

By PhocusWire | April 13, 2026

A joint report from Phocuswright and ITB Berlin shares insights on the future of travel and tourism based the inaugural Leadership Exchange event held at ITB Berlin 2026. Read More