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Travel industry enters 2026 with steady momentum: Data insights
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Travel industry enters 2026 with steady momentum: Data insights
By Phocuswright Research | January 13, 2026
Phocuswright compiled dozens of data points, trends and key findings from Travel Forward 2026 to help the industry make better decisions. Read More
CEO Spotlight: John Lyotier of TravelAI
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CEO Spotlight: John Lyotier of TravelAI
By Abby Crotty | January 13, 2026
TravelAI co-founder and CEO John Lyotier discusses the company's mission to achieve a 'web of one' and next steps in personalization. Read More
Preparing the hotel tech stack for AI
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Preparing the hotel tech stack for AI
By Abby Crotty | January 12, 2026
SiteMinder's James Bishop and Scenic Hotel Group's Chris Clayton share their thoughts on AI's growing role in the hotel sector. Read More
Before, during, after: The acquisition diary of a travel tech CEO
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Before, during, after: The acquisition diary of a travel tech CEO
By Maria von Foerster - RightRez | January 12, 2026
RightRez CEO Maria von Foerster shares her experience throughout the acquisition process. Read More
Travel executives on spreading bets with AI
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Travel executives on spreading bets with AI
By Linda Fox | January 9, 2026
C.A. Clark of Miles Partnership and Marius Nigond of iWander discuss excitement, concerns and risk with AI. Read More
Sizing up players and strategies in the ‘new travel seller arena’
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Sizing up players and strategies in the ‘new travel seller arena’
By Abby Crotty | January 9, 2026
Executives from iSeatz, Hopper and Chase Travel outline the expanding ecosystem that is the travel marketplace. Read More
Travelsoft continues acquisition spree with Germany-based Bosys
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Travelsoft continues acquisition spree with Germany-based Bosys
By Morgan Hines | January 8, 2026
The move is the latest in a string of acquisitions by Travelsoft, which now oversees 12 companies. Read More
Lufthansa, Amadeus partner to implement AI-native retailing solution
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Lufthansa, Amadeus partner to implement AI-native retailing solution
By Abby Crotty | January 8, 2026
Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa and Swiss are among the airlines that will adopt Nevio platform. Read More
Global flight tech provider Etraveli acquires Wenrix
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Global flight tech provider Etraveli acquires Wenrix
By Morgan Hines | January 8, 2026
Wenrix will continue to operate as an independent company under the Etraveli Group umbrella. Read More
Lighthouse brings in CFO with IPO experience
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Lighthouse brings in CFO with IPO experience
By Linda Fox | January 8, 2026
Lighthouse said it is building the "financial and strategic infrastucture to match its scale." Read More
Rappi's travel play in Latin America: Loyalty, personalization and AI
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Rappi's travel play in Latin America: Loyalty, personalization and AI
By Abby Crotty | January 8, 2026
Guido Becher, global head of travel at Rappi, outlines the super app's views on travel opportunities and challenges across the region. Read More
The great debate: Is AI the enemy of travel?
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The great debate: Is AI the enemy of travel?
By Mark Frary | January 8, 2026
Industry leaders debated whether AI is more advantageous or threatening for travel at WTM London. Read More
Why data quality is becoming the foundation of travel innovation
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Why data quality is becoming the foundation of travel innovation
By PhocusWire | January 7, 2026
Yanolja's Changemaker session at The Phocuswright Conference explored how low-quality data remains one of the biggest barriers to innovation in hospitality and how cloud-based platforms are changing the... Read More
Airbnb on the technology foundation behind selling more, loyalty and fees
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Airbnb on the technology foundation behind selling more, loyalty and fees
By Linda Fox | January 7, 2026
Airbnb's chief business officer Dave Stephenson talks new lines of business, loyalty, changing fees structure and geographic expansion. Read More
Uber, Nuro, Lucid confirm on-road robotaxi testing
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Uber, Nuro, Lucid confirm on-road robotaxi testing
By Abby Crotty | January 6, 2026
The companies said commercial robotaxi service is expected to launch in the San Francisco Bay Area later this year. Read More
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