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News / Technology

Study tracks how travel shoppers use Google’s AI Mode

By Abby Crotty | September 9, 2025

A small behavioral study from Propellic examined how travelers interact with Google AI Mode and why travel marketers need to adjust. Read More

News / Technology

Understory lands €12M to help experience providers automate their businesses

By Linda Fox | September 8, 2025

The company, formerly called Holdbar, will use the investment to expand in the experiences market as well as for product development. Read More

Interview / Startups

Startup Stage: StayNow wants to simplify trip planning

By Abby Crotty | September 8, 2025

StayNow uses AI to help simplify the trip planning process for travelers. Read More

News / Online

OTAs' high hopes for social, AI channels as Q2 marketing spend hits $5B

By Linda Fox | September 8, 2025

OTAs are looking to drive efficiency as they diversify from performance marketing to other channels, including social and AI-powered search. Read More

News / Online

Hospitality tech platforms DigitalGuest and Chicostay merge

By Abby Crotty | September 5, 2025

The combined companies will now operate under the DigitalGuest identity. Read More

News / Technology

Fliggy's business travel arm AliBtrip unveils AI tools

By Linda Fox | September 5, 2025

AliBtrip's AI solution has an employee travel agent module and a corporate management agent to help streamline backend processes and ensure compliance. Read More

News / Technology

PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: SITA, Oracle, Radisson and more...

By PhocusWire | September 5, 2025

Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More

Interview / Startups

Startup Stage: Journey aims to offer a more flexible, personalized loyalty program

By Abby Crotty | September 5, 2025

Journey was founded in 2024, helping luxury travelers earn rewards when booking with boutique and independently owned properties. Read More

News / Online

Airbnb seems set up for hotel expansion, competition with OTAs

By Morgan Hines | September 4, 2025

The short-term rental giant may be gearing up to take on OTAs, but its recent fee structure shift may negatively impact its hosts. Read More

News / Distribution

TBO acquires luxury specialist Classic Vacations for $125M

By Linda Fox | September 3, 2025

TBO said it planned to pursue acquisitions after its IPO in May 2024. Read More

News / Technology

Agentic AI and the impending surge of look-to-book ratios

By Mark Frary | September 3, 2025

With an increase in L2Bs, travel companies need to be ready to ensure their costs don't balloon. Read More

News / Online

STR company UnderTheDoormat Group raises $7 million

By Abby Crotty | September 2, 2025

The funding will be used for international expansion and to support development of its technology platforms, namely PMS Hospiria and B2B accommodation platform TrustedStays. Read More

News / Startups

Dubai-based hospitality startup lands $1.8 million

By Abby Crotty | September 2, 2025

Currently operating across several Dubai neighborhoods, Seraya secures long-term leases from property owners and then renovates and furnishes spaces. Read More

News / Distribution

Amex GBT-CWT merger completes

By Rob Gill - BTN Europe | September 2, 2025

Amex GBT's $540M acquisition of CWT, which was first announced in March 2024, was delayed because of scrutiny from U.K. and U.S. regulators. Read More