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News / Technology

Amadeus is working with Anthropic to help developers access content

By Linda Fox | September 3, 2026

The partnership announcement comes weeks after Amadeus shut down its self-service APIs portal for developers. Read More

News / Online

Uber cuts staff by 10%, removing layers and simplifying structures

By Linda Fox | September 3, 2026

CEO Dara Khosrowshahi told employees in a memo that the reorganization was to position Uber for the opportunities ahead. Read More

News / Technology

WeTravel acquires Tourwriter to broaden custom travel focus

By Linda Fox | September 2, 2026

The companies will operate as separate platforms, with Glenn Campbell continuing to lead Tourwriter. Read More

News / Technology

Vrbo launches sponsored search listings globally amid wider product rollout

By Morgan Hines | September 1, 2026

Expedia Group has announced a dozen vacation rental product launches for Vrbo and Escapia. Read More

News / Technology

AI isn’t just for research anymore: What European travelers are actually doing with it

By Phocuswright Research | September 1, 2026

European travelers are using AI well beyond simple search, and data shows just how far it's spread across the trip journey. Read More

Opinion / Distribution

Airbnb is making us rethink what a 'direct booking' really means

By Scott Eddy | August 30, 2026

Airbnb is testing lower fees on host-shared booking links, but the reservation still runs on Airbnb, which raises harder questions about demand, trust and distribution costs. Read More

News / Technology

Hotel booking goes live in Google's AI Mode, flights still waiting

By Morgan Hines | August 27, 2026

U.S. travelers can now book hotels inside Google's AI Mode with partners including Marriott, Booking.com and Expedia, though flight booking is not yet available. Read More

News / Distribution

Delta plans NDC solution launch by year-end

By Donna M. Airoldi - BTN | August 27, 2026

The carrier has NDC distribution agreements with Amadeus, Sabre and Travelport. Read More

News / Technology

What Revolut's entrepreneur in residence thinks AI can do for travel

By Linda Fox | August 27, 2026

Revolut lifestyle's AI lead Stanislav Bondarenko discusses the potential for AI to do some mind reading in travel. Read More

News / Online

Spotnana acquires Troop to consolidate transient travel, meetings and events

By Abby Crotty | August 26, 2026

The companies first partnered in 2022 to automate meeting location selection and travel booking capabilities and combine them into a single workflow. Read More

From Our Partners / Technology

The hotel AI readiness guide

By Aven Hospitality | August 25, 2026

Download this hotel AI readiness guide for practical steps to improve hotel data, direct booking, AI-powered discovery and guest experience. Read More

Interview / Startups

Startup Stage: BreckenWander wants to offer all-in pricing up front

By Abby Crotty | August 25, 2026

BreckenWander launched in June, offering travelers an option to see the final price at the beginning of the booking phase. Read More

News / Technology

AI transformation in travel: Ante Dagelić of Travelier

By Abby Crotty | August 24, 2026

Ante Dagelić, VP of AI at Travelier, discusses how the company is adapting to new technology in the latest installment of PhocusWire's AI Transformation in Travel series. Read More