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South Africa’s tourism reset: Infrastructure, fintech, regional strength set stage for growth

By Phocuswright Research | April 21, 2026

The market is one of contrasts: digital momentum and rising demand paired with ongoing infrastructure, cost and safety challenges. Read More

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What it takes to make AI work at scale in travel

By Gaëlle Bristiel, Amadeus | April 21, 2026

As AI reaches an inflection point in travel, success will depend on reliable execution, neutral orchestration and systems built to operate accurately at scale. Read More

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SAA’s Tebogo Tsimane: On survival, looking east and fixing tech in small steps

By WIT | April 21, 2026

South African Airways’ chief commercial officer discusses the Middle East crisis, rebuilding from business rescue and why open skies in Africa requires cheaper fares. Read More

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Fliggy launches FlyAI developer platform for AI-powered travel applications

By Cathy Walsh | April 20, 2026

The platform gives developers access to live travel data and a way to earn commissions from AI-driven bookings. Read More

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Hyatt opens up ChatGPT to employees

By Linda Fox | April 20, 2026

Employees across finance, marketing and operations can access the artificial intelligence (AI) platform's capabilities to improve the customer experience. Read More

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An alternative roadmap to address overtourism

By Noam Toister - Travelier | April 20, 2026

As Earth Day approaches, Noam Toister, founder of Travelier, argues that digitizing ground and sea transport is key to enabling dispersal and easing overtourism. Read More

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Expedia Group shutters Lastminute.com.au booking site

By Morgan Hines | April 17, 2026

Bookings can be made through May 15 and the site will close down on June 2, according to the company. Read More

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PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: Omio, Mews, Spotnana and more...

By PhocusWire | April 17, 2026

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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