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What the EU AI Act means for the travel industry

By Mark Frary | August 11, 2026

The EU AI Act requires clear labeling of AI-generated content and transparency when customers are interacting with AI systems. Read More

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Bilt debuts tech platform for travel advisors

By Jamie Biesiada - Travel Weekly | August 10, 2026

Bilt worked with a board of travel advisors to develop the platform. Read More

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AI surge meets a crowded digital landscape in Thailand’s online travel boom

By WiT | August 10, 2026

A new WiT report looks at how local giants, government superapps and sky-high AI enthusiasm are reshaping how Thais book their trips. Read More

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Moove secures $250 million to expand AV infrastructure

By Linda Fox | August 7, 2026

The funding will help Moove establish “Nests” or depot infrastructure, where “fleets are charged, serviced, maintained and orchestrated for continuous operation.” Read More

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Earnings roundup: Uber, Amex GBT, Ixigo and more...

By Abby Crotty | August 7, 2026

In addition to PhocusWire's regular quarterly earnings coverage, we rounded up results from other big names in the global travel industry. Read More

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Airbnb continues hotel push: 'Stepping on the gas'

By Abby Crotty | August 6, 2026

Airbnb’s hotel business performing is “significantly better than expected,” CEO and co-founder Brian Chesky said. Read More

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Sabre ups 2026 guidance as Q2 exceeds expectations

By Linda Fox | August 6, 2026

Sabre's adjusted EBITDA for the quarter came in at $143 million, up 21% year over year, helped by a decrease in labor cost. Read More

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Expedia Group is investing in AI that doesn't convert yet

By Linda Fox | August 5, 2026

Expedia Group upped its 2026 guidance on the back of its Q2 results and discussed where AI is having the greatest impact. Read More

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AI and technology investment driving business travel growth

By Linda Fox | August 5, 2026

Figures from the GBTA Business Travel Index Annual Global Report and Forecast revealed spend is predicted to increase 7.2% in 2026 while the volume of trips will increase 1.3%. Read More

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Tours and activities growth is outpacing travel overall, distribution is lagging

By Phocuswright Research | August 5, 2026

The Travel Experiences 2026 report, produced jointly by Phocuswright and Arival, sizes and forecasts the global experiences market through 2029 and examines how consumers engage with experiences in... Read More

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Booking Holdings: AI visibility is up, but referrals stay under 1% of room nights

By Abby Crotty | August 4, 2026

Traffic from LLMs accounts for less than 1% of Booking Holdings' room nights, CFO Ewout Steenbergen said during the company's second-quarter earnings call. Read More

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Airbnb partners with boutique hotel operator Lark

By Abby Crotty | August 4, 2026

Lou Zameryka, Airbnb’s global head of hotel enterprise and connectivity partnerships, said the STR giant is focused on adding “unique, localized-feeling, hospitality-driven hotel partners.” Read More

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Navigating the future of OBTs in an AI-driven travel industry

By Mark Frary | August 4, 2026

Business travel has reached an "inflexion point" on the use of AI, with companies determining how to best incorporate the technology. Read More

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Report: Travelers want AI personalization, not unchecked autonomy

By Amadeus | August 3, 2026

Amadeus’ Tailored Horizons report explores how U.S. travelers want AI to personalize trips, where they trust the technology and why control and transparency matter. Read More