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Startup Stage: Tripician uses AI to build verified, collaborative travel itineraries

By Cathy Walsh | October 19, 2026

The startup combines AI-powered trip planning with live place verification, feasibility checks and group collaboration tools. Read More

News / Technology

Mindtrip brings AI discovery to Norwegian destination organizations

By Linda Fox | October 15, 2026

The partnership brings Mindtrip's travel discovery technology to “Norway by Locals,” an upcoming website that helps travelers plan, save and share trips across Norwegian destinations. Read More

Interview / Startups

Startup Stage: TravelSnap.AI turns guest video reviews into booking opportunities

By Cathy Walsh | October 12, 2026

The platform uses AI to collect, translate and publish guest video reviews to help travel businesses increase their visibility in AI search and drive bookings. Read More

News / Technology

ATPCO tackles challenge of matching AI travel requests to airline products

By Cathy Walsh | October 9, 2026

A two-week proof of concept tested how structured airline data could help turn conversational travel requests into more specific shopping results. Read More

Interview / Startups

Startup Stage: Safari Circle takes a matchmaking approach to safari planning

By Abby Crotty & Cathy Walsh | October 5, 2026

The company’s Safari DNA system matches travelers with destinations, parks and lodges based on their profile and preferences. Read More

News / Technology

How AI is changing travel companies’ spending habits

By Morgan Hines | September 14, 2026

As AI evolves, travel companies are increasingly investing in internal AI rather than external software. Read More

News / Technology

AI transformation in travel: Sejal Amin of Priceline

By Morgan Hines | September 11, 2026

Sejal Amin, CTO of Priceline, discusses Priceline's AI strategy, company education, employee buy-in and more. Read More

News / Online

The trust economy: How European travelers decide who to believe

By Phocuswright Research | September 10, 2026

European travelers aren't rejecting technology; they're getting selective about who earns their trust. Read More

News / Technology

Travel brands continue to chase AI visibility as the landscape shifts

By Morgan Hines | September 4, 2026

Following reports that Reddit citations have fallen considerably in LLM results, travel companies are once again reconsidering visibility strategies. Read More

News / Technology

Klook expands creator access to single-link affiliate marketing tool

By Morgan Hines | September 3, 2026

Following a small pilot in March, the single-link storefront feature is now available to more than 30,000 creators across 88 markets. 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 / Technology

AI search is changing the marketing playbook: How can travel survive?

By Mario Gavira | September 1, 2026

Travelier CMO Mario Gavira boils AI search down to three actionable principles for travel marketers. Read More

News / Technology

PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: BCD Travel, Klook, Dida and more...

By PhocusWire | August 28, 2026

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

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

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