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By Morgan Hines | September 22, 2025

The business travel, payments and expense management platform has submitted a Form S-1 registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Read More

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Exploring the intersection of digital identity and AI in travel

By Abby Crotty | September 22, 2025

In the fifth and final installment of The New Age(nts) Trend Series, panelists discussed the future of generative AI, autonomous agents and digital ID in travel. Read More

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OpenAI chairman shares vision on travel’s AI future

By Morgan Hines | September 19, 2025

Bret Taylor, chairman of the board for OpenAI and co-founder of AI startup Sierra, discussed how he uses AI, how it might impact travel intermediaries and more. Read More

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Are we primed for an AI crash? Travel stakeholders weigh in

By Morgan Hines | September 18, 2025

Are we having technology innovation déjà vu? Many are likening AI’s rise to the dot-com era that led to an eventual crash. Read More

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Airbnb to launch hotel interface

By Morgan Hines | September 17, 2025

Brian Chesky’s discussion of a hotel feature on the Airbnb app follows a fee structure change that positioned the company to compete with online travel agencies. Read More

$The U.S. travel booking path fractured by social media, technology$

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The U.S. travel booking path fractured by social media, technology

By Morgan Hines | September 17, 2025

Younger travelers are straying from the traditional booking path in favor of technology-fueled discovery. Read More

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Small town, big show: How small DMOs grow with influencers and storytelling

By Marisa Garcia | September 17, 2025

Some DMOs have found success by connecting with content creators who are rooted in their communities and focused on storytelling. Read More

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TourRadar launches ‘AI Discovery’ ChatGPT, Instagram, MCP integrations

By Morgan Hines | September 15, 2025

The new tools are aimed at reimagining how travelers discover and book tours that span multiple days. Read More

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Tripadvisor CEO Matt Goldberg talks SEO, shift to AI

By Morgan Hines | September 12, 2025

Tripadvisor has adjusted its strategy, building on its existing internet credibility to fit a changing search environment. Read More

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Brian Chesky on his mission to transform Airbnb into an ‘everything’ platform

By Morgan Hines | September 12, 2025

Airbnb is looking at AI, community building and additional offerings, including creating a “host ecosystem” to monetize services for hosts. Read More

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The Phocuswright Conference 2025 - speakers and program

By PhocusWire | September 11, 2025

The Phocuswright Conference 2025 takes place in San Diego November 18-20 at the Manchester Grand Hyatt. Read More

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Tripadvisor, Expedia, Booking, Eu Travel Tech endorse EU online rating code

By Morgan Hines | September 11, 2025

The European Union’s new code of conduct is directed at improved transparency and online review reliability for consumers and travel businesses. Read More