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Hotels risk invisibility as AI reshapes travel discovery
News / Technology
Hotels risk invisibility as AI reshapes travel discovery
By Cathy Walsh | April 23, 2026
Research points to a gap in hotel AI visibility, driven by fragmented data, thin content and inconsistent signals across the web. Read More
EDreams introduces AI planner, ChatGPT app
News / Technology
EDreams introduces AI planner, ChatGPT app
By Morgan Hines | April 22, 2026
EDreams joins the string of travel brands with ChatGPT apps, including Expedia, Booking.com, Accor and more. Read More
Fliggy launches FlyAI developer platform for AI-powered travel applications
News / Technology
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
Expedia Group shutters Lastminute.com.au booking site
News / Technology
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
PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: Omio, Mews, Spotnana and more...
News / Technology
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
SiteMinder links hotel inventory to AI booking channels via MCP
News / Technology
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
Hoteliers feel pressure to transform as technology evolves
News / Technology
Hoteliers feel pressure to transform as technology evolves
By Morgan Hines | April 15, 2026
In its “Travel Dreams 2026” report, Amadeus explores hoteliers’ challenges, investment areas and more. Read More
The indulgent explorer: What drives premium travel decisions
News / Online
The indulgent explorer: What drives premium travel decisions
By Phocuswright Research | April 14, 2026
These travelers prioritize unique, hard-to-replicate experiences while carefully balancing cost, indulgence and overall trip value. Read More
AI reshapes luxury travel—but human expertise remains essential
News / Technology
AI reshapes luxury travel—but human expertise remains essential
By Marisa Garcia | April 14, 2026
AI is reshaping luxury travel through behind-the-scenes efficiency and personalization, but human expertise and high-touch service remain central. Read More
Startup Stage: Roameo targets group travel planning with swipe-to-match interface
Interview / Startups
Startup Stage: Roameo targets group travel planning with swipe-to-match interface
By Cathy Walsh | April 13, 2026
The platform brings discovery, group coordination and itinerary building into a single, structured experience designed to reduce planning friction. Read More
Almosafer adds AI travel planning with ChatGPT app
News / Technology
Almosafer adds AI travel planning with ChatGPT app
By Morgan Hines | April 10, 2026
Almosafer joins the list of travel brands that have launched ChatGPT apps as it continues its AI efforts. Read More
PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: Nuitée, Navan, Expedia Group and more...
News / Technology
PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: Nuitée, Navan, Expedia Group and more...
By PhocusWire | April 10, 2026
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More
Why OTA share of experiences is so low
Opinion / Distribution
Why OTA share of experiences is so low
By Douglas Quinby - Arival | April 10, 2026
Douglas Quinby, the co-founder and CEO of Arival, shares some truth about sizing the global travel experiences sector. Read More
Grab launches AI-powered travel tools
News / Technology
Grab launches AI-powered travel tools
By Morgan Hines | April 9, 2026
Grab announced 13 AI experiences, with four meant to improve the end-to-end travel journey. Read More
The trust gap in agentic commerce and AI booking
News / Technology
The trust gap in agentic commerce and AI booking
By Morgan Hines | April 9, 2026
Payments architecture is evolving as AI giants, travel brands seek to enable AI-powered booking. Read More
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