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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

News / Technology

Chinese OTAs deploy AI for global push

By Phocuswright Research | April 7, 2026

Chinese AI services are not just following this global path, they are transforming interactions with consumers—and delivering a high degree of itinerary control to users. Read More