Travel Planning

News / Finance

Easol lands $30M to bring AI to experiences businesses

By Linda Fox | October 30, 2026

U.K.-based Easol said the funding had allowed it to develop an agentic tool for experiences businesses called Teammates. Read More

News / Technology

Discover Puerto Rico builds AI platform to connect travelers with local businesses

By Cathy Walsh | October 30, 2026

The DMO is partnering with Satisfi Labs to match leisure travelers and meeting planners with island businesses based on their needs and interests. Read More

News / Technology

Expedia Group expands AI features across Expedia, Hotels.com and Vrbo

By Abby Crotty | October 28, 2026

The online travel giant launched approximately 30 new and enhanced features, including expanded natural language search, as part of its fall 2026 product release. Read More

News / Technology

Etraveli Group adds MCP layer to flight content

By Linda Fox | October 28, 2026

The launch gives AI agents and developers access to the company’s air content using Claude, ChatGPT or other MCP-compatible platforms. Read More

News / Technology

Personal AI assistants could be re-shopping ‘landmine’ for hotels

By Matthew Parsons | October 28, 2026

Hotels and technology providers are now exploring the potential impact of re-shopping, where AI agents make a booking and later cancel and rebook if a better deal arises. Read More

News / Online

BWH rebrands to WorldHotels, unifies loyalty programs, boosts digital offering

By Linda Fox | October 27, 2026

The franchise hotel group’s website and mobile app have been rebuilt using the Adobe platform, enabling greater personalization and the ability to evolve the digital experience. Read More

News / Technology

Amex GBT’s CTO on AI agents, servicing and working with Long Lake

By Abby Crotty | October 27, 2026

Amex GBT CTO Michael Esquibel said Long Lake is "in it for the long haul" as the pair collaborates on AI. Read More

News / Distribution

Wyndham sees revenue gains from AI initiatives

By Linda Fox | October 26, 2026

Wyndham said its voice and guest communications platforms are driving efficiency as well as revenue. Read More

News / Finance

MakeMyTrip Q2 impacted by 'subdued' outbound travel

By Linda Fox | October 26, 2026

MakeMyTrip reported declines in air ticketing and hotel and packages revenue for Q2 2027. Read More

Interview / Startups

Startup Stage: SkySpot wants to simplify airport arrival planning

By Cathy Walsh | October 26, 2026

The startup uses predictive analytics to determine when travelers should leave for the airport, drawing on traffic, flight and airport security data. Read More

News / Startups

Where are they now? Checking in with the Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2025

By PhocusWire | October 26, 2026

We touched base with three members of our 2025 class, Byway, D3X and Faye, asking about their highlights from this year, their thoughts on AI and what challenges lie ahead. Read More