Travel Planning

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From dirty data to performing miracles - hotel approaches to AI

By Linda Fox | May 5, 2025

Executives from Choice Hotels, Ennismore and Revinate shared tips on how to effectively use AI—and how to avoid pitfalls—at a hospitality industry event last week. Read More

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Amid "uncertain" times, Airbnb reports mixed financial results

By Morgan Hines | May 1, 2025

Brian Chesky, co-founder and CEO of Airbnb, said the results show that “no matter what’s happening in the world,” people will continue to choose to use Airbnb. Read More

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Hostelworld builds on social strategy to connect travelers

By Abby Crotty | May 1, 2025

Hostelworld's "global trip plan marketplace" will encourage travelers to download the app and build a proprietary data set for its AI models. Read More

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Rapid Fire with Björn Bender of Rail Europe

By Morgan Hines | May 1, 2025

On June 11, Rail Europe CEO Björn Bender will take part in an executive panel, “The Great Ground Shift,” which will focus on ground transportation’s ongoing transformation. Read More

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Casago's Steve Schwab on finalizing Vacasa and what lies ahead

By Linda Fox | May 1, 2025

Casago CEO Steve Schwab discusses the value of the Vacasa deal, the importance of relationships and more in an exclusive interview. Read More

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Holidu acquires vacation rental platform Finca Mallorca

By Morgan Hines | April 30, 2025

The acquisition marks an expansion of Holidu’s portfolio in the Mallorcan vacation rental market. Read More

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Priceline launches AI neighborhood feature, Turo partnership

By Morgan Hines | April 30, 2025

“Trip Intelligence: The Neighborhood Edition” includes AI features that help users find locations that match their “vibe.” Read More

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Booking Holdings sees "stable growth," surpasses expectations

By Abby Crotty | April 29, 2025

The company said that it wasn't affected by the general economic environment in the first quarter of 2025. Read More

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Trivago raises future guidance following better-than-expected Q1

By Morgan Hines | April 29, 2025

The results come after the company saw revenue growth in the fourth quarter of 2024, for the first time since the first quarter of 2023. Read More

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HomeToGo launches AI Filter

By Abby Crotty | April 29, 2025

The tool is in beta testing for select users in the United States and Germany with a wider release dependent on the results of the trial. Read More

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Sabre sells hospitality business for $1.1 billion

By Linda Fox | April 28, 2025

The hospitality solutions business grew out of Sabre’s purchase of SynXis in 2005, and it has been building out retailing capabilities for hotels in recent years. Read More

News / Distribution

Marriott acquires citizenM for $355M

By Morgan Hines & Linda Fox | April 28, 2025

Last year, it was reported that citizenM was exploring opportunities to sell the brand. Read More

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GetYourGuide launches AI tools, expands to shows, events

By Morgan Hines | April 28, 2025

The marketplace for experience discovery and booking announced an array of new features, including AI insights for content, seat selection and more. Read More

Opinion / Technology

Technology’s role in furthering sustainable travel, economic inclusion

By Ragnar Fjölnisson, Kaptio | April 28, 2025

Ragnar Fjölnisson, co-founder and chief product officer of Kaptio, explains why technology’s role in sustainable travel is more important than ever. Read More