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Easol lands $30M to bring AI to experiences businesses
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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
PhocusWire travel tech news briefs: Travelport, HTS, Virgin Atlantic and more...
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PhocusWire travel tech news briefs: Travelport, HTS, Virgin Atlantic and more...
By PhocusWire | October 30, 2026
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry.... Read More
Discover Puerto Rico builds AI platform to connect travelers with local businesses
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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
What it takes to fund and scale travel tech in the AI era
News / Startups
What it takes to fund and scale travel tech in the AI era
By Cathy Walsh | October 29, 2026
Investors and industry executives discussed the challenges of attracting capital, winning customers and scaling travel technology businesses at the online Travel Trends Summit.... Read More
In Eastern Europe, local OTAs beat the giants by going narrow
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In Eastern Europe, local OTAs beat the giants by going narrow
By Phocuswright Research | October 29, 2026
Booking.com leads accommodation across most of Eastern Europe, but homegrown OTAs are growing faster by localizing hard.... Read More
Negotiating the rapid growth cycle in travel tech
Opinion / Online
Negotiating the rapid growth cycle in travel tech
By Maria von Foerster - RightRez | October 29, 2026
RightRez CEO Maria von Foerster outlines how senior execs should respond when challenged to stretch the company beyond organic growth.... Read More
Expedia Group expands AI features across Expedia, Hotels.com and Vrbo
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
Airbnb to fund its nonprofit with share of stay revenue
News / Online
Airbnb to fund its nonprofit with share of stay revenue
By Cathy Walsh | October 28, 2026
The funding model is expected to help Airbnb.org expand its emergency housing programs and provide 1 million nights of free accommodation annually within five years.... Read More
Etraveli Group adds MCP layer to flight content
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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
Personal AI assistants could be re-shopping ‘landmine’ for hotels
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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
BWH rebrands to WorldHotels, unifies loyalty programs, boosts digital offering
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
Flight compensation startup ReFly partners with Investa to raise €10M Series A
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Flight compensation startup ReFly partners with Investa to raise €10M Series A
By Abby Crotty | October 27, 2026
ReFly said the strategic partnership will support its next phase of growth and fundraising strategy.... Read More
Amex GBT’s CTO on AI agents, servicing and working with Long Lake
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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
SITA to acquire CAE's Flightscape for $500M
News / Finance
SITA to acquire CAE's Flightscape for $500M
By Cathy Walsh | October 26, 2026
The deal will expand SITA’s airline operations software portfolio, helping carriers anticipate disruptions and improve recovery.... Read More
Wyndham sees revenue gains from AI initiatives
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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
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