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Booking Holdings puts numbers behind AI assistant performance
News / Finance
Booking Holdings puts numbers behind AI assistant performance
By Cathy Walsh | November 3, 2026
The travel giant shared conversion metrics from its Priceline and Agoda AI assistants and reported a... Read More
Amadeus data breach affects multiple airline partners
News / Online
Amadeus data breach affects multiple airline partners
By Cathy Walsh | November 2, 2026
Airlines including Japan Airlines, ANA and Cathay Pacific have disclosed unauthorized access to... Read More
Startup Stage: Aiva wants to help hotels turn guest insights into revenue
Interview / Startups
Startup Stage: Aiva wants to help hotels turn guest insights into revenue
By Cathy Walsh | November 2, 2026
The startup uses AI agents to connect guest preferences with hotel services and operations, aiming to... Read More
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October 30, 2026
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Discover Puerto Rico builds AI platform to connect travelers with local businesses
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... 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... 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... 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... Read More
Startup Stage: SkySpot wants to simplify airport arrival planning
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,... Read More
Omio CFO on Rail Europe and what's next for M&A
Interview / Online
Omio CFO on Rail Europe and what's next for M&A
By Cathy Walsh | October 23, 2026
Jean-Bernard Moens discusses Omio’s acquisition strategy, expansion in APAC and ambitions for... Read More
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