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Are hotel CEOs overestimating their AI edge?
By Matthew Parsons
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June 2, 2026
Hotel brands are touting AI as a competitive advantage, but long-term differentiation may hinge on data, execution speed and control over distribution.
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Amadeus reports Q1 revenue, operating profit increases
By Linda Fox
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May 8, 2026
The company said its growth slowed in March because of the conflict in the Middle East adding that the short-term future is hard to call.
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Airbnb targets guest-centric ecosystem as Q1 revenue rises 18% YoY
By Cathy Walsh
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May 7, 2026
The company pointed to momentum from flexible payments, localization and hotels as it builds a more personalized platform.
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Expedia Group hits record Q1 profitability amid AI overhaul
By Morgan Hines
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May 7, 2026
CEO Ariane Gorin shared concrete examples of how AI has driven performance across the business.
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Sabre reports Q1 revenue, air bookings gains
By Linda Fox
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May 7, 2026
The company said its Q1 results had exceeded its outlook.
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Tripadvisor posts Q1 revenue and EBITDA declines
By Linda Fox
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May 7, 2026
The company said it incurred Q1 restructuring costs of $3.3M.
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Trivago files antitrust suit against Google
By Morgan Hines
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May 6, 2026
The company has raised concerns about Google’s use of its dominance in search to direct travelers away from other metasearch platforms.
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Booking Holdings’ play to keep travelers in ecosystem with AI
By Morgan Hines
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April 28, 2026
The company shared strong Q1 results, AI updates and its outlook on the conflict in the Middle East.
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Navan turns cash flow positive, talks up AI
By Linda Fox
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March 26, 2026
The company says it is displacing legacy players through its user experience, cost savings and AI.
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What does ‘AI-native’ really mean in travel?
By Morgan Hines
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March 18, 2026
Travel companies are shifting to an "AI-native" model—what that means for legacy brands and startups varies.
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Investor challenges Booking Holdings’ balance sheet, buyback strategy
By Cathy Walsh
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March 9, 2026
CMF Capital sent a letter to the company’s board of directors detailing concerns about the OTA's position following its Q4 2025 earnings release.
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Amadeus sees revenue and profit growth in 2025
By Linda Fox
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February 27, 2026
Revenue for the air IT solutions business increased 6.4% to €2.3 billion in 2025 while the hospitality solutions business saw revenue increase 6% to €1 billion.
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OTAs' marketing spend exceeded $20B in 2025
By Linda Fox
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February 27, 2026
Marketing investment from the largest online travel players rose again last year.
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Trip.com Group sees growth from inbound travel to China
By Linda Fox
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February 26, 2026
The company increased net revenue in Q4 2025 by 21% to $2.2 billion, attributed to travel demand. For the full year, net revenue increased to almost $9 billion.
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Wyndham working across AI platforms to drive direct bookings
By Linda Fox
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February 20, 2026
Wyndham's CEO Geoffrey Ballotti discussed how the company's AI initiatives will help customers find its properties, boost the guest experience and increase direct bookings.
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