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Accor says most conversations with hotel owners now about AI
By Linda Fox
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July 30, 2026
Accor's CEO believes there are significant savings and RevPAR to be gained through AI. IHG and Radisson unveil latest AI developments.
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HBX Group CEO Nicolas Huss to retire
By Abby Crotty
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July 29, 2026
In a separate announcement, the company issued a trading update for the third quarter of 2026.
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Yatra considers options to regain Nasdaq compliance
By Linda Fox
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July 1, 2026
India-based online travel agency Yatra has 180 days to regain compliance with Nasdaq.
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Trip.com Group eyes 200 million inbound travelers in next five years
By Linda Fox
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June 25, 2026
The China-based OTA is exploring partnerships to integrate with AI platforms for travel planning.
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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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