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Morgan Hines
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October 30, 2026
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How AI is changing travel companies’ spending habits
News / Technology
How AI is changing travel companies’ spending habits
By Morgan Hines | September 14, 2026
As AI evolves, travel companies are increasingly investing in internal AI rather than external... Read More
AI transformation in travel: Sejal Amin of Priceline
News / Technology
AI transformation in travel: Sejal Amin of Priceline
By Morgan Hines | September 11, 2026
Sejal Amin, CTO of Priceline, discusses Priceline's AI strategy, company education, employee buy-in... Read More
Travel brands continue to chase AI visibility as the landscape shifts
News / Technology
Travel brands continue to chase AI visibility as the landscape shifts
By Morgan Hines | September 4, 2026
Following reports that Reddit citations have fallen considerably in LLM results, travel companies are... Read More
Klook expands creator access to single-link affiliate marketing tool
News / Technology
Klook expands creator access to single-link affiliate marketing tool
By Morgan Hines | September 3, 2026
Following a small pilot in March, the single-link storefront feature is now available to more than... Read More
Vrbo launches sponsored search listings globally amid wider product rollout
News / Technology
Vrbo launches sponsored search listings globally amid wider product rollout
By Morgan Hines | September 1, 2026
Expedia Group has announced a dozen vacation rental product launches for Vrbo and Escapia.... Read More
Hotel booking goes live in Google's AI Mode, flights still waiting
News / Technology
Hotel booking goes live in Google's AI Mode, flights still waiting
By Morgan Hines | August 27, 2026
U.S. travelers can now book hotels inside Google's AI Mode with partners including Marriott,... Read More
AI trip planning is outpacing DMO adoption
News / Technology
AI trip planning is outpacing DMO adoption
By Morgan Hines | August 25, 2026
There is a growing disconnect between DMOs’ AI preparedness and rising traveler use.... Read More
Expedia Group makes AI-motivated leadership cuts
News / Technology
Expedia Group makes AI-motivated leadership cuts
By Morgan Hines | August 21, 2026
The online travel giant let eight senior members go, including VPs and an SVP, as it seeks to “move... Read More
HomeToGo links operational gains to internal AI use
News / Finance
HomeToGo links operational gains to internal AI use
By Morgan Hines | August 20, 2026
CEO and co-founder Patrick Andrae attributed faster response times and an 85% reduction in chat... Read More
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