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The hotel industry's real TikTok GO problem has nothing to do with TikTok
By Boštjan Koželj
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June 16, 2026
Boštjan Koželj argues that hotels risk missing the next wave of AI-driven distribution because many still lack the machine-readable infrastructure needed to compete in emerging channels.
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3 key takeaways from Google I/O 2026
By Matthew Parsons
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May 21, 2026
New agentic AI features unveiled at Google I/O 2026 could reshape how travelers search, shop and book trips, increasing pressure on travel brands to become machine-readable and agent-accessible.
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TikTok formalizes in-app travel bookings with Booking.com, Expedia, Trip.com among partners
By Morgan Hines
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May 12, 2026
TikTok GO brings in-app travel booking to 200 million U.S. users, compressing the path from video discovery to reservation.
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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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Tripadvisor, Viator expand AI partnerships with Claude, Alexa+
By Morgan Hines
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April 23, 2026
Tripadvisor and Viator are expanding their AI efforts to support travel planning in Claude and Alexa+.
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Tripadvisor investor calls for management overhaul
By Linda Fox
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February 18, 2026
Starboard said it has provided feedback on Tripadvisor's strategy and AI initiatives but believes the "status quo pace of change is unacceptable."
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Tripadvisor pleased with experiences revenue contribution, early AI MVP tests
By Linda Fox
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February 12, 2026
The experiences business reported revenue of $204 million in the quarter, up from $186 million during the same period in 2024. Full-year revenue rose 10% to $924 million.
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Financial analysts on change in travel's search-based model
By Linda Fox
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January 6, 2026
Financial analysts from Barclays, Evercore and Mizuho dissect AI's impact on travel search and booking and the OTA model.
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Travel industry leaders' 2026 predictions
By Morgan Hines
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January 5, 2026
PhocusWire asked industry stakeholders from Priceline, HolidayPirates, Cloudbeds and more about what 2026 will look like in travel.
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Travel's movers, shakers and newsmakers in 2025
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December 17, 2025
PhocusWire names its 2025 newsmakers, spotlighting the companies and individuals behind the most significant moves.
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Tripadvisor confirms job cuts, restructuring to focus on experiences
By Morgan Hines & Linda Fox
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November 6, 2025
Tripadvisor Group is shifting to become an "experiences-led and AI-enabled company."
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Tripadvisor CEO Matt Goldberg talks SEO, shift to AI
By Morgan Hines
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September 12, 2025
Tripadvisor has adjusted its strategy, building on its existing internet credibility to fit a changing search environment.
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Travel industry stakeholders react to Google Chrome, data sharing ruling
By Morgan Hines
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September 5, 2025
What does it mean for travel now that Google will be required to share data with rivals?
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Tripadvisor launches ‘Tripadvisor Rewards’ in-app loyalty program
By Morgan Hines
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August 13, 2025
The loyalty program will reward users who engage most with Tripadvisor’s app as the company seeks to boost use and improve relationships with travelers.
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How has AI changed travel investors’ mindset?
By Morgan Hines
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August 12, 2025
A subtle chaos is coloring the funding environment as investors separate the AI winners from the hopefuls.
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