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Visa rule changes, new flight routes, hotel openings and destination updates — pulled every half hour from Google News and leading travel publishers, and filtered down to the places we fly you to.
World TravelAccor Is Betting on Asia. Just Not the Same Way Everywhere
Accor clearly wants to grow in Asia. It just doesn’t want to do it the same way everywhere.
World TravelBrian Chesky Commits to Launching an AI Agent in 2027
Airbnb has talked for years about becoming an AI concierge. Now Brian Chesky has put a 2027 date on it — and he says the interface won’t look like a typical chatbot.
World TravelIn 1841, one train journey changed tourism forever: How modern holidays began
World TravelAgentic AI Is Raising Travel’s Tech Bill
Amadeus and Spotnana agree the plumbing for AI-powered travel costs more now. The industry still hasn’t settled who pays — or who captures the value.
World TravelPrince Harry Calls on Travel Industry to Put Destinations First
The Duke of Sussex and founder of Travalyst wants the travel industry to prioritize the health and value of the people and places it sells — because business success relies on the longevity of those destinations.
World TravelGBTA: Corporate travel industry confidence rebounds
World TravelBooking Holdings: Building a Long-Term Competitive Advantage
Incumbent brands have to ask themselves: if the technology gets democratized, what do we have that no one else can replicate?
World TravelUnderstanding AI’s Broad Impact
Travel brands have to evaluate if they're structured to let an agent handle the full relationship, and whether internal divisions may hold them back.
World TravelUber: Owning More of the Travel Journey
Every travel company that controls its own inventory is facing the same decision: let AI agents book it, or keep customers in the direct channel.
World TravelExpedia Bets Against the All-Powerful AI Travel Agent
Expedia wants a seat inside the new wave of AI agents, including Meta's Muse. But CEO Ariane Gorin is betting on a messier future for travel: multiple entry points and specialized agents, not one bot that owns the whole trip.
World TravelWyndham CEO Says Gen Z Now Makes Up Nearly 10% of Membership Base
Wyndham’s loyalty membership is getting younger fast. Now it’s setting up more concert packages and backstage passes to keep them.
World TravelThe Booking Isn’t the Finish Line: What IHG, Priceline, and McKinsey Say Brands Are Missing
Travel brands have mastered getting consumers to click "book." Few have figured out what to say once travelers start second-guessing that click.
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