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Zerolook secures $1.9M to address AI search volumes

By Linda Fox August 11, 2026

The Switzerland-based company uses machine learning to predict prices and flight itineraries to help reduce the volume of hits on airline systems. Read More

News / Online

STRs enter a new phase of scrutiny and structural growth

By Phocuswright Research August 11, 2026

Short-term rental gross bookings hit $219.9 billion in 2025, with growth split by region. Read More

News / Technology

Bilt debuts tech platform for travel advisors

By Jamie Biesiada - Travel Weekly August 10, 2026

Bilt worked with a board of travel advisors to develop the platform.... Read More

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AI surge meets a crowded digital landscape in Thailand’s online travel boom

By WiT August 10, 2026

A new WiT report looks at how local giants, government superapps and sky-high AI enthusiasm are reshaping how Thais book their trips. ... Read More

Interview / Startups

Startup Stage: Strut wants to build booking systems for motels

By Abby Crotty August 10, 2026

Strut builds properties a booking engine on their own site and builds a guest network with stay history and contact information... Read More

News / Finance

Moove secures $250 million to expand AV infrastructure

By Linda Fox August 7, 2026

The funding will help Moove establish “Nests” or depot infrastructure, where “fleets are charged, serviced, maintained and orchestrated for continuous operation.”... Read More

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TourRadar's Travis Pittman on rebuilding the company using AI

TourRadar CEO and co-founder Travis Pittman outlines his experience training AI, comparing the... Read more

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Airbnb continues hotel push: 'Stepping on the gas'

Airbnb’s hotel business performing is “significantly better than expected,” CEO and co-founder Brian... Read more

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Expedia Group is investing in AI that doesn't convert yet

Expedia Group upped its 2026 guidance on the back of its Q2 results and discussed where AI is having... Read more

News / Finance

Booking Holdings: AI visibility is up, but referrals stay under 1% of room nights

Traffic from LLMs accounts for less than 1% of Booking Holdings' room nights, CFO Ewout Steenbergen... Read more

News / Distribution

Airbnb partners with boutique hotel operator Lark

Lou Zameryka, Airbnb’s global head of hotel enterprise and connectivity partnerships, said the STR... Read more

Interview / Startups

Startup Stage: Bizey wants to streamline T&E

Mumbai, India-based Bizey wants to eliminate manual expense workflows with automated processes. Read more

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