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News / Technology
Vibe, Navan launch MCP servers
By Michael B. Baker - BTN July 7, 2026
Navan initially is deploying its MCP as a "read-only experience" for travel data, letting travel and finance administrators use conversational prompts in Claude, ChatGPT and other MCP-compatible systems to query about their data. Read More
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Amid $1B tech revamp, Marriott readies next steps in distribution
By BTN July 7, 2026
Marriott International EVP and chief revenue and technology officer Drew Pinto discusses the hotel company's tech updates, its stance on corporate travel partners and more in conversation with BTN. Read More
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European travelers are changing the rules
By Phocuswright Research July 7, 2026
Phocuswright's Europe Consumer Travel Report 2026 breaks down exactly where markets are pulling apart.  ... Read More
Interview / Startups
Startup Stage: Hotel Splitter builds hotel booking platform around split stays
By Cathy Walsh July 6, 2026
The startup compares traditional hotel bookings with multi-hotel itineraries, aiming to reduce accommodation costs on longer city breaks.  ... Read More
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Beyond the app: How wearable AI is rewiring the global travel tech stack
By Alex Levin - L+R July 6, 2026
Alex Levin, founding partner at L+R, argues that wearable artificial intelligence will replace mobile apps as the primary interface for travel, requiring the industry to rethink its technology infrastructure.... Read More
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PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: TSA, Google, Mindtrip and more...
By PhocusWire July 2, 2026
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News / Distribution
Weighing build versus buy in travel's AI era
Executives from Amadeus, Etraveli and HTS discussed acquisition strategy and in-house development... Read more
Interview / Online
CEO Spotlight: Naren Shaam of Omio
Naren Shaam discusses AI, scaling Omio, operations and more in a wide-ranging conversation with... Read more
Interview / Technology
AI debate continues: Will travel's biggest brands thrive or falter?
Mario Gavira and Christian Watts brought their ongoing PhocusWire debate to the studio at Phocuswright... Read more
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Hostelworld’s Gary Morrison on building for the social traveler
Hostelworld CEO Gary Morrison discussed how the industry misunderstands hostel travelers, the... Read more
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Almost right isn't good enough for travel's agentic future
Executives from Anthropic, Kismet and Travelport discuss where the travel industry is in its journey... Read more
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Sabre tech lead lifts curtain on company’s technological shift
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