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WeTravel acquires Tourwriter to broaden custom travel focus

By Linda Fox September 2, 2026

The companies will operate as separate platforms, with Glenn Campbell continuing to lead Tourwriter. Read More

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AI transformation in travel: Piero Sierra of Skyscanner

By Abby Crotty September 2, 2026

Skyscanner's chief AI officer Piero Sierra shares his thoughts on AI's impact, agentic potential and other areas of technological innovation in PhocusWire's latest AI Transformation in Travel interview. Read More

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Brazil-based B2B distribution platform for travel agencies raises $1.5M

By Abby Crotty September 1, 2026

Lead investor Parceiro Ventures said the startup addresses a real problem by centralizing travel agencies’ access to consolidators and suppliers.... Read More

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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

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AI isn’t just for research anymore: What European travelers are actually doing with it

By Phocuswright Research September 1, 2026

European travelers are using AI well beyond simple search, and data shows just how far it's spread across the trip journey.... Read More

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Startup Stage: Soar is looking to automate trip management

By Abby Crotty August 31, 2026

The AI-powered travel assistant connects to email and automatically identifies travel details to build a traveler profile.... Read More

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AI search is changing the marketing playbook: How can travel survive?

Travelier CMO Mario Gavira boils AI search down to three actionable principles for travel marketers. Read more

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Hotel room service platform CAMO raises $4M

CAMO oversees ordering technology, local kitchen fulfillment, delivery logistics and guest support. Read more

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HomeToGo links operational gains to internal AI use

CEO and co-founder Patrick Andrae attributed faster response times and an 85% reduction in chat... Read more

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AI transformation in travel: Velit Dundar of Radisson

Velit Dundar, Radisson's VP of global e-commerce, shares his thoughts on agentic AI, areas for... Read more

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How AI is quietly rewriting hospitality job descriptions

As AI moves from experimental to essential, hospitality operators need employees who understand both... Read more

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