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Booking.com’s visibility model is under pressure as AI reshapes travel discovery

Booking.com’s visibility model is under pressure as AI reshapes travel discovery

This piece examines why Booking.com's control of travel discovery is fragmenting and how that change could affect hotels, OTAs, and related services like transfers and taxis.

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Február 04, 2026
Jennifer Matarangas-King Begins Term as U.S. Virgin Islands Commissioner of Tourism
Jennifer Matarangas-King Begins Term as U.S. Virgin Islands Commissioner of Tourism

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Február 04, 2026
How state “price surveillance” bills could change pricing for travel, taxis and transfers
How state “price surveillance” bills could change pricing for travel, taxis and transfers

State proposals to limit the use of algorithms and artificial intelligence in individualized pricing are gaining momentum, and their consequences...

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Február 04, 2026
Caribbean Transition 2026: From Regenerative Tourism to Smarter Connectivity
Caribbean Transition 2026: From Regenerative Tourism to Smarter Connectivity

This article reveals what the Caribbean is prioritizing as it moves into 2026: resilience, sustainable regrowth and deeper regional cooperation...

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Február 04, 2026
Why Long Weekends Are Driving a Global Surge in Short Getaways in 2026
Why Long Weekends Are Driving a Global Surge in Short Getaways in 2026

This piece reveals why short getaways during long weekends became a major travel habit in 2026 and what that means...

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Február 04, 2026
IATA WLS 2026 in Warsaw: LOT Polish Airlines Hosts Debate on Liability in a Changing World
IATA WLS 2026 in Warsaw: LOT Polish Airlines Hosts Debate on Liability in a Changing World

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) will convene the 2026 World Legal Symposium (WLS) in Warsaw from 17–19 February under...

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Február 04, 2026
What to Expect from ITB Berlin 2026’s Adventure Travel & Responsible Tourism Segment
What to Expect from ITB Berlin 2026’s Adventure Travel & Responsible Tourism Segment

ITB Berlin 2026 will showcase an expanded Adventure Travel & Responsible Tourism segment from March 3–5, featuring over 50 exhibitors...

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Február 04, 2026
Gujarat advances conservation: eco-tourism, new sanctuaries and visitor policies in protected forests
Gujarat advances conservation: eco-tourism, new sanctuaries and visitor policies in protected forests

The Gujarat government has moved to promote eco-tourism in protected forest areas while framing visitor policy guidelines to safeguard wildlife...

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Február 04, 2026
India drives inbound growth to Japan in 2025 with more than 315,000 arrivals
India drives inbound growth to Japan in 2025 with more than 315,000 arrivals

Japan registered an unprecedented surge in Indian visitors in 2025, crossing the 300,000 mark and reshaping seasonal demand for travel...

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Február 04, 2026
Gate Z ushers in a Gen Z social lounge at Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru
Gate Z ushers in a Gen Z social lounge at Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru

Gate Z has opened in Terminal 2 of Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru, introducing a Gen Z-inspired social lounge that blends...

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Február 04, 2026
Unity Mall in Goa: what the PM‑Ekta Mall means for artisans, tourism and local transport
Unity Mall in Goa: what the PM‑Ekta Mall means for artisans, tourism and local transport

Unity Mall (also known as PM‑Ekta Mall) in Goa is set to showcase Indian artisanal products and support local livelihoods...

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Február 04, 2026
MakeMyTrip Records 20% Growth in Hotel Room Nights and Expands Ancillary Reach
MakeMyTrip Records 20% Growth in Hotel Room Nights and Expands Ancillary Reach

MakeMyTrip reported a notable increase in hotel-room nights and operating results for Q3 FY26, a development with practical implications for...

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Február 04, 2026
SOTC Travel and SaveIN roll out “Save and Pay Later” zero-interest EMI to ease holiday spending
SOTC Travel and SaveIN roll out “Save and Pay Later” zero-interest EMI to ease holiday spending

The collaboration between SOTC Travel and SaveIN brings a new payment model: instant, paperless zero-interest EMIs for holiday bookings.

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Február 04, 2026