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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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Februari 04, 2026
The Sharp Decline in US International Student Arrivals and Its Effects on Global Education Trends
The Sharp Decline in US International Student Arrivals and Its Effects on Global Education Trends

August 2024 saw a nearly 20% decrease in the arrival of international students to the United States, a plunge that...

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Februari 04, 2026
Vietnam and Thailand Launch Key Tourism Initiatives to Welcome Visitors and Boost Hotels in 2025
Vietnam and Thailand Launch Key Tourism Initiatives to Welcome Visitors and Boost Hotels in 2025

Vietnam is making significant strides to attract more tourists from China through fresh tourism initiatives aimed at enhancing the visitor...

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Februari 04, 2026
Akasa Air Now Connects Bengaluru and Phuket with Daily Nonstop Flights
Akasa Air Now Connects Bengaluru and Phuket with Daily Nonstop Flights

Starting October 1, 2025, Akasa Air began offering daily nonstop flights between Bengaluru and Phuket, marking a significant expansion of...

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Februari 04, 2026
Changes in Air India and Air India Express Domestic Terminals at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport
Changes in Air India and Air India Express Domestic Terminals at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport

Starting from 26 October 2025, Air India will move 60 of its domestic flight departures from Indira Gandhi International Airport...

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Februari 04, 2026
Air India and STARLUX Airlines Forge a New Path to Taipei with Enhanced Travel Routes
Air India and STARLUX Airlines Forge a New Path to Taipei with Enhanced Travel Routes

A fresh alliance between Air India and Taiwan's STARLUX Airlines is making waves by boosting passenger convenience and connectivity between...

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Februari 04, 2026
Air India Launches First Ever Non-Stop Flight Linking Delhi to Manila
Air India Launches First Ever Non-Stop Flight Linking Delhi to Manila

Starting October 1, 2025, Air India has commenced the inaugural non-stop flight service connecting Delhi to Manila.

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Februari 04, 2026
Air India Express Commits to Restoring Key Kerala Routes and Improving Flight Services
Air India Express Commits to Restoring Key Kerala Routes and Improving Flight Services

The dialogue around Air India Express’s flight services to Kerala has taken a positive turn with the airline assuring the...

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Februari 04, 2026
Air India and Airbus Collaborate to Launch Cutting-Edge Pilot Training Centre in Gurugram
Air India and Airbus Collaborate to Launch Cutting-Edge Pilot Training Centre in Gurugram

Air India and Airbus have teamed up to unveil a modern pilot training centre at the Air India Aviation Training...

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Februari 04, 2026
Diwali Travel to India: A 24% Boost in Interest Highlights Top Destinations and Rising Global Curiosity
Diwali Travel to India: A 24% Boost in Interest Highlights Top Destinations and Rising Global Curiosity

India is experiencing a noticeable uplift in travel interest during the Diwali season, with digital travel searches climbing by 24%.

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Februari 04, 2026
Asia’s Most Popular Rural Escapes Revealed, Featuring Munnar and Other Highland Gems
Asia’s Most Popular Rural Escapes Revealed, Featuring Munnar and Other Highland Gems

A fresh trend is making waves in Asian travel: more and more explorers are trading bustling cities for quaint rural...

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Februari 04, 2026
How Prince George’s Virtual Tour Map Is Expanding Accessible Tourism for Travelers Across Canada
How Prince George’s Virtual Tour Map Is Expanding Accessible Tourism for Travelers Across Canada

The development of Prince George’s virtual tour map signals a notable step toward accessible tourism in Canada, enabling travelers of...

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Februari 04, 2026
Indian Travellers Embrace E-Visas in 2025: A Shift Toward Digital Travel Access
Indian Travellers Embrace E-Visas in 2025: A Shift Toward Digital Travel Access

In 2025, a remarkable 82% of all visa applications by Indian citizens were submitted as e-Visas, marking a steady increase...

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Februari 04, 2026