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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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February 04, 2026
Why Volotea Stands Out as Europe’s Leading Low-Cost Carrier in 2025
Why Volotea Stands Out as Europe’s Leading Low-Cost Carrier in 2025

Volotea has recently been recognized as Europe’s Leading Low-Cost Airline for 2025 at the prestigious World Travel Awards European Gala...

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February 04, 2026
Exploring the Rising Trend of Tattoo Tourism: Inked Memories from Global Destinations
Exploring the Rising Trend of Tattoo Tourism: Inked Memories from Global Destinations

Over recent years, travellers have begun to swap conventional trinkets like magnets or postcards for something more permanent and personal—a...

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February 04, 2026
Luxurious Saint John Hotel Villas & Spa Crowned Leading Conference Hotel in Greece for 2025
Luxurious Saint John Hotel Villas & Spa Crowned Leading Conference Hotel in Greece for 2025

Perched along the picturesque shores of Mykonos, Saint John Hotel Villas & Spa recently earned the title of Greece’s Leading...

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February 04, 2026
US Consulate General Chennai to Restart Visa Processing and American Citizen Services from October 23, 2025
US Consulate General Chennai to Restart Visa Processing and American Citizen Services from October 23, 2025

The US Consulate General in Chennai is set to resume its visa application processing and American Citizen Services from Thursday,...

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February 04, 2026
Unlock Exclusive Travel Offers at Singapore Airlines’ Time to Fly Travel Fair with Trip.com
Unlock Exclusive Travel Offers at Singapore Airlines’ Time to Fly Travel Fair with Trip.com

The Singapore Airlines’ Time to Fly Travel Fair is set to be a hotspot for travel enthusiasts this weekend at...

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February 04, 2026
Spanish Visitor’s Critical Hospitalization in Santa Clara Highlights Cuba’s Medical Challenges
Spanish Visitor’s Critical Hospitalization in Santa Clara Highlights Cuba’s Medical Challenges

Visiting Cuba, a Spanish tourist found himself entangled in a serious medical crisis shortly after arrival.

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February 04, 2026
Strong Growth in Sri Lanka’s International Tourism with UK Leading Fastest-Rising Market
Strong Growth in Sri Lanka’s International Tourism with UK Leading Fastest-Rising Market

Over the course of the first nine months of 2025, Sri Lanka experienced a significant upturn in foreign tourist arrivals,...

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February 04, 2026
Norse Atlantic Airways Starts Direct Stockholm to Bangkok Service Enhancing Europe-Asia Connectivity
Norse Atlantic Airways Starts Direct Stockholm to Bangkok Service Enhancing Europe-Asia Connectivity

Norse Atlantic Airways recently took a significant step with the inauguration of its first direct flight connecting Stockholm and Bangkok,...

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February 04, 2026
Zoomcar Hosts Earn ₹113 Crore in 2024 as Car Sharing Gains Momentum Across India
Zoomcar Hosts Earn ₹113 Crore in 2024 as Car Sharing Gains Momentum Across India

Car sharing in India is no longer just a niche concept; it’s blossoming into a substantial income avenue for many.

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February 04, 2026
How India Is Shaping Sustainable and Scalable Tourism Ahead of Festive Seasons
How India Is Shaping Sustainable and Scalable Tourism Ahead of Festive Seasons

The tourism sector is undergoing a major transformation with sustainability at its core.

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February 04, 2026
World Tourism Day 2025 in Melaka: Advancing Sustainable Tourism for Global Prosperity
World Tourism Day 2025 in Melaka: Advancing Sustainable Tourism for Global Prosperity

World Tourism Day 2025 in Melaka put a spotlight on tourism’s transformative power in propelling sustainable development.

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February 04, 2026
How Agentic AI Independently Transforms Travel Planning and Elevates Customer Experience
How Agentic AI Independently Transforms Travel Planning and Elevates Customer Experience

When it comes to travel planning, traditional AI usually responds to commands — ask a question, get an answer.

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February 04, 2026