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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
India’s plan to expand to 350 airports by 2047 and the impact on transfers
India’s plan to expand to 350 airports by 2047 and the impact on transfers

India intends to expand its civil aviation network to as many as 350 airports by 2047, with a target of...

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February 04, 2026
Shimla now linked by heli taxi to Kullu, Reckong Peo (Kinnaur) and Chandigarh
Shimla now linked by heli taxi to Kullu, Reckong Peo (Kinnaur) and Chandigarh

The launch of heli taxi services from Shimla to Kullu, Reckong Peo (Kinnaur) and Chandigarh has been officially inaugurated, introducing...

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February 04, 2026
40 new ecotourism sites in Tamil Nadu and a Global Tourism Summit in Chennai
40 new ecotourism sites in Tamil Nadu and a Global Tourism Summit in Chennai

This piece reveals Tamil Nadu’s plan to develop 40 new tourist sites focused on ecotourism and lesser-known destinations, alongside the...

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February 04, 2026
New eco-sensitive zone established around Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary in Rajasthan
New eco-sensitive zone established around Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary in Rajasthan

The Centre has designated the area around the Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary as an eco-sensitive zone to protect biodiversity and regulate...

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February 04, 2026
Lenscape Kerala Touring Exhibition: 100 Frames of Kerala’s Landscapes and Culture
Lenscape Kerala Touring Exhibition: 100 Frames of Kerala’s Landscapes and Culture

Lenscape Kerala, a travelling photo exhibition of 100 curated works by ten leading photographers, has been launched and will tour...

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February 04, 2026
JourneyLabel and Destination New South Wales Unveil Experience-Led Travel
JourneyLabel and Destination New South Wales Unveil Experience-Led Travel

JourneyLabel has teamed with Destination New South Wales to present a campaign of immersive, experience-led travel across the state.

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February 04, 2026
Assessment of Tanzania’s Tourism Ministry: Progress Report and Sector Outlook
Assessment of Tanzania’s Tourism Ministry: Progress Report and Sector Outlook

This article examines the recent review of Tanzania’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism presented to a parliamentary committee and...

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February 04, 2026
Mandovi riverfront ghat aarti at Naroa: project facts and what travelers need to know
Mandovi riverfront ghat aarti at Naroa: project facts and what travelers need to know

The Government of Goa has launched construction of a dedicated ghat aarti facility at Naroa village on the banks of...

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February 04, 2026
Worldwide tourist arrivals climbed 4% in 2025, signalling a return toward pre-pandemic growth
Worldwide tourist arrivals climbed 4% in 2025, signalling a return toward pre-pandemic growth

The global travel sector recorded a notable uptick in 2025, with international tourist arrivals increasing by 4% year-on-year.

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February 04, 2026
Rewiring Festival Connectivity: Temporary Networks for Seamless Events
Rewiring Festival Connectivity: Temporary Networks for Seamless Events

Festival planners increasingly rely on temporary, high-performance networks to support ticketing, vendor payments, live streams, and transport logistics at large...

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February 04, 2026
Allison Loggins-Hull to Serve as 2026 Suzan D. Boyd Composer-in-Residence at Spoleto
Allison Loggins-Hull to Serve as 2026 Suzan D. Boyd Composer-in-Residence at Spoleto

The 2026 Suzan D.

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February 04, 2026
Extended Avelo Schedule Lets Travelers Book 30 Destinations Through August 2026
Extended Avelo Schedule Lets Travelers Book 30 Destinations Through August 2026

Avelo Airlines has extended reservations through August 18, 2026, opening flights to 30 destinations; this note explains what the extension...

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February 04, 2026