Expedia Group says travelers are becoming more comfortable with AI when planning trips, but most still do not trust it to complete the booking. In a new report released on April 14, the company said people are happy to use AI for ideas, recommendations, and itinerary building, yet they still
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby reportedly suggested a merger with American Airlines during a White House meeting on February 25. There is no sign that the two airlines are in formal talks, and neither carrier has publicly confirmed that a deal process has started. Still, the report drew immediate
American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT) has launched a new version of Egencia, its corporate travel platform, with two main additions: a conversational AI assistant and a direct integration with Concur Expense. The update is designed to make business travel easier to book and manage. It
Otel AI, a Dublin-based startup building AI tools for hotel managers and owners, has raised €2.8 million ($3.3 million) in total funding within six months of launch. The latest €2 million ($2.4 million) round was led by Playfair, with support from Nebular, an earlier investor. The company says it
Qantas said that it will cut some flights in the US and the domestic Australian market after a sharp rise in jet fuel costs increased pressure on its business. At the same time, the airline will add more flights to Europe, where it currently sees stronger demand and better revenue opportunities.
BWH Hotels has launched Backdrop by WorldHotels, a new brand focused on upscale outdoor accommodation. The company announced it on April 15, adding glamping, cabins, and eco-lodges to its wider hotel offering. The brand will begin with three properties: Zion Wildflower Resort in Utah, Asheville
Booking.com has told some customers that unauthorized parties accessed personal information linked to their reservations. The company began notifying affected travelers over the weekend and later confirmed the incident publicly. According to Booking.com, the exposed data may include names, email
International travel to the United States grew again in March 2026, giving the industry another sign that inbound demand is recovering. The latest data showed that the US received almost 2.5 million overseas visitors during the month, up 3.6 percent from March last year. This was an important
Los Angeles hotels remain a major part of the local economy, but many owners and operators now see the city as a harder place to run and invest in hotels, says a new report from the American Hotel & Lodging Association. According to AHLA, the sector generates $12.5 billion in annual economic
Google has launched a new restaurant booking feature in the UK through AI Mode in Search, its AI-powered search experience for more detailed and conversational queries. The update allows users to search for restaurants in natural language and move toward a reservation in the same flow. This
Etihad Airways said that it will launch five new routes from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai Pudong, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Hangzhou, and Shenzhen. The airline said the expansion will add 28 weekly flights and increase its mainland China network to 35 weekly services across six cities, including its existing
Southwest Airlines says it still operates at a lower cost than its biggest US rivals, even as jet fuel prices rise. CEO Bob Jordan said on April 13 that the carrier still operates at a lower cost than American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and United Airlines. Speaking at the Semafor World Economy