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Booking CEO Glenn Fogel Says Airport Infrastructure Can Reverse Tourism Decline
Booking CEO Glenn Fogel Says Airport Infrastructure Can Reverse Tourism Decline
August 08, 2025  |  Travel Payments

Booking Holdings CEO Glenn Fogel reportedly said that the United States needs to invest in passport and immigration booths at airports to help reverse a decline in foreign...

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This Week in AI: ChatGPT Gets an Upgrade; Expedia Embraces AI
This Week in AI: ChatGPT Gets an Upgrade; Expedia Embraces AI
August 08, 2025  |  Artificial Intelligence

From the release of GPT-5 to travel platform Expedia implementing artificial intelligence throughout its business to rental car companies using the tech to assess damage...

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Expedia Sees Fast-Growing Traffic From Chatbots
Expedia Sees Fast-Growing Traffic From Chatbots
August 07, 2025  |  Earnings

Expedia Group is embedding artificial intelligence (AI) across its business, using the technology to sharpen personalized travel recommendations, improve customer service and boost operational efficiency....

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Airbnb’s Results Show Consumer Resilience as Platform Eyes Uncertainty
Airbnb’s Results Show Consumer Resilience as Platform Eyes Uncertainty
August 06, 2025  |  Earnings

Airbnb’s strong quarterly results on Wednesday showed that despite economic uncertainty due to global tariffs and geopolitical instability, consumers are resilient. Get the Full Story...

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Visa Data Shows Affluent Travelers Propel Global Tourism Spending
Visa Data Shows Affluent Travelers Propel Global Tourism Spending
August 06, 2025  |  Travel Payments

Affluent travelers, not middle-class vacationers, appear poised to keep the world’s tourism engine humming even as the broader economy cools. Get the Full Story Complete...

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The Algorithm Will Bill You Now: AI Creeps Into Travel Charges
The Algorithm Will Bill You Now: AI Creeps Into Travel Charges
August 06, 2025  |  Travel Payments

With summer in full swing, travelers must beware that artificial intelligence (AI) systems could spot mishaps and misbehaviors that might otherwise go unnoticed by a...

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Luxury Brands Pinched as Tourism Declines in Europe
Luxury Brands Pinched as Tourism Declines in Europe
August 04, 2025  |  Retail

Tariffs and a decline in tourism in Japan and Europe are reportedly hurting the luxury sector. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Booking Holdings Leans Into AI as US Consumers Slow Travel Spending
Booking Holdings Leans Into AI as US Consumers Slow Travel Spending
July 29, 2025  |  Travel Payments

Booking Holdings said Tuesday (July 29) that U.S. consumers reined in their travel spending in the second quarter, while their Asian and European counterparts picked...

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American Airlines CEO Slams AI Fare Setting as Trickery
American Airlines CEO Slams AI Fare Setting as Trickery
July 24, 2025  |  artificial intelligence

American Airlines’ CEO is not a fan of using artificial intelligence (AI) to set air fares. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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