
The Two-Sided AI Squeeze That Only Travel Faces
Travel is the only major industry hit by AI from both directions: exploding search volumes without conversions and rising internal AI token costs.

Travel is the only major industry hit by AI from both directions: exploding search volumes without conversions and rising internal AI token costs.

Reliable internet connectivity has evolved from a travel perk into a foundational trust signal that shapes every stage of the modern journey.

Amsterdam plans to raise its tourism tax to 20%, but experts question whether higher taxes can truly solve the city's overtourism crisis.

Ixigo acquires Brevistay to complete its travel stack and invests in AI startups to keep trip planning within its own ecosystem.

Top travel tech leaders reveal the operational gaps slowing AI adoption across the industry. Here's what needs to change.

The U.S. hospitality sector is surging ahead of the 2026 World Cup, leading national job growth as hotels, restaurants, and venues ramp up staffing.

New Booking.com research reveals how safety concerns, lack of employer support, and identity concealment are holding LGBTQ+ business travelers back.

Booking.com's 2026 Accommodation Barometer reveals cautious optimism, growing gaps between large chains and independents, and key challenges ahead.

European travellers are staying closer to home in 2026, with domestic bookings surging, group stays rising, and rural escapes becoming the summer trend.

Airbnb's 2026 Summer Release brings boutique hotels, FIFA World Cup experiences, new services, and AI-powered tools to the platform.

Airbnb introduces Solåterbäringen, a creative sun refund campaign helping Swedes reclaim lost sunshine and social connections after a dark winter.

Hockey star Macklin Celebrini teams up with Airbnb to host a soccer camp and FIFA World Cup 2026 match experience in Toronto.