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Nobody gets bypassed - Agentic commerce was supposed to route around the OTAs. Google's partner list routes straight through them.
May 27, 2026 • Hospitality
Airbnb deepens hotel push with Booking.com veteran hire - The leadership change signals Airbnb’s growing ambition to compete more directly in the global hotel distribution market, especially among boutique and independent properties..
May 27, 2026 • Hospitality
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Long Lake’s transformation plan for Amex GBT will take years - The $6.3 billion acquisition signals a long-term AI rebuild of corporate travel infrastructure — with potential ripple effects for hotel distribution.
May 27, 2026 • Hospitality
Trust becomes travel’s next competitive layer - As AI floods travelers with endless options, platforms are competing to become the most trusted guide through the noise.
May 27, 2026 • Hospitality
EU short-term rental rules tighten oversight of Airbnb-style accommodation - New data-sharing and registration requirements could reshape how cities regulate vacation rentals — and influence hotel competition across Europe.
May 27, 2026 • Hospitality
AI and digital RFPs are resetting planner expectations - Hotels are facing growing pressure to acknowledge meeting and event inquiries within hours as automation accelerates sales cycles.
May 27, 2026 • Hospitality
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