AI companies rally around MCP as the next internet standard - A common protocol for agent-to-agent communication could redefine how digital services are accessed and delivered.

Dec 12, 2025 • Hospitality

Expedia buys Tiqets to grow its experiences business - The deal broadens Expedia’s reach in museums, attractions and activity ticketing worldwide.

Dec 11, 2025 • Hospitality

Hotels face a more fragmented marketplace in 2026 - Rising APAC demand, short-term rental competition, and the rise of AI planning tools are reshaping distribution and guest acquisition.

Dec 11, 2025 • Hospitality

Large AI models won’t become merchants of record, says Booking.com - The company expects a structural advantage in completing transactions and keeping travelers inside its agentic environment.

Dec 10, 2025 • Hospitality

Who gets to book travel: humans or their AI? - The legal battle over whether autonomous agents can browse, compare, and purchase travel without asking retailers first.

Dec 10, 2025 • Hospitality

AI augments metasearch for next-generation travel planning - Skyscanner bets on agent-to-agent interactions to enhance contextual trip search, not replace specialist platforms.

Dec 10, 2025 • Hospitality

AI isn’t killing travel agents. It’s making them better - New agentic tools make travel professionals faster, smarter, and more valuable than standalone AI platforms.

Dec 9, 2025 • Hospitality

Booking.com’s cancellation practices leave travelers at risk - Third-party booking headaches expose systemic weaknesses in online travel platforms.

Dec 9, 2025 • Hospitality