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February 19, 2026

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HEDONIST recently expanded its scenario-based travel model globally, and it’s a crazy example of a change that’s been happening in the luxury travel industry for a while. Instead of starting with an… | Boris De Bel | 16 comments

🌎 HEDONIST's global expansion of its scenario-based travel model reflects a shift in luxury travel. Instead of itineraries, trips revolve around narratives like historical moments or scientific expeditions, engaging travelers as participants. This model appeals to ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNW), prioritizing meaning, context, and memory over traditional luxury elements. As affluent travelers seek unique experiences, the luxury industry may increasingly adopt this approach, emphasizing depth and involvement in travel experiences.
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BNW Developments and Radisson Hotel Group Announce RAK Central’s First Hotel and Branded Residences

BNW Developments, the single largest private developer in Ras Al Khaimah, set the stage for a defining moment with the unveiling of the first Radisson Blu Hotel and Radisson Blu Residences in RAK Central, in partnership with Radisson Hotel Group. Led by senior leadership from both organisations and joined by prominent real estate and hospitality stakeholders, the reveal marked a bold new benchmark for branded hospitality and elevated urban living in the emirate.
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#ai #artificialintelligence #ainative #traveltech #extendedstay #proptech #hospitalitytech #otas #startup #futureoftravel #b2b #platformeconomy #dynamicpricing #dubaistartups #estaie | Nimit Solanki 🚀🦄 | 12 comments

🗺️ Sabre, PayPal, and Mindtrip announced their partnership to create an agentic AI travel booking system, where AI completes bookings autonomously. This system connects Sabre’s vast inventory of airlines and hotels, with PayPal for payments and Mindtrip for AI planning. This innovation allows booking through AI without multiple platforms, challenging Big Tech's dominance in travel distribution. The AI can autonomously book and manage trips, prompting travel companies to rethink strategies for staying relevant.
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The way travelers find and book trips is changing faster than most operators realize. And the companies that controlled travel distribution for 20 years are scrambling. Expedia dropped 6.7%… | Ari Adnan Cibari

🌎 Expedia's stock fell 6.7%, Booking.com 17%, Airbnb 24%, and TripAdvisor trades at $9. AI agents, including OpenAI’s Operator, are transforming travel booking by negotiating reservations via chat. Apple's Siri can book through Expedia without user interaction. OTAs might become obsolete as AI handles bookings. The EU regulates Google, but AI assistants like ChatGPT lack similar rules, risking exclusive deals with hotel chains. Operators must adapt for visibility in AI-driven travel searches.
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