By Linda Fox

Cloudbeds Report Predicts Growth in OTA Bookings for Independent Properties by 2025

☁️ Cloudbeds projects a surge in OTA bookings for independent properties by 2025. This shift in the hospitality industry suggests a growing reliance on online travel agencies, potentially reshaping booking strategies for small and independent accommodations. While no specific figures or percentages are provided, the trend signals significant changes on the horizon for property owners and managers, emphasizing the importance of adapting to evolving consumer preferences in the digital booking landscape.

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Tripadvisor getting four new directors after agreement with activist investor

Tripadvisor's board is getting two new directors with immediate effect and a further two at its annual meeting of stockholders.

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MMT and Mastercard Launch Lifestyle Navigator, a Personalized Travel Experience Using AI and Trip Planning Assistant Myra

🗺️ MMT and Mastercard have launched the Lifestyle Navigator service, aiming to provide personalized travel experiences by merging MMT's travel marketplace and Myra trip planning assistant with Mastercard's AI technology.

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Google adds cart, loyalty features to UCP

The company has added cart and loyalty capabilities to simplify the shopping experience.

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Rethinking travel’s engagement in global issues

A session at ITB Berlin focused on overlapping global challenges, the need for escapism and heightened consumer awareness around safe destinations.

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YOTEL Gains Access to Hilton's Distribution, Technology Platforms, and Honors Loyalty Program While Maintaining Brand Management

💼 YOTEL partners with Hilton to leverage Hilton's distribution and technology platforms. This collaboration grants YOTEL access to Hilton's vast network and Honors loyalty program. The agreement allows YOTEL to continue licensing and managing its brand while benefiting from enhanced technological resources.

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MakeMyTrip ponders IPO in India

The OTA said a listing could unlock additional capital for growth and strengthen its position in the country.

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Executives Discuss NDC, Ordering Evolution, and AI Impact at UATP's Airline Distribution 2026 Conference

✈️ Airline, intermediary, and travel technology executives gathered at UATP's Airline Distribution 2026 conference to discuss NDC and AI's impact on the industry. They focused on the evolution of orders and how AI is reshaping airline distribution. The conference highlighted significant trends expected by 2026, including enhanced customer experiences and streamlined processes through innovative technologies.

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Is stablecoin the answer to travel payment inefficiency?

Payment specialists at the Airline Distribution 2026 event highlighted areas where stablecoin can save costs and help the travel industry evolve.

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AI’s potential to drive digitalization in tours and activities

During a session at ITB Berlin, executives from Civitatis, Expedia Group and Nezasa discussed where AI could have the most impact on tours and activities.

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Cloudbeds Report Predicts Growth in OTA Bookings for Independent Properties by 2025

Tripadvisor getting four new directors after agreement with activist investor

MMT and Mastercard Launch Lifestyle Navigator, a Personalized Travel Experience Using AI and Trip Planning Assistant Myra

Google adds cart, loyalty features to UCP

Rethinking travel’s engagement in global issues

YOTEL Gains Access to Hilton's Distribution, Technology Platforms, and Honors Loyalty Program While Maintaining Brand Management

MakeMyTrip ponders IPO in India

Executives Discuss NDC, Ordering Evolution, and AI Impact at UATP's Airline Distribution 2026 Conference

Is stablecoin the answer to travel payment inefficiency?

AI’s potential to drive digitalization in tours and activities

SOCIETIES Vol 5: Google AI Travel, Guerlain, and the Rise of Design Hospitality

Luxury Hotels Shift to Mobile Technology, Eliminating Fixed Workstations for Seamless Guest Services and Staff Flexibility

Quicktext becomes Quinta. Tomorrow, your bookings will go through AI agents. Are you ready?

Every Revenue System is Just Someone Else’s Spreadsheet

Bilt Hospitality Launches AI-Driven Dining Platform, Connecting 6 Million Rentals and Expanding to 5 Million Mortgages

Next-Generation AI-Native Framework Revolutionizes Hotel Operations with Real-Time Data and Autonomous Capabilities

OpenAI's Ad Pilot Faces Criticism for Poor Performance and Lack of Effective Conversion Funnels

ChatGPT's New Connected Apps Blend Live Hotel Data with Training Knowledge, Revealing Industry Limitations and Biases

SOCIETIES Vol 5: Google AI Travel, Guerlain, and the Rise of Design Hospitality

Luxury Hotels Shift to Mobile Technology, Eliminating Fixed Workstations for Seamless Guest Services and Staff Flexibility

Quicktext becomes Quinta. Tomorrow, your bookings will go through AI agents. Are you ready?

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