Vrbo Hosts May Soon Pay to Be Seen as Sponsored Listings Arrive
Vrbo is piloting sponsored listings for vacation rentals, adding a paid visibility tool that could reshape how hosts compete for traveler attention.
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GetYourGuide Bets on AI to Make Tours and Activities Easier to Trust and Book
GetYourGuide has rolled out a new set of AI-powered tools aimed at helping travelers book activities with more confidence while giving tour operators better tools to manage listings, pickups, and customer communication.
Expedia Says Travelers Use AI to Plan Trips but Still Trust Brands to Book
Expedia Group’s new AI Trust Gap report suggests that travelers are increasingly open to using AI for discovery and planning, but remain cautious when money, booking control, and post-trip support are involved. The findings highlight a growing split between where travel inspiration happens and where transactions still feel safe.
OpenAI Opens ChatGPT App Submissions, Expanding Competition for Travel Brands
By
Marcus Bennett
• 3 mins read
OpenAI has opened ChatGPT to third-party app submissions, allowing travel brands to build chat-native tools and compete directly inside AI-driven conversations.
Booking Platform RateHawk Sets Sights on Major U.S. Expansion in 2026
By
Marcus Bennett
• 3 mins read
B2B booking platform RateHawk is preparing a major push into the U.S. market in 2026, building on rapid growth among American travel advisors and rising transaction volumes.
Black Friday 2025: The Ultimate Guide to Travel Deals Across Flights, Hotels, Cruises and More
By
Christopher Lane
• 4 mins read
Black Friday 2025 brings major savings across flights, hotels, cruises, ski holidays and package trips. Here’s a clear, structured breakdown of the best travel deals available this year.