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Kiwi has been struggling for the past couple of years — this is its second round of layoffs since 2024.

ChatGPT isn’t replacing hotel distribution yet, but it’s becoming too important for hotels to ignore as AI reshapes how trips are planned.

The demand story has become messier, and OTAs might just be good at capturing the demand that exists.

Capital One Travel isn't seen as a luxury player like Amex and Chase, but adding Discover's cardholders significantly boosts its competitive position.

Expedia is cutting roles, then spotlighting hiring elsewhere. The company won’t say how many jobs were eliminated, making the scale hard to gauge.

There's always a "pirate" in the wings when it comes to travel distribution.

Destinia relied on patience, timing and gumption to become a pan-European operator.

Brett Keller has seen it all at Priceline, including the disruption that takes place when there are platform shifts. He thinks the AI revolution will be true to form.

Travel industry employees, whether they work for Agoda or somewhere else, need to adapt to AI workflows. If they don't they'll be obsolete and looking for new jobs.

Ixigo has done much of the heavy lifting in the domestic market. Outbound travel, though, plays by different rules as it needs global supply and boots on the ground. An overseas acquisition makes for a far more realistic entry point.