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MakeMyTrip is decisively paring its long‑time investor’s stake on the business. And as more buybacks could come before year‑end, Trip.com Group’s influence looks set to keep shrinking.

AI is here to stay in the travel industry, but for now it’s as an assistant, not a replacement. Travel has too many moving parts, so when things go wrong, or a big trip is on the line, travelers still tend to trust a specialist.

The idea of hotels partnering with ex-Googlers and DirectBooking trying to undercut OTAs is not without its ironies. Still, the concept of hotels working more closely with LLMs is one that could gain traction.

The future of travel is unfolding now; you just need the right data and insights to see it. The State of Travel report is your essential guide to understanding the trends shaping our industry and staying ahead of the modern traveler as a company, association, or destination.

American Express Travel began selling vacation packages — initially sourced from Travelocity, now owned by Expedia — in 2004. They lost their luster as a momentous value-add to card members.

Expect to see more of this: CEOs want to spend more time showing how they're using AI – and how it's paying off – than discussing the traditional metrics for sales and earnings.

AI won’t replace frontline travel roles, but by supercharging developer productivity, it’s reshaping how the entire industry hires, innovates, and grows.

Brad Gerstner's Invest America, which turned into Trump Accounts, could be a game-changer for tens of millions of American kids.

After 13 years in business, Traveloka isn’t just growing, it’s doubling down. On Southeast Asia. On relevance. On being the travel app that knows the region better than anyone else.

An activist investor might be just what Tripadvisor needs now that its corporate structure has changed. Analysts have plenty of ideas on what that investor might advocate for, although so far Starboard Value hasn't publicly discussed a game plan.