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A new deal may serve to loosen the Capital One-Hopper partnership. Meanwhile, Hopper CEO Fred Lalonde co-founded and chairs a climate company: Doesn't a struggling Hopper require his full-time attention?

With the Indian travel sector providing enough heft to the industry, international expansion is the next natural step for Ixigo. And based on the experiences of other travel players, it might also be necessary for survival.

Airbnb will test grocery stocking through Instacart in three U.S. cities. The move signals another step in its bid to expand beyond accommodations.

AI may not be replacing people yet, but it’s certainly changing roles and putting some at risk. Yatra just said the quiet part out loud.

Webjet is going where other online travel agencies have chosen not to tread — online bookable multiday tours. Can Webjet make a meaningful business out of it?

Paytm’s latest move highlights how tech players in India are blurring the lines between industries to drive profitability with the help of AI. But it remains to be seen whether Paytm’s strong user base will give it an edge over online travel agencies.

Airbnb has a big opportunity in hotels. But CEO Brian Chesky makes it all sound a little too easy. It's not a big investment, he said, and Airbnb won't have to spend a lot on marketing for it. Signing up hotels? Not a problem — they have phone numbers.

Expedia’s B2C and B2B segment strategy is taking off. The B2B side continues to grow, while the consumer division is finally steadying after a long tech overhaul.

Reserve Now, Pay Later is giving an unexpected boost to Airbnb's outlook for the year. It is rare for a new feature to have such as immediate impact.

The perennial tug between Tripadvisor and Viator experiences, and the consequent market confusion, will seemingly persist under the new strategy as neither will be the lead experiences brand. Hotel metasearch will be downplayed but managed for profitability.