CEO Spotlight: Bryan Batista of Skyscanner / Uber's autonomous focus / Traveloka makes cuts, restructures

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CEO Spotlight: Bryan Batista of Skyscanner Skycanner CEO Bryan Batista talks about travel's uncomfortable truths and what needs to be started from scratch in the industry.

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Latest News Uber eyes 'multitrillion-dollar opportunity' in AVs CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said 2025 was the company's fifth consecutive year of more than 20% annual gross bookings growth. Read More Traveloka conducts layoffs, reorganizes around 'capabilities, tech and growth' The OTA did not disclose how many employees were affected but said the move positions it for "long-term growth." Read More EDreams hit with €9 million fine for 'unfair' practices The Italian Competition Authority alleged eDreams engaged in "unfair commercial practices" related to its Prime membership subscription. Read More Waymo raises $16B to scale internationally The fresh funding brings the autonomous mobility company's valuation to $126 billion. Read More OpenClaw may be the 'Napster moment' for agentic e-commerce: What that means for travel Mario Gavira explains why OpenClaw could mark a definitive pivot from conversation to autonomous, local-first action. Read More

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Trending Stories Kayak CEO, co-founder Steve Hafner steps down Kayak's current CFO and COO Peer Bueller will take the reins.   Read More Canary Technologies picks up mobile hotel key company OpenKey Canary said the acquisition will increase its coverage to include more door lock models and manufacturers.  Read More Home-swapping network Kindred lands $125M The funding includes a $40 million Series B round and an $85 million Series C round.  Read More Trivago turns a corner with strong 2025 results Trivago credited its revenue growth to a rise in referral revenue in Q4 2025, its fourth consecutive quarter of double-digit growth in this metric.  Read More Hotel direct bookings remain stable despite rise of AI SiteMinder's annual Hotel Booking Trends report found that direct booking remained largely unchanged in 2025.  Read More

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