AI renders quantifiable hotel improvements / US requests OTAs' AI pricing details / Gharage Ventures launches startup fund

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March 09, 2026

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AI-driven pricing and operations deliver measurable hotel gains

Early adopters report improvements in areas including revenue, efficiency and resource management.

By Cathy Walsh

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OTAs to hand over AI pricing policy details in US House committee investigation

The chairman of the U.S. House Oversight Committee has written to the CEOs of Booking Holdings, Expedia Group, Lyft and Uber regarding the impact of AI-driven pricing.

Gharage Ventures launches €40M Fund I to back travel retail startups

The VC fund plans to invest in roughly 30 startups with the Fund I, building its existing portfolio of tech companies.

Startup Stage: BizTrip AI wants to replace fragmented booking systems for business travelers

In February, startup announced $1.5 million in pre-seed funding.

Agentic AI in travel: Technology readiness and consumer trust

Executives from Booking.com, Google, Sabre and Skyscanner discuss the challenges for the travel industry in adopting agentic AI.

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