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3 key takeaways from Google I/O 2026 New agentic AI features unveiled at Google I/O 2026 could reshape how travelers search, shop and book trips, increasing pressure on travel brands to become machine-readable and agent-accessible.

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Latest News OneReg lands $4.4M for aviation regulation compliance platform The funding will help OneReg, which was founded in New Zealand in 2020, accelerate its expansion into further markets including the U.K. and Europe. Read More PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: Visa, Trip.com Group, Navan and more... Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More Speaker Alert: Simon Matthews of HomeToGo Register now to hear from the group CTO of HomeToGo at Phocuswright Europe in Barcelona, June 15-17.  Read More Airbnb's updates build towards wider personalization and community ambitions Airbnb's AI-driven app updates and additions to Services and Experiences point to its wider strategy. Read More Why alternative lodging is the future of business travel Alternative lodging is becoming a strategic category in business travel. Learn what that means for cost savings, sustainability and employee wellbeing in 2026. Read More

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Trending Stories Kayak for Business, Blockskye and FCM partner on global business travel platform The companies plan to integrate booking, payments and servicing into a single offering designed to reduce friction in corporate travel programs.  Read More Airbnb piloting creator experiences as local demand driver Airbnb has seen good conversion rates from creator-led experiences following pilots.  Read More Expedia Group expands Meta partnership amid push to connect social, booking  The expanded collaboration follows the recent news that Expedia is a partner with TikTok for its new in-app booking, a sign of the OTA's focus on growing its B2B distribution strategy.  Read More

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Q1 2026 travel industry earnings Expedia Group hits record Q1 profitability amid AI overhaul Trivago files antitrust suit against Google Amadeus reports Q1 revenue, operating profit increases Airbnb targets guest-centric ecosystem as Q1 revenue rises 18% YoY Sabre reports Q1 revenue, air bookings gains Tripadvisor posts Q1 revenue and EBITDA declines Booking Holdings’ play to keep travelers in ecosystem with AI Navan turns cash flow positive, talks up AI

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