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Where hotel AI ambitions meet structural reality Executives from Choice, Minor and Ascott discuss AI implementation strategies and share how they are navigating existing tech stacks.

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Latest News US car rental growth remains muted amid new pressures Weaker inbound travel, vehicle recalls and evolving booking channels are shaping the industry's outlook. Read More iWander pushes consumer app amid rapid AI developments iWander said the company felt it needed its own "playground"with technology developing so rapidly right now. Read More OTA moats against AI disruption may be shallower than they appear Christian Watts, founder and CEO of Magpie, argues that loyalty programs, unique inventory and bundling will offer less protection as travel discovery moves to AI platforms. Read More

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Trending Stories Ixigo acquires majority stake in Brevistay to expand hotel business The companies’ shared hotel network now spans more than 10,000 directly contracted hotels across India, advancing Ixigo’s efforts to expand its hotel supply.  Read More Startup Stage: Bliink targets Southeast Asia's SME business travel market The startup is building an AI-powered corporate travel platform designed to bring managed travel services to small and medium-sized enterprises across Southeast Asia.  Read More Expedia Group chairman Barry Diller says AI won't replace humans Expedia Group is intent on pursuing AI opportunities, but the company’s chairman has expressed apprehension over the technology.  Read More Why unified payments infrastructure could be travel's next competitive edge Cross-border payments in travel remain fragmented and costly, but consolidated infrastructure and embedded FX may offer a smarter path forward.  Read More

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