Q2 travel startup funding / Trip.com Group penalized for monopolization / More than half of U.S. travelers using AI to plan

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The travel startup funding deals and acquisitions that stood out in Q2 The appetite for travel startup funding was limited in Q2, with more activity in mergers and acquisitions.

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Latest News Trip.com Group hit with $763M penalty from Chinese regulators China’s State Administration for Market Regulation found that Trip.com Group violated anti-monopoly laws. Read More AI hits its stride: 5 takeaways for travel leaders More than half of U.S. travelers have now used AI to plan, book or navigate a trip, and expectations are climbing just as fast.  Read More Hospitality executives on foundations before AI, industry readiness Executives from Cendyn HomeToGo and Penta Hotels discussed the impact of AI on hospitality marketing at Phocuswright Europe 2026. Read More How travel booking is moving from search to intent Erez Bousso, founder and CEO of Move, speaks with Phocuswright’s Mitra Sorrells about intent-based travel commerce, AI booking infrastructure and how travel may move beyond traditional search. Read More

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Trending Stories TravelAI acquires Sonder brand, relaunches Sonder.com Last November, Sonder announced a wind down of operations and filed for bankruptcy after Marriott ended its licensing agreement with the STR specialist.  Read More Startup Stage: Waltru wants to replace generic travel itineraries The app is in beta in Barcelona, with plans to expand to Madrid, London, Rome and Paris.  Read More Digital IDs in air travel move beyond government tests at the last mile The technical foundations for seamless travel are largely in place, and focus is shifting toward interoperability, government policy and international coordination.  Read More

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Latest travel industry acquisition news Omio to acquire Rail Europe Navan acquires Brazilian TMC Smartrips BizAway acquires Netherlands-based TMC Uniglobe Alliance Travel Juniper Group acquires Deem from Travelport Journey acquires experiences platform Epicurate Web Travel Group acquires hotel rebooking platform Pruvo Ramp acquires guest travel platform Juno Ixigo acquires majority stake in Brevistay to expand hotel business

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