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Mews partners with Uber to bring ride booking into hotel operations
Reading Time: 2 minutesNetherlands: Hospitality platform Mews has announced a new partnership with Uber that will allow hotels to book and manage guest transportation directly through the Mews operating system.
Booking doubles down on AI and connected trip strategy
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Booking Holdings CEO Glenn Fogel says AI and connected travel experiences will play a central role in the company’s long-term growth strategy as online travel competition intensifies.
Rentals United and PriceLabs report warns property managers to adapt or lose market share in 2026
Reading Time: 3 minutesEurope/US: Professional operators are tightening their grip on the short-term rental market as dynamic pricing and channel diversification become essential for growth, according to a new report from Rentals United and PriceLabs.
Expedia Group combines B2B and supply operations under Alfonso Paredes
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Expedia Group has combined its B2B and global supply organisations under a single leadership structure as the company continues expanding its platform and partner business.
TikTok launches in-app travel bookings with Booking.com, Expedia and Trip.com
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: TikTok has formally launched in-app travel booking through its new TikTok GO platform, expanding its push into travel discovery and commerce.
Operto launches coordinated AI platform Operto ONE
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCanada: Operto has launched Operto ONE, a coordinated AI platform designed to support distribution, guest service and day-to-day operations for independent hotels and short-term rental operators.
Airbnb introduces ‘Reserve Now, Pay Later’ feature to the UK
Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Airbnb has announced that it is bringing its ‘Reserve Now, Pay Later’ feature to the UK, following its rollout in the US.
Hospitable launches marketplace to match owners with property managers
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Hospitable has launched an Owner and Property Manager Marketplace, aimed at connecting short-term rental owners and portfolio investors with property managers based on operational alignment and performance data.
Casago founder Steve Schwab to become chairman as Joe Riley set to take over as CEO
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Casago founder and chief executive Steve Schwab is set to step into a chairman of the board role later this year, with company president Joe Riley appointed as his successor.
Naboo raises $70m to expand AI-powered events procurement platform
Reading Time: < 1 minuteFrance: Corporate offsite booking platform Naboo has raised $70 million in a Series B funding round led by Lightspeed Venture Partners, with participation from existing investors Notion Capital, ISAI and Ternel.