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AI sparks a SaaS shakeout in travel: TripWorks warns industry is entering a ‘reckoning phase’

AI sparks a SaaS shakeout in travel: TripWorks warns industry is entering a ‘reckoning phase’

TripWorks, the AI- and business intelligence-driven booking and automation platform for tours, activities, and attractions operators, today issued a warning that the travel industry is heading into a decisive consolidation phase as AI accelerates a long‑brewing SaaS shakeout. New research shows travel agencies and operators are relying on an unsustainable number of disconnected systems – a fragmentation problem that is driving up costs, eroding margins, and undermining customer experience.

WTTC Forecasts The Iran Conflict Is Already Costing The Travel & Tourism Sector

WTTC Forecasts The Iran Conflict Is Already Costing The Travel & Tourism Sector

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) estimates that the escalating conflict in Iran is already impacting the Travel & Tourism sector across the Middle East by at least US$600 million per day in international visitor spending, as disruptions to air travel, traveller confidence and regional connectivity affect demand.

AC Hotel Scottsdale Old Town Officially Opens in Scottsdale's Entertainment District

AC Hotel Scottsdale Old Town Officially Opens in Scottsdale's Entertainment District

Old Town Scottsdale is now home to a modern, European-inspired hotel, AC Hotel Scottsdale Old Town, located at 7117 E. 3rd Ave. Designed for travelers who value intentional design and elevated simplicity, the six-story hotel brings AC Hotels by Marriott's signature European-inspired aesthetic and "Perfectly Precise" guest experience to one of the city's most dynamic neighborhoods.

Taos Ski Valley Announces Winter 2027 Season Passes with Pass Assurance Included for the First Time

Taos Ski Valley Announces Winter 2027 Season Passes with Pass Assurance Included for the First Time

Taos Ski Valley today announced its Winter 2027 season passes and Spring Pass Sale, offering six different pass options at the lowest prices of the year. New for 2027, all passes purchased during the Spring Pass Sale will include Pass Assurance, a benefit that was previously only available at an additional cost. The resort expanded midweek access to include Fridays, for an improved Weekday pass. Additionally, all passholders are entitled to expansive benefits and the ability to "buy now, ride now," just in time for last-minute spring break planners and people wanting to take advantage of late-season snow.

Vivid Sydney 2026 Program Revealed

Vivid Sydney 2026 Program Revealed

Running from Friday 22 May to Saturday 13 June, the 23‑day program brings together the full breadth of the city's creative identity across Vivid Light, Vivid Music, Vivid Minds and Vivid Food. More than 80 per cent of the festival remains free, including the entire Vivid Light Walk, an unbroken 6.5‑kilometre journey featuring over 43 installations and projections created by acclaimed local and international artists. Minister for Jobs and Tourism Steve Kamper said Vivid Sydney will be bigger and better than ever before.

Shanghai Showcases Cultural Tourism Experiences at ITB Berlin 2026

Shanghai Showcases Cultural Tourism Experiences at ITB Berlin 2026

Shanghai's cultural and tourism delegation presented a range of travel experiences at ITB Berlin 2026, held March 3–5. One of the world's largest travel trade shows, the event provided a platform for Shanghai to highlight its cultural attractions and tourism offerings to the European market.

Edmonton Strengthens Global Reputation as Canada's Top Sports City with Major International Events

Edmonton Strengthens Global Reputation as Canada's Top Sports City with Major International Events

Fresh off being ranked #1 Sports City in Canada and #22 globally in the Burson Global Ranking of Sports Cities, Edmonton is preparing to host a series of major international sporting events that will bring athletes and fans from around the world to the city. The recognition reflects Edmonton's strong track record of hosting global competitions and delivering memorable fan experiences, with several high-profile events on the horizon.

Anantara Ubud Bali Resort Launches New Conservation Programme

Anantara Ubud Bali Resort Launches New Conservation Programme

Anantara Ubud Bali Resort has introduced Where Harmony Takes Flight, a new conservation initiative supporting the release of the endangered Bali Starling in the jungles of Payangan, where the award-winning resort is situated. Guests were recently invited to witness the inaugural release, an experience that honours the island’s cultural and ecological heritage.