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Propellic named headline sponsor of Travel Marketing AI Summit 2026

Propellic named headline sponsor of Travel Marketing AI Summit 2026

Propellic, the leading AI-focused travel marketing and advertising agency, has been announced as the headline sponsor of the Travel Marketing AI Summit 2026, taking place March 24 in New York City. This premier event brings together senior leaders at the intersection of travel, marketing, and artificial intelligence to explore how AI is transforming the traveler journey; from discovery to loyalty. As the sole travel marketing & advertising agency on the roster, Propellic will bring its expertise in travel marketing across AI visibility optimization (GEO), performance marketing, SEO, data, and analytics to the event.

The End of Booking Engine Fees: Tambourine Redefines Hotel Profitability

The End of Booking Engine Fees: Tambourine Redefines Hotel Profitability

Tambourine, the global leader in hotel marketing technology, today announced a strategic shift in hotel profitability with the recent launch of Tambourine One. Designed to help hotels and resorts drive more direct bookings, Tambourine One creates a faster, more intuitive booking experience while eliminating fees that have long burdened hoteliers.

Consumers Trust AI to Plan Travel More than Any Other Task

Consumers Trust AI to Plan Travel More than Any Other Task

Consumers say they trust generative AI to plan travel more than they trust the technology to assist with other common tasks. This finding comes from a survey of more than 1,000 consumers by travel publisher Matador Network, which operates the GuideGeek AI platform for travel.

Trip.com Group Reinforces AI Innovation and European Collaboration at ITB Berlin

Trip.com Group Reinforces AI Innovation and European Collaboration at ITB Berlin

Trip.com Group concluded its participation at ITB Berlin with strong demonstrations of its leadership in travel technology, artificial intelligence and strategic partnerships across Europe. At a series of panel discussions, the company shared insights into how innovation and data are reshaping traveller behaviour and partner opportunities, underscoring its commitment to powering the full travel journey from trip planning to in-trip support and beyond.

SUNRATE and Repayd Join Hands to Power Global Payments

SUNRATE and Repayd Join Hands to Power Global Payments

SUNRATE, the global payment and treasury management platform, today announced a strategic partnership with Repayd, the specialist travel merchant account provider, at ITB Berlin 2026, the world's largest travel trade show. The collaboration brings together SUNRATE's global payment infrastructure and treasury capabilities with Repayd's specialist expertise in travel payments to support the complex payment needs of international travel businesses.

Omio Group breaks boundaries, accelerating product innovation and market expansion

Omio Group breaks boundaries, accelerating product innovation and market expansion

At ITB Berlin 2026, the Omio Group outlined the next phase of its evolution as the leading global multimodal travel platform, levelling up across two fronts: transformative technology innovation and global audience scale. By integrating travel discovery, booking, and partner distribution into a single connected ecosystem, the Omio Group is positioned to redefine and elevate the end-to-end travel experience.

Thailand presents 'The New Thailand' vision at ITB Berlin 2026

Thailand presents 'The New Thailand' vision at ITB Berlin 2026

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is unveiling the Kingdom's latest world-class positioning in Europe at ITB Berlin 2026, the 60th anniversary edition of the world's largest and most influential travel trade fair, held from 3–5 March at Berlin ExpoCenter City. With 'The New Thailand' vision, TAT strengthens the country's world-class destination status under the concept 'Unforgettable Experience: Healing is the New Luxury', spotlighting hidden gems, sustainable routes and eco-friendly tourism products tailored to the European market.