Travel tech news briefs: Airbnb, Yotel, IHG and more
This week's travel tech news: Eviivo integrates with Mr & Mrs Smith, Yotel appoints new COO and plans to triple portfolio by 2031, OwlTing launches AI booking engine, IHG launches ChatGPT app, D-edge appoints CRO, Shiji partners with Omniboost, Airbnb launches Earnings Protection, Intuitive launches Universal API, Entravel acquires Moca Traveltech, Phunware appoints CEO, InterLnkd launches Nexora, 123Compare.me launches hotel rate report, Geneva Airport partners with Smartvel, Sensible Weather expands guarantees, Agoda partners with KakaoBank.
Impact and considerations
These developments show continued innovation in AI, distribution, and payments, offering business travelers more choices and efficient booking experiences.
Key points
- Eviivo integrates with Mr & Mrs Smith, allowing boutique hotels to manage inventory and bookings via PMS.
- Yotel appoints Paul Harnedy as COO, plans to triple portfolio by 2031.
- IHG launches ChatGPT app for searching and comparing over 7,000 hotels.
- Airbnb launches Earnings Protection, offering U.S. hosts income insurance for external factors like weather.
- Entravel acquires Moca Traveltech to expand into Spanish-speaking markets.
- Agoda partners with KakaoBank to offer hotel booking within the banking app.
Sources and time
- Primary source
- PhocusWire / Phocuswright
- Other sources
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- First source publication
- 5 Jun 2026, 16:00
- Page published
- 13 Aug 2026, 08:15
- Last updated
- 5 Jun 2026, 16:00
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- PhocusWire All News：PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: Airbnb, Yotel, IHG and more... (opens in a new tab)Primary source · en · Published 5 Jun 2026, 16:00