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AI-Agent Era Sparks a New Trade for Travel Stocks: Buy Hotels, Sell Online Agencies

Oct 21, 2026 · 03:48 PM ET· updated 43m ago
AI-Agent Era Sparks a New Trade for Travel Stocks: Buy Hotels, Sell Online Agencies

Marriott heads for a 10th straight gain at a record as AI agents split travel stocks: hotels climb while Booking and Expedia slide on direct-booking fears.

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Some people think AI will book hotels directly instead of using websites. This makes hotel stocks go up and booking website stocks go down.

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