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Dear Robot: How Travel Is (and Isn’t) Talking to AI

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Dear Robot: How Travel Is (and Isn’t) Talking to AI

Travel brands invest deeply in AI visibility, but according to Skift's audit of 50 major travel websites' crawler policies, few tell bots where to go — and the directives don't always match who actually gets in. That looks like a shaky starting point, as the rules of AI engagement change.

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The Points Guy lists October 2026 points and miles deals

The Points Guy lists October 2026 points and miles deals

Atmos Rewards is running a batch of Global Getaways offers with a booking deadline of October 10, plus ski-pass redemptions. Amazon Prime members can also access a selection of award-ticket sales this week.

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Dear Robot: How Travel Is (and Isn’t) Talking to AI

Confirmed

  • Travel brands invest deeply in AI visibility, but according to Skift's audit of 50 major travel websites' crawler policies, few tell bots where to go — and the directives don't always match who actually gets in. That looks like a shaky starting point, as the rules of AI engagement change.

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  • Reported by one outlet so far — not yet corroborated by another.

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