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Sign InShares of major online travel agencies surged following news that OpenAI is scaling back its direct booking and checkout features within ChatGPT. Companies including Booking Holdings, Expedia, and Tripadvisor saw significant gains as immediate competitive concerns regarding AI disruption eased. Investors had previously feared that ChatGPT’s integration of direct booking capabilities would bypass traditional platforms and disintermediate the sector. However, OpenAI’s decision to retreat from this space suggests a continued reliance on established travel intermediaries for complex transactions. This strategic shift restores confidence in the long-term business models of traditional travel technology firms. Market analysts view this movement as a relief rally for a sector that has been under pressure from the rapid evolution of generative AI.