Sabre Debuts Gen AI Chat Concierge to Streamline Airline Bookings
Sabre has launched a new generative artificial intelligence (gen AI) chat solution for airlines, designed to let travelers plan, book… Read More »
Indonesia Launches AI Biometric Corridors to Speed Airport Border Control
Indonesia has introduced new AI-powered biometric corridors in partnership with Amadeus, marking a major step toward seamless airport border processing…. Read More »
How Social Search Is Shaping the Future of Travel Planning
Social media is playing an increasingly central role in travel discovery, influencing how travelers find inspiration, plan trips and even… Read More »
Lufthansa Systems Opens New Aviation IT Hub in India
Lufthansa Systems has officially launched its new subsidiary, Lufthansa Systems India, headquartered in Bengaluru. The company will play a central… Read More »
Yatra Appoints Siddhartha Gupta as CEO, Dhruv Shringi Named Chairman
India-based Yatra has named CEO and co-founder Dhruv Shringi as chairman of the board, while appointing Siddhartha Gupta as the… Read More »
Evolve Acquires Guestworks Portfolio From Vacasa
Vacation rental management company Evolve has acquired the Guestworks portfolio from Vacasa for an undisclosed sum. Guestworks provides technology tools… Read More »
Pangea Acquires Overlap to Streamline Fragmented Travel Tech
Pangea, a platform for solo travelers and digital nomads, has acquired Overlap, a social app that helps travelers connect with… Read More »
Amex GBT Reportedly Considering Sale After Stock Market Struggles
American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT) is reportedly exploring a potential sale “after a tough run on the stock… Read More »
Travel Leaders Navigate AI, Culture and Change in a New Era
Travel industry leaders are facing a rapidly evolving workplace shaped by agentic artificial intelligence (AI), shifting customer expectations and new… Read More »
Travel Leaders Share Top Concerns and Optimism for 2026
Agentic artificial intelligence (AI), social media influence and shifting economic and geopolitical conditions are driving both excitement and uncertainty across… Read More »
Google Says AI Agentic Booking Will Mirror Its Current Travel Model
Google expects the commercial framework for agentic booking in AI Mode for travel to closely resemble its existing model, even… Read More »
This Week in Travel Tech: Cloudbeds, Delta, Selfbook and More
Here’s a roundup of the latest people, product and partner news from across the global travel technology sector.This report was… Read More »
Barry Diller Says AI Is Ending Google’s Search Monopoly
As artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly reshapes the travel landscape, Barry Diller, chairman and senior executive of IAC and Expedia Group,… Read More »
Rethinking Travel Loyalty and What Really Drives Brand Consistency
The term “loyalty” in travel typically brings to mind points, tiers, elite status and credit cards. These systems dominate the… Read More »
Ramp Raises $300M as Valuation Climbs to $32 Billion
Corporate spend management platform Ramp has raised $300 million, pushing its valuation to $32 billion following the financing round and… Read More »
Peek Raises $70M to Expand Its AI-Powered Experiences Platform
Tours and activities platform Peek has secured $70 million in new funding to accelerate the growth of its artificial intelligence… Read More »
Acai Travel and BoomPop Win Top Honors at Phocuswright 2025
Acai Travel has earned the People’s Choice Award in Phocuswright’s Launch: Innovation program, while BoomPop was named Travel Innovator of… Read More »
flydubai to Equip Full Fleet With Starlink In-Flight Internet by 2026
flydubai has announced a partnership with SpaceX to install Starlink in-flight internet across its entire fleet beginning in 2026. The… Read More »
Trip.com Group Reports Strong Q3 Growth in International Bookings
Trip.com Group posted robust gains across its international business segments in the third quarter of 2025, reflecting surging demand for… Read More »
Revolut Partners With Booking.com to Launch Faster Travel Payments
Revolut has entered a new payments partnership with Booking.com, enabling travelers to pay for accommodations using Revolut Pay, the fintech’s… Read More »
Google Prepares AI Mode for Hotel and Flight Bookings
Google is expanding its new agentic booking capabilities, confirming it is developing AI-powered hotel and flight reservations within AI Mode…. Read More »
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2026: Innovation Shaping Travel’s Future
The travel industry remains a fertile ground for innovation, even amid tightening startup funding, rapid advances in artificial intelligence (AI)… Read More »
Hotel Operating Platform MAIC Raises €1M for Global Expansion
Hotel operating platform MAIC has secured just over €1 million in new funding to accelerate its international expansion and enhance… Read More »
Apple Unveils New Digital ID Feature for U.S. Travelers
Apple is introducing a new digital ID feature that allows users to create an identity card in Apple Wallet using… Read More »
HomeToGo Says Interhome Integration Is Progressing Well
HomeToGo reports its integration of Interhome is moving forward as planned, marking a pivotal moment in the company’s shift toward… Read More »
AI Event Planner BoomPop Secures $25M for Rapid Expansion
BoomPop, an AI-powered event planning platform focused on simplifying corporate group travel and offsite coordination, has raised $25 million to… Read More »