Google Enhances Travel Tools With New AI-Powered Features
Google has rolled out a suite of AI-powered updates to its travel tools, enhancing trip planning, hotel booking, and destination… Read More »
Airlines Warn of Slowdown—Should OTAs Brace for Impact Too?
Major U.S. airlines including Delta, American, Southwest, and United have recently lowered earnings forecasts, citing a challenging economy and rising… Read More »
Bolt Launches Flight Tracking Feature for Airport Ride Pickups
Bolt has introduced a new flight tracking feature designed to simplify airport pickups for travelers. The mobility app now allows… Read More »
AI and Asia’s Travel Rebound Are Reshaping the Industry Fast
Trip.com Group COO Schubert Lou believes 2025 marks a pivotal shift in travel, fueled by Asia’s full rebound and rapid… Read More »
Digital Nomad Hospitality Evolves Amid Return-to-Office Shift
As companies worldwide scale back remote work, digital nomad hospitality is entering a new phase. The rebranding of Selina to… Read More »
Perplexity Adds Hotel Booking via Selfbook and Tripadvisor
AI-powered search engine Perplexity has partnered with Selfbook and Tripadvisor to launch native hotel booking directly on its platform. The… Read More »
InteleTravel Acquires Tickitto to Boost Event Travel Bookings
InteleTravel, a leading host travel agency, has acquired UK-based event ticketing platform Tickitto to expand its offerings in experience-driven travel…. Read More »
Gaiarooms Raises €10M to Expand Digital Hotel Portfolio
Spain-based accommodation startup Gaiarooms has secured €10 million in funding to accelerate the growth of its tech-enabled property portfolio. The… Read More »
Bolt Acquires Viggo to Expand Electric Ride-Hailing in Denmark
Estonia-based mobility platform Bolt has acquired Viggo, a Denmark-based electric ride-hailing service, marking its first acquisition as the company expands… Read More »
Short-Term Rentals Evolve Amid Growth, Competition, Regulation
.The short-term rental (STR) market continues to chart a unique course, shaped by post-pandemic demand shifts, increased competition, and evolving… Read More »
IATA Urges Faster Digital ID Use to Boost Aviation Security
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is urging governments and aviation stakeholders to accelerate the adoption of digital identity technologies… Read More »
EU Regulator Finds Google in Violation of Digital Markets Act
The European Commission has issued preliminary findings that Google’s parent company, Alphabet, is not in compliance with the Digital Markets… Read More »
Weekly Travel Tech Briefs: DerbySoft, Ixigo, UATP, Veltra & More
This week’s travel tech roundup features executive changes, strategic partnerships, and product launches from key players across the industry. DerbySoft… Read More »
Most Business Travelers Open to AI Booking Their Trips: Study
A majority of business travelers are open to letting artificial intelligence assistants book travel on their behalf, according to a… Read More »
Accor’s Digital Chief on Loyalty, Direct Bookings, and AI Strategy
Accor is deep into a company-wide digital transformation, with key investments in distribution, direct booking channels, and loyalty. Leading the… Read More »
Spain’s HolaCamp Raises €10M to Expand Tech Camping Network
Spain-based HolaCamp has secured €10 million in funding from Amavi Capital to support its expansion in the tech-enabled premium camping… Read More »
Tripadvisor Fights Rise in Fake Reviews with AI Detection Tools
Tripadvisor removed or rejected over 2.7 million fraudulent reviews in 2024, marking a sharp increase from 2 million in 2023…. Read More »
SAP Adds Generative AI Assistant Joule to Concur Platform
SAP is integrating its generative AI assistant, Joule, into its Concur platform, aiming to streamline travel and expense management through… Read More »
Hotels Turn to Digital ID as New EU Laws Reshape Check-In
New identity verification laws across Europe are prompting hotels to adopt digital identity solutions, aiming to streamline check-ins and meet… Read More »
Steve Milo Steps Down as CEO of Vacation Rental Firm VTrips
Steve Milo, founder of vacation rental platform VTrips, has stepped down as CEO but will remain actively involved with the… Read More »
Lufthansa’s Swifty AI Debuts with SWISS, Eyes Travel Booking Future
Lufthansa Innovation Hub-backed startup Swifty is piloting its conversational AI assistant on Swiss International Air Lines’ website, offering users a… Read More »
Tripadvisor Hires Ex-Booking.com Exec as Viator’s New President
Tripadvisor Appoints Ex-Booking.com Exec Pepijn Rijvers as Viator President Tripadvisor Group has named Pepijn Rijvers, a former Booking.com executive, as… Read More »