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The future of hotel distribution is not a mystery. It will either be owned by OTAs or owned by protocols. The choices hotel operators make today—from every global brand to independent inns and three-room B&Bs—will determine whether their businesses thrive or vanish. Last week I asked ChatGPT and Gemini to provide hotel recommendations in Orlando. […] More
Mapbox, the location technology platform, today announced that Tripadvisor has adopted Mapbox for its redesigned ‘traveler-first’ map experience on web and mobile. Tripadvisor is the world’s largest travel guidance platform, helping hundreds of millions of travelers find the best hotels, restaurants, and activities. The new Tripadvisor maps are built with the Mapbox Maps SDKs and […] More
Step into a new era of travel planning, where stress is replaced by AI-powered foresight. Trip.com introduces Trip.Planner, a revolutionary one-stop travel planning hub, powered by AI to transform complex itineraries into effortless, personalised journeys. Whether you’re heading off on a weekend getaway or a multi-destination adventure, Trip.Planner acts as your AI-powered travel concierge—assisting you […] More
TUI has unveiled an innovative gadget set to redefine the beach experience for Brits called the ‘Sand Shaker’. The revolutionary tremor technology platforms are designed to tackle even the toughest sandy stowaways and are currently being beach tested by TUI. Users simply need to step on and shake it off! Gone are the days of […] More
The partnership will provide A&K guests with access to Leica Camera’s unparalleled optical technology, ensuring they don’t miss a single detail of the incredible wildlife around them. Each guest and guide will be equipped with a pair of world-renowned Leica binoculars, allowing for close-up encounters with some of the world’s most iconic animals – from […] More
InterLnkd, the industry’s intelligent shopping mall partner, has today unveiled a dynamic retail shopping experience for UK-based online travel agency TravelUp. Powered by InterLnkd’s AI-driven matching technology, TravelUp’s new e-commerce platform offers travellers personalised recommendations across fashion, beauty, and essential products – specially curated for their upcoming trips.The innovative solution by InterLnkd enables TravelUp customers […] More
VIP Play, Inc., a leader in immersive sports entertainment technology, and Decentral AI, the universal AI orchestration platform, have announced a groundbreaking partnership designed to redefine the future of entertainment through responsible, scalable, compliant, and intelligent AI deployment. Together, they are not just implementing technology – they are defining how the entire sports industry will […] More
2025 has been a record-breaking year for Stay22 so far. The business performance of the travel tech company based in Montreal has surpassed its expectations in financial terms during the first half of the year, at the same it has increased its staff and the number of partners in its affiliate programme. From January to […] More
By tackling one of the biggest pain points for international travelers—access to affordable and reliable mobile data—Holafly has become one of the fastest-growing companies in the travel-tech sector. The company has just reached a major milestone: over 10 million eSIMs sold globally.Founded in 2018 by Pedro Maiquez and YingYan Hu, Holafly emerged from a personal […] More
