Booking Holdings Launches Vayo With Plans to Invest $100 Million
Vayo’s free private beta brings travel reservations into one place and monitors trips, while direct booking and a native app remain on the roadmap.
AAA, or American Automobile Association, offers travel planning, roadside help, and discounts for U.S. travelers.
AAA stands for the American Automobile Association, a U.S.-based organization that provides travel, insurance, and roadside assistance services. It’s well known for helping travelers with trip planning, maps, hotel discounts, and emergency support. Many members use AAA for reliable travel guidance and peace of mind on the road.
Vayo’s free private beta brings travel reservations into one place and monitors trips, while direct booking and a native app remain on the roadmap.
Maldivian Journey+ brings together five optional flight extras, from prepaid baggage and lounge access to international cabin upgrades and domestic snacks.
Dubai joins Etihad Rail’s passenger network with 64-minute trains to Abu Dhabi, services to Fujairah and starting fares from AED 29.
Brightline’s operating railway remains outside the bankruptcy proceedings as parent companies restructure and stakeholders commit $490 million in new financing.
Venice is considering a higher day-tripper charge and more fee-paying dates in 2027, but the proposed €30 maximum has not been approved.
Disney World is preparing a limited test of Google Cloud-backed hotel planning tools, combining flexible date searches, resort comparisons and optional AI recommendations.
Trenitalia has started testing Frecciarossa trains in Germany and Austria ahead of planned direct services linking Milan and Rome with Munich in summer 2027.
Popular beaches in Italy, especially in Sardinia, are using booking systems and visitor caps to manage overcrowding and protect fragile coastal landscapes.
Uber, WeRide and AVOMO plan to launch Spain’s first commercial robotaxi pilot in Madrid, bringing autonomous rides to Europe through the Uber app.
Iceland has overtaken Switzerland as the world’s most expensive country, with tourism, housing and high service costs adding pressure to everyday prices.