Uber and WeRide Plan Robotaxi Rides in Madrid This Year
Uber, WeRide and AVOMO plan to launch Spain’s first commercial robotaxi pilot in Madrid, bringing autonomous rides to Europe through the Uber app.
AAA
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.
Iceland Overtakes Switzerland as World’s Most Expensive Country
Iceland has overtaken Switzerland as the world’s most expensive country, with tourism, housing and high service costs adding pressure to everyday prices.
Uber Expands Into Travel With Hotel Bookings and a Bigger Push to Become an Everyday Super App
Uber is adding hotel bookings, vacation rentals, travel planning tools, and new in-app services as it pushes deeper into travel and strengthens the case for Uber One membership.
Google and Virgin Voyages Use Rovey to Show What Agentic AI Could Mean for Travel Booking
By
Laura Mitchell
• 4 mins read
Google and Virgin Voyages are using travel as a high-profile test case for agentic AI, with Rovey designed to guide cruise customers from discovery through booking with more context-aware support.
GetYourGuide Bets on AI to Make Tours and Activities Easier to Trust and Book
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Laura Mitchell
• 3 mins read
GetYourGuide has rolled out a new set of AI-powered tools aimed at helping travelers book activities with more confidence while giving tour operators better tools to manage listings, pickups, and customer communication.
U.S. Low-Cost Airlines Push for Temporary Tax Relief as Fuel Costs Surge
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Laura Mitchell
• 3 mins read
U.S. budget airlines are asking Washington for temporary tax relief as soaring jet fuel prices add pressure to fares, fees, and already fragile business models.
Expedia Says Travelers Use AI to Plan Trips but Still Trust Brands to Book
By
Marcus Bennett
• 3 mins read
Expedia Group’s new AI Trust Gap report suggests that travelers are increasingly open to using AI for discovery and planning, but remain cautious when money, booking control, and post-trip support are involved. The findings highlight a growing split between where travel inspiration happens and where transactions still feel safe.
Italy Tops 2026 Travel Demand as AI Reshapes How Trips Are Planned
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Yuliya Karotkaya
• 4 mins read
Italy leads global travel demand for 2026, while AI tools and shifting traveler behavior redefine how trips are planned and experienced.
U.S. Airports Face Potential Closures as TSA Staffing Crisis Deepens
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Laura Mitchell
• 3 mins read
U.S. airports could face closures as TSA staffing shortages worsen during the ongoing government shutdown affecting Homeland Security.
Hilton Introduces AI Planner to Help Travelers Plan Hotel Stays
By
Eleanor Price
• 3 mins read
Hilton has launched a generative AI-powered travel planning tool designed to help guests discover hotels, compare properties, and organize stays through conversational search.