Bilt Acquires Travel Commission Platform Sion in $30 Million Deal
Bilt has acquired travel commission platform Sion for $30 million, aiming to strengthen its travel rewards ecosystem and support travel advisors.
Travel Tech
Explore the cutting edge of travel in the digital age with TravelCapybara’s Travel Tech section. Covering the latest innovations transforming how we explore – from smart luggage and booking apps to AI-driven itineraries, contactless check-ins, and sustainable travel technology. Whether you’re a gadget enthusiast, digital nomad, or simply looking to streamline your next trip, our curated updates and expert insights keep you connected to the future of travel.
ChatGPT’s Travel Checkout Shift Highlights Complexity of Booking Trips Online
OpenAI’s shift away from direct checkout inside ChatGPT highlights how complex travel booking really is and why travel platforms still play a key role.
Hilton Introduces AI Planner to Help Travelers Plan Hotel Stays
Hilton has launched a generative AI-powered travel planning tool designed to help guests discover hotels, compare properties, and organize stays through conversational search.
Airbnb Appoints Former Uber Executive Gus Fuldner as Head of Global Operations
By
Marcus Bennett
• 2 mins read
By
Marcus Bennett
• 2 mins read
Airbnb has appointed former Uber executive Gus Fuldner as its new head of global operations. The move comes as the company expands its platform beyond home rentals into broader travel services.
Uber Expands Women Driver Matching Option Nationwide in the U.S.
By
Marcus Bennett
• 3 mins read
Uber has launched a nationwide feature allowing women riders and drivers in the United States to match with each other. The option aims to address safety concerns while giving users more control over their ride preferences.
Navan Launches AI Travel Assistant for Unmanaged Business Travelers
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Marcus Bennett
• 3 mins read
Navan has introduced Navan Edge, an AI-powered travel assistant designed to deliver hyper-personalized trip management for business travelers outside managed programs.
Google Expands Find Hub to Help Travelers Track Lost Luggage With Airlines
By
Marcus Bennett
• 3 mins read
Google’s latest Android update allows travelers to share luggage location data directly with participating airlines through the Find Hub app.
RateGain Unifies Adara and Sojern Under Single Brand to Build Travel’s Largest Intent Data Platform
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Marcus Bennett
• 3 mins read
RateGain has consolidated Adara and Sojern into a single Sojern brand, creating what it calls the largest travel intent data platform to power AI-driven growth for travel and hospitality companies.
Amadeus Acquires SkyLink to Accelerate AI-Powered Corporate Travel Booking
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Marcus Bennett
• 3 mins read
Amadeus expands its AI strategy with the acquisition of SkyLink, a conversational booking platform embedded in enterprise chat tools.
Sabre Repositions Itself as an AI-Native Travel Technology Company
By
Yuliya Karotkaya
• 2 mins read
By
Yuliya Karotkaya
• 2 mins read
Sabre says it is moving beyond its GDS roots to become an AI-native technology leader, positioning itself at the core of agentic AI in travel.
KimKim Launches New App to Streamline Client Trip Sharing
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Marcus Bennett
• 2 mins read
KimKim has introduced a new app that allows travel advisors to deliver personalized, day-by-day itineraries to clients through a secure digital platform.
Expedia Accelerates AI Strategy as Travel Discovery Enters Agentic Era
By
Marcus Bennett
• 3 mins read
Expedia is aggressively integrating generative and agentic AI into its products and operations as it prepares for a shift in how travelers search, plan and book trips.
Ads Are Coming to ChatGPT, and Travel Brands Are Paying Attention
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Marcus Bennett
• 3 mins read
OpenAI has begun testing ads inside ChatGPT, opening a new channel for travel brands to reach consumers during trip planning conversations.
Steppes Travel Unveils Innovation-Focused China Tour Exploring the Country’s Tech Future
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Marcus Bennett
• 3 mins read
Steppes Travel has launched an 11-day Innovation Tourism journey through China, offering behind-the-scenes access to the country’s leading technology hubs and design centers.
Accor Launches ALL Accor App Experience Inside ChatGPT
By
Marcus Bennett
• 3 mins read
Accor becomes one of the first global hotel groups to integrate its booking and loyalty ecosystem directly into ChatGPT, reshaping how travelers discover and book hotels.