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.
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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.
Uber Expands into Travel with Hotel Bookings and New In-App Features
Uber announces new products and features at its annual GO–GET product event, including hotel bookings and new travel tools.
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
By
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.
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
By
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.
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.
Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)
By
Yuliya Karotkaya
• 1 min read
The Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) is a free U.S. service that provides safety updates and emergency contact support abroad.
KAYAK Launches ‘Got That Right’ Campaign to Tackle Booking Anxiety
By
Thomas Grant
• 3 mins read
KAYAK introduces a new global campaign aimed at easing traveler anxiety and replacing booking doubt with confidence.
Schengen Area
By
Yuliya Karotkaya
• 1 min read
The Schengen Area is a group of European countries that allow passport-free travel between member states.
Amtrak Urges Travelers to Book Early Ahead of Historic Summer 2026
By
Thomas Grant
• 3 mins read
With the FIFA World Cup 2026 and nationwide America250 celebrations set to drive record demand, Amtrak is encouraging travelers to book early for what could be the busiest summer in its history.
Travel Trends for 2026: Ten Shifts Redefining How We Travel
By
Christopher Lane
• 4 mins read
New travel data for 2026 shows travelers rethinking how they plan, pay for, and experience trips, with AI, short getaways, wellness, and flexibility shaping the year ahead.
Delta Air Lines Unveils Delta Locals: A New Way to Plan Authentic Travel
By
Marcus Bennett
• 3 mins read
Delta Air Lines has launched Delta Locals, a new digital platform designed to inspire travelers through insider recommendations from real residents across the globe.
Google Introduces New AI Tools to Transform How Travelers Plan and Book Trips
By
Yuliya Karotkaya
• 3 mins read
Google is rolling out powerful new AI tools – from global Flight Deals to Canvas trip planning and agentic booking – designed to simplify everything from itinerary building to reservations.