Just You Launches Kindred App to Ease Solo Travel Anxiety
Just You has launched Kindred, a community platform designed to help solo travelers connect before, during and after escorted tours.
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Tripadvisor to Sell TheFork to American Express for $700 Million
Tripadvisor has agreed to sell TheFork to American Express for $700 million, sharpening its focus on Viator and the broader travel experiences market.
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.
Vrbo Hosts May Soon Pay to Be Seen as Sponsored Listings Arrive
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Marcus Bennett
• 3 mins read
Vrbo is piloting sponsored listings for vacation rentals, adding a paid visibility tool that could reshape how hosts compete for traveler attention.
Google’s Gemini Live Translate Could Change How Travelers Communicate Abroad
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Laura Mitchell
• 4 mins read
Google’s Gemini 3.5 Live Translate brings near real-time speech translation to more than 70 languages, with travel use cases ranging from guided tours to ride-hailing pickups.
Wizz Air to Add Starlink Internet Across Fleet From 2027
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Laura Mitchell
• 3 mins read
Wizz Air plans to introduce Starlink connectivity across its next-generation aircraft from 2027, bringing high-speed onboard internet to Europe’s ultra-low-cost segment.
Uber Launches Drift Experience for Travelers in Tokyo
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Victoria Hayes
• 3 mins read
Uber is launching Uber Drift in Tokyo, a limited travel experience that lets visitors ride shotgun with professional drivers at Japan’s Mobara Twin Circuit.
Marriott Expands Hotel Day Access Through ResortPass Agreement
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Eleanor Price
• 3 mins read
Marriott International has signed an agreement with ResortPass to expand day access to hotel pools, spas and wellness amenities without overnight stays.
YouTrip Launches Family Travel Card for Children in Singapore
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Marcus Bennett
• 4 mins read
YouTrip has launched a family travel card in Singapore, giving children aged 7 to 18 their own card while parents manage spending, alerts and security.
Airbnb Leads $58 Million WeRoad Funding Round as Group Travel Startup Plans U.S. Expansion
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Marcus Bennett
• 3 mins read
Airbnb has led a $58 million Series C round for WeRoad, backing the Italian group travel startup as it prepares to expand into the U.S. market.
Ant International’s Alipay+ Enables Mobile Payments for Global Travellers in Latin America
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Yuliya Karotkaya
• 3 mins read
Connects a potential market of 2 billion e-wallet users from 50 e-wallets and banks, plus over 10 national QR schemes
Helps local businesses capture inbound tourism growth through partnership with PVS
Expedia Builds AI Toolkit as Travel Distribution Moves Toward Agentic Booking
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Laura Mitchell
• 4 mins read
Expedia Group is preparing new AI tools for B2B partners, including agentic connections to travel inventory, expanded mobility services and social trip planning.
Airbnb Adds Hotels, Rental Cars and AI Tools as It Pushes Beyond Home Rentals
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Marcus Bennett
• 4 mins read
Airbnb is expanding beyond home rentals with boutique hotels, rental cars, grocery delivery, luggage storage and new AI tools for guests and hosts.
Google’s Universal Cart Pushes Agentic Commerce Toward Travel Booking
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Laura Mitchell
• 4 mins read
Google’s new Universal Cart and expanded commerce protocols could reshape how consumers shop, book hotels and authorize AI agents to complete purchases.
Uber and Click&Boat Bring Private Boat Bookings to Mediterranean Travelers This Summer
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Marcus Bennett
• 4 mins read
Uber and Click&Boat are partnering to offer skippered boat rentals across Mediterranean destinations, making day trips on the water easier to book through the Uber app.