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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.
Booking.com has warned some customers that unauthorized parties may have accessed reservation-related personal information. The company says payment data was not taken from its systems, but the incident is likely to deepen concerns around travel-platform security and phishing risks.
Minor Hotels is building a new global data and AI platform as hotel groups race to own more of the guest relationship directly. The project is less about adding another digital tool than about redesigning how personalization, booking, and service work across a global portfolio.
Meta’s new Muse Spark model may matter to travel less as a standalone AI launch than as an ecosystem move. If its multimodal and reasoning features spread across Instagram, WhatsApp, Facebook, and smart glasses, Meta could tighten its influence over how trips are imagined, planned, and navigated.
Alaska Air Group is moving into a more visible stage of its Hawaiian integration as the two airlines prepare to operate through one app and one passenger service system. For travelers, the changes should simplify trip management, but the transition period may still create some short-term confusion.
Uber’s planned acquisition of Blacklane shows how ground transport is splitting into clearer service tiers. The deal gives Uber a stronger foothold in chauffeur and executive travel, where reliability and pre-booked service matter more than instant pickup.
Uber’s latest autonomous partnership is less about a single city launch than about testing whether its marketplace model can work in Europe’s tighter regulatory environment. Starting in Zagreb gives the group a manageable entry point, but the bigger question is whether the model can scale across borders.
San Jose Airport introduces an AI-powered humanoid robot to guide passengers, signaling a new phase of automation in airport customer service.
Wizz Air introduces a new digital cabin ecosystem with in-seat ordering, messaging, and onboard retail to modernize the low-cost flight experience.
Wizz Air introduces a new digital cabin ecosystem with Bluetooth in-seat ordering and connectivity trials across its fleet.
Tripadvisor is reshaping its board after pressure from activist investor Starboard Value, signaling a push for faster strategy and growth.
Portugal has launched the EU’s “Travel to Europe” app, allowing non-EU travelers to pre-register data and reduce waiting times at border control.
Mastercard introduces its AI-powered Lifestyle Navigator in India, partnering with MakeMyTrip to deliver personalized travel planning experiences.
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 has launched a generative AI-powered travel planning tool designed to help guests discover hotels, compare properties, and organize stays through conversational search.