Amadeus Acquires SkyLink to Accelerate AI-Powered Corporate Travel Booking
Amadeus expands its AI strategy with the acquisition of SkyLink, a conversational booking platform embedded in enterprise chat tools.
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TourRadar Launches Hosted Trips to Help Creators and Agents Monetize Group Travel
TourRadar introduces Hosted Trips, enabling creators and travel agents to turn audiences into bookable multi-day departures.
Expedia Accelerates AI Strategy as Travel Discovery Enters Agentic Era
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
By
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.
Mews Raises $300 Million to Accelerate AI-Driven Hospitality
By
Marcus Bennett
• 3 mins read
Hospitality technology platform Mews has secured $300 million in fresh funding, positioning itself as a global leader in AI-driven hotel operations and digital guest experiences.
Google’s Universal Commerce Protocol Could Bring AI Checkout to Travel Bookings
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Marcus Bennett
• 3 mins read
Google’s new Universal Commerce Protocol is built to help AI agents complete purchases inside conversations – a model that could translate naturally to complex travel bookings.
Sabre Showcases Agentic AI Vision for End-to-End Travel Booking at CES 2026
By
Marcus Bennett
• 3 mins read
Sabre used CES 2026 to demonstrate how agentic AI could fundamentally change travel booking, shifting responsibility from travelers to intelligent systems embedded across the industry.
OpenAI Opens ChatGPT App Submissions, Expanding Competition for Travel Brands
By
Marcus Bennett
• 3 mins read
OpenAI has opened ChatGPT to third-party app submissions, allowing travel brands to build chat-native tools and compete directly inside AI-driven conversations.
Otto The Agent Launches as a New AI Concierge for Business Travelers
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Marcus Bennett
• 3 mins read
Otto The Agent, a new AI-powered travel assistant, promises an effortless, concierge-style experience for business travelers by automating planning, booking and real-time problem solving.
Google Introduces New AI Tools to Transform How Travelers Plan and Book Trips
By
Marcus Bennett
• 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.