Ads Are Coming to ChatGPT, and Travel Brands Are Paying Attention
OpenAI has begun testing ads inside ChatGPT, opening a new channel for travel brands to reach consumers during trip planning conversations.
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OpenAI has begun testing ads inside ChatGPT, opening a new channel for travel brands to reach consumers during trip planning conversations.
A new UN Tourism report highlights the world’s fastest-growing destinations in 2025, with strong rebounds across Asia, Africa, South America, and Europe.
Japan welcomed a record number of international visitors in 2025, even as arrivals from China fell sharply late in the year amid rising diplomatic tensions.
The announcement of BTS’s comeback world tour has triggered a surge in flight and hotel searches worldwide, highlighting the growing power of live music to drive travel.
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.
Hilton is entering the growing short-term and extended-stay apartment market with the launch of Apartment Collection by Hilton, blending residential-style living with hotel-level service.
Italy leads global travel demand in 2025, with Rome among the most booked cities, while Japan, Egypt, and island destinations highlight shifting patterns in luxury, value, and long-stay travel.
From global icons to fast-rising hotspots, Tripadvisor’s latest rankings reveal where travelers are heading in 2026 across top, trending, food, honeymoon, and solo travel categories.
Donald Trump’s return to the White House is reshaping international travel patterns, with political rhetoric, security concerns and foreign policy tensions influencing where – and whether – travelers choose to go.
Thailand has become the most booked international destination for Indian travelers during the year-end holiday season, surpassing the UAE as short-haul travel demand continues to rise.