Earlier this week, it was quietly announced that a new AI-powered travel platform called TravAI is entering the market, and it immediately captured attention across the travel tech landscape. TravAI reimagines how travelers plan and book trips by allowing them to simply tell an AI agent where they want to go and when.
From there, the system searches providers, builds a full itinerary, makes all necessary reservations, and completes payments – removing the lengthy, manual steps that typically define trip planning.
The platform is powered by ADI Chain, an enterprise-focused layer-2 blockchain that gives every booking a fast, auditable settlement process. TravAI supports payments in major digital currencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana, along with other tokens available through NEAR Intents.
The cross-chain engine automatically handles behind-the-scenes conversions, allowing users to pay in the asset they prefer without navigating any technical complexity. For travelers, it means a level of flexibility and transparency rarely seen in traditional booking systems.
TravAI is developed by Datrics, while ADI Chain is driven by Sirius International, a digital arm within the UAE’s IHC ecosystem. The platform targets both frequent individual travelers and corporate travel teams, especially those who need faster booking flows, automated recordkeeping, and cleaner expense reconciliation.
NEAR co-founder Illia Polosukhin described the launch as the beginning of “agentic commerce,” referring to AI systems capable of fully managing commercial workflows from start to finish. For the travel sector, it signals a shift toward intelligent automation that simplifies planning, reduces errors, and adapts instantly to user intent.
This launch also builds on NEAR’s rapid expansion into AI-related features. Earlier this month, the NEAR Foundation rolled out AI Cloud and Private Chat tools supported by hardware-backed privacy, already in use by projects that collectively reach more than 100 million users.
Meanwhile, NEAR Intents – the same engine that powers TravAI’s payment automation – has processed more than seven billion dollars in transaction volume since its introduction, underscoring its stability and scale.
Despite strong technological momentum, the NEAR token remains in a bearish range, trading below a key support level as broader market sentiment continues to lag fundamentals. Even so, partnerships with companies like Brave and Kalshi, along with the debut of advanced AI-driven tools, point to an ecosystem expanding well beyond its price chart.
TravAI is now inviting early users to join its waitlist, with enterprise-ready solutions available for organizations looking to modernize their travel operations. As the platform evolves, it could reshape how travelers interact with digital booking systems – turning long planning sessions into fast, AI-orchestrated experiences that reduce friction and elevate the journey from the very first step.
