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Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2027: Chuuchuu
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November 9, 2026
Chuuchuu helps travelers find reliable train journeys, predicts disruptions before they happen and finds alternatives.
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PhocusWire travel tech news briefs: Skyscanner, Fora, PROS and more...
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November 6, 2026
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry.
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Agoda rolls out OpenAI-powered assistant
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November 3, 2026
The AI assistant also uses Gemini to pull content from Google Maps when users search for restaurants and points of interest.
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Google brings conversational Gemini to Maps on Apple CarPlay
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October 21, 2026
Gemini was already available in Google Maps on the iPhone, but this launch brings it to the car's display through CarPlay.
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Stasher raises £3M to expand smart locker network, global marketplace
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September 23, 2026
The funding includes £1 million from Hive Box, which is also providing 100 smart lockers for deployment across the U.K. and Europe.
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AI trip planning is outpacing DMO adoption
By Morgan Hines
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August 25, 2026
There is a growing disconnect between DMOs’ AI preparedness and rising traveler use.
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Uber adds train booking from Ixigo to app in India
By Linda Fox
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August 18, 2026
The partnership builds on Uber’s existing intercity travel service in India including cab rentals and long-distance buses.
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Accor says most conversations with hotel owners now about AI
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July 30, 2026
Accor's CEO believes there are significant savings and RevPAR to be gained through AI. IHG and Radisson unveil latest AI developments.
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PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: American Airlines, Spotnana, Hostaway and more...
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July 24, 2026
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Startup Stage: Seatlr wants to connect travelers going to the same city
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July 13, 2026
The Seatlr app connects travelers using flight numbers and offers AI translation for 59 languages.
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Beyond the app: How wearable AI is rewiring the global travel tech stack
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July 6, 2026
Alex Levin, founding partner at L+R, argues that wearable artificial intelligence will replace mobile apps as the primary interface for travel, requiring the industry to rethink its technology...
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PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: TSA, Google, Mindtrip and more...
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July 2, 2026
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Visa launches travel platform with curated experiences in 10 destinations
By Cathy Walsh
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June 30, 2026
Visa Destinations gives cardholders access to curated experiences, city guides and travel benefits across 10 locations.
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Webinar: The Rise of Agentic Commerce in Travel
June 11, 2026
In this webinar, PayPal, Sabre and Mindtrip come together to showcase the industry’s first end-to-end agentic travel booking experience.
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iWander pushes consumer app amid rapid AI developments
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June 9, 2026
iWander said the company felt it needed its own "playground"with technology developing so rapidly right now.
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