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TikTok formalizes in-app travel bookings with Booking.com, Expedia, Trip.com among partners
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TikTok GO brings in-app travel booking to 200 million U.S. users, compressing the path from video discovery to reservation.
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MSC Cruises adds AI concierge to mobile app
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May 7, 2026
The tool, available in more than 90 languages, can answer guest questions and handle tasks such as restaurant reservations, spa bookings and shore excursions.
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April 28, 2026
AirAsia Move CEO Nadia Omer discusses Gen Z travelers, AI and trust and OTAs in the future.
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Travel loyalty has a customer measurement problem—payments data is the fix
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April 27, 2026
Prashant Shah, VP of product management at Galileo Financial Technologies, argues travel loyalty programs must use payments data beyond credit cards to identify and retain high-value customers.
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SAA’s Tebogo Tsimane: On survival, looking east and fixing tech in small steps
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April 21, 2026
South African Airways’ chief commercial officer discusses the Middle East crisis, rebuilding from business rescue and why open skies in Africa requires cheaper fares.
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Trust, leapfrogs and the big bets on Africa's travel
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April 13, 2026
Panelists at WiT Africa outline “10 big bets” on the continent’s travel future, highlighting trust, AI-driven leapfrogging and the enduring role of local expertise in an increasingly agentic landscape.
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Grab launches AI-powered travel tools
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April 9, 2026
Grab announced 13 AI experiences, with four meant to improve the end-to-end travel journey.
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Uber acquires Blacklane to boost executive ride service
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March 30, 2026
Uber said the acquisition is part of its strategy to expand luxury and executive travel.
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Uber continues robotaxi push with Verne, Pony.ai partnership
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March 26, 2026
Uber has been aggressive in its autonomous ride efforts, announcing partnership after partnership over the last several months.
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March 20, 2026
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Capital One launches standalone travel app, brings tech in-house
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March 17, 2026
The mobile app enables cardholders to redeem rewards, book travel and receive real-time trip updates in one place.
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Google Maps adds Gemini-powered conversational interface
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March 13, 2026
The company also revamped the visual and functional aspects of Google Maps via its Immersive Navigation update.
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Uber teams up with Zoox in latest robotaxi partnership
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March 11, 2026
The deal is Uber's latest move as it works to become the "largest facilitator of AV trips in the world."
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