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TikTok formalizes in-app travel bookings with Booking.com, Expedia, Trip.com among partners
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TikTok formalizes in-app travel bookings with Booking.com, Expedia, Trip.com among partners
By Morgan Hines | May 12, 2026
TikTok GO brings in-app travel booking to 200 million U.S. users, compressing the path from video discovery to reservation. Read More
MSC Cruises adds AI concierge to mobile app
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MSC Cruises adds AI concierge to mobile app
By Cathy Walsh | 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. Read More
PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: Kayak, Roomex, Fareportal and more...
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PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: Kayak, Roomex, Fareportal and more...
By PhocusWire | May 1, 2026
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More
AirAsia MOVE CEO on Gen Z travelers, trust and super apps
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AirAsia MOVE CEO on Gen Z travelers, trust and super apps
By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WiT | April 28, 2026
AirAsia Move CEO Nadia Omer discusses Gen Z travelers, AI and trust and OTAs in the future. Read More
Travel loyalty has a customer measurement problem—payments data is the fix
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Travel loyalty has a customer measurement problem—payments data is the fix
By Prashant Shah - Galileo Financial Technologies | 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. Read More
SAA’s Tebogo Tsimane: On survival, looking east and fixing tech in small steps
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SAA’s Tebogo Tsimane: On survival, looking east and fixing tech in small steps
By WIT | 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. Read More
Trust, leapfrogs and the big bets on Africa's travel
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Trust, leapfrogs and the big bets on Africa's travel
By WIT | 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. Read More
Grab launches AI-powered travel tools
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Grab launches AI-powered travel tools
By Morgan Hines | April 9, 2026
Grab announced 13 AI experiences, with four meant to improve the end-to-end travel journey. Read More
Uber acquires Blacklane to boost executive ride service
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Uber acquires Blacklane to boost executive ride service
By Linda Fox | March 30, 2026
Uber said the acquisition is part of its strategy to expand luxury and executive travel. Read More
PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: Savanta, Bilt, RMS and more...
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PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: Savanta, Bilt, RMS and more...
By PhocusWire | March 27, 2026
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More
Uber continues robotaxi push with Verne, Pony.ai partnership
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Uber continues robotaxi push with Verne, Pony.ai partnership
By Morgan Hines | March 26, 2026
Uber has been aggressive in its autonomous ride efforts, announcing partnership after partnership over the last several months. Read More
PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: TourRadar, SAP Concur, HTS and more...
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PhocusWire's travel tech news briefs: TourRadar, SAP Concur, HTS and more...
By PhocusWire | March 20, 2026
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More
Capital One launches standalone travel app, brings tech in-house
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Capital One launches standalone travel app, brings tech in-house
By Cathy Walsh | March 17, 2026
The mobile app enables cardholders to redeem rewards, book travel and receive real-time trip updates in one place.   Read More
Google Maps adds Gemini-powered conversational interface
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Google Maps adds Gemini-powered conversational interface
By Abby Crotty | March 13, 2026
The company also revamped the visual and functional aspects of Google Maps via its Immersive Navigation update. Read More
Uber teams up with Zoox in latest robotaxi partnership
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Uber teams up with Zoox in latest robotaxi partnership
By Abby Crotty | March 11, 2026
The deal is Uber's latest move as it works to become the "largest facilitator of AV trips in the world." Read More