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Ixigo launches three ChatGPT apps
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April 30, 2026
The India-based online travel company has added ChatGPT apps across ixigo, AbhiBus and ConfirmTkt, allowing users to search and compare travel options in a conversational interface.
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Uber adds hotels, leans on loyalty to drive bookings
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April 29, 2026
Uber is pushing to become a super app as it expands to offer hotels, voice booking and more.
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Hilton to bring app to more AI platforms
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April 29, 2026
Hilton unveiled an Anthropic-powered AI trip planner in March.
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Clarasight lands $11.5M for corporate travel data play
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April 28, 2026
The company said its platform has expanded in the past year to manage data from programs representing more than $5 billion in enterprise travel and expense spend.
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AirAsia MOVE CEO on Gen Z travelers, trust and super apps
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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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The short-term rental platforms rolling out alternative business models
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April 28, 2026
Short-term rental platforms are reviving subscription models as hosts seek lower distribution costs and more control over bookings.
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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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Lyft adds Gett's UK business to portfolio
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April 24, 2026
The acquisition enables Lyft to offer a range of ground transport options from black cabs to bikes and chauffeur services in London.
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April 24, 2026
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry.
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Tripadvisor, Viator expand AI partnerships with Claude, Alexa+
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April 23, 2026
Tripadvisor and Viator are expanding their AI efforts to support travel planning in Claude and Alexa+.
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How the 2026 Middle East conflict is reshaping travel demand
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April 23, 2026
Find out how search data can help travel sellers know what to do next.
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EDreams introduces AI planner, ChatGPT app
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April 22, 2026
EDreams joins the string of travel brands with ChatGPT apps, including Expedia, Booking.com, Accor and more.
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Veeve boosts rental portfolio with 200 Onefinestay homes
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April 22, 2026
Veeve, which is part of UnderTheDoormat Group, is expecting additional revenues of approximately £2.3 million a year through the portfolio growth.
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Intrepid Travel acquires Altaï Group to grow in France and the Americas
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April 21, 2026
The deal expands the company’s reach in Western Europe and strengthens operations in Canada and Chile.
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South Africa’s tourism reset: Infrastructure, fintech, regional strength set stage for growth
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April 21, 2026
The market is one of contrasts: digital momentum and rising demand paired with ongoing infrastructure, cost and safety challenges.
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