Travel tech news
Here are some recent travel tech news stories:
1. Airbnb's New Feature: "Experiences"
Airbnb has launched a new feature called "Experiences" which allows users to book local tours and activities, such as cooking classes, wine tastings, and outdoor adventures, in addition to booking accommodations. (Source: Skift)
2. Google's New Travel App: "Trips"
Google has launched a new travel app called "Trips" which allows users to plan and organize their trips, including booking flights, hotels, and activities, and sharing their itinerary with friends and family. (Source: The Verge)
3. Amadeus Acquires TravelClick
Amadeus, a leading travel technology company, has acquired TravelClick, a provider of hotel marketing and revenue management solutions. The acquisition is expected to enhance Amadeus' hotel distribution capabilities. (Source: Travel Weekly)
4. Expedia's New AI-Powered Travel Assistant
Expedia has launched a new AI-powered travel assistant called "Expedia Assist" which uses machine learning to help users plan and book their trips, including providing personalized recommendations and alerts. (Source: Travel Agent Central)
5. Uber's New "Uber Travel" Feature
Uber has launched a new feature called "Uber Travel" which allows users to book flights, hotels, and car rentals directly through the Uber app, in addition to booking rides. (Source: TechCrunch)
6. Skyscanner's New "Everywhere" Feature
Skyscanner, a travel search engine, has launched a new feature called "Everywhere" which allows users to search for flights to anywhere in the world without specifying a destination. (Source: The Points Guy)
7. Booking.com's New "Booking.com for Business" Platform
Booking.com has launched a new platform called "Booking.com for Business" which allows corporate travelers to book business trips and manage their travel expenses more easily. (Source: Hospitality Net)
8. TripAdvisor's New "TripAdvisor Plus" Program
TripAdvisor has launched a new program called "TripAdvisor Plus" which offers travelers exclusive benefits and perks, such as free Wi-Fi and late check-out, at participating hotels. (Source: Travel Agent Central)
9. Airbnb's New "Airbnb Luxe" Service
Airbnb has launched a new service called "Airbnb Luxe" which offers high-end vacation rentals, including villas and mansions, in popular destinations around the world. (Source: Forbes)
10. Google's New "Google Trips" Feature for Group Travel
Google has launched a new feature called "Google Trips" which allows users to plan and organize group trips, including booking flights, hotels, and activities, and sharing their itinerary with friends and family. (Source: The Verge)
These are just a few of the latest travel tech news stories. I hope you find them interesting!