Travel technologies stories - Page 3

Vodafone teams with Netcompany on a global travel eSIM, promising instant, data-only connectivity in 200-plus destinations worldwide.

lastminute.com unveils in-house AI flights server to power smarter trip planning, promising real-time options and tailored itineraries.

Adobe has named Lucius DiPhillips CIO, tasking the ex-Airbnb technology chief with driving its global tech operations and AI transformation.

flydubai partners with Amperity to unify passenger data and accelerate a shift to modern, Offer-Order-based airline retailing.

US travellers embrace AI to plan and compare trips but still prefer to handle bookings and payments themselves amid trust and security concerns.

IDeaS wins twice and places once at the 2026 HotelTechAwards, underscoring growing demand for connected hotel revenue and planning tools.

Cloudbeds wins top Hotel Management Software at the 2026 HotelTechAwards, plus finalist spots, culture ranking and hotelier-choice honours.

Scapade forecasts work-from-anywhere going mainstream by 2026, reshaping travel tech, mobile office gear and wellbeing-focused accessories.

Zoho launches unified spend management and AI-driven billing tools, aiming to give large enterprises tighter control over finances.

Amperity debuts AI-powered tools for airlines and hotels, promising real-time personalised offers by unifying fragmented traveller data.

UiPath and Talkdesk are teaming up to fuse agentic AI, streamlining document-heavy healthcare contact centre workflows and cutting errors.

DXC launches AdvisoryX to help enterprises scale AI, as 94% struggle to move beyond pilots and build coherent business cases.

Holafly launches an unlimited global eSIM plan at USD $64.90/month, offering seamless mobile data across 160+ countries for frequent travellers.

Cloudbeds partners with Hopper to offer independent hotels Cancel for Any Reason, boosting guest flexibility and new revenue streams through direct bookings.

Talkdesk expands its partnership with Databricks to unify customer data, enhancing AI-driven automation and personalised experiences on its CXA platform.

SAP Concur and Amex GBT have launched Complete, a unified AI-powered travel and expense platform set to transform corporate business travel globally.

Remote launches AI-powered Surveys and tools for global payroll, HR automations and mobility, helping firms streamline workforce management worldwide.

Global business hotel bookings fell 5.35% in H1 2025, led by a 10.65% US decline amid tariff uncertainty and reduced advance planning.

Generative AI use in US travel planning soared 3,500% YoY in July 2025, boosting consumer engagement and reshaping online trip research and bookings.

Deel launches Business Visas service to simplify short-term international travel, easing HR burdens amid rising global business trips and regulatory changes.