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What the New Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses Mean for Travelers

These AI-powered smart glasses offer an early glimpse at what on-the-go virtual travel assistants could be.

What the New Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses Mean for Travelers

Airlines

New Airline Rules Promise Fast Refunds and Clear Fees. But Travel Agents Say They Need the Data.

The organization representing Amadeus and Booking.com says the new rules, as written, could leading to costlier operations for their members and travelers.

New Airline Rules Promise Fast Refunds and Clear Fees. But Travel Agents Say They Need the Data.

Travel Technology

Here’s How Amadeus Employees Use AI with Microsoft Copilot 

Amadeus is still determining how much more efficient generative AI makes the workplace, but employees were clear that they want to keep it.

Here’s How Amadeus Employees Use AI with Microsoft Copilot 

Startups

Startups Raise $331 Million for Flying Taxi Airports and AI Expense Management 

Four travel startups have raised more than $100 million each over the past two weeks.

Startups Raise $331 Million for Flying Taxi Airports and AI Expense Management 

Travel Technology

Apple Debuts Airplay for Hotels in 60 IHG Properties

Apple announced in June 2023 that it would make Airplay streaming available for hotel rooms, and now it's here in 60 properties under the IHG brand.

Apple Debuts Airplay for Hotels in 60 IHG Properties

Online Travel

Google Adding Features to Maps and Search to Promote More Sustainable Travel

Google just a few weeks ago shared updates about AI-powered travel features in some of its products. Now it's adding more.

Google Adding Features to Maps and Search to Promote More Sustainable Travel

Travel Technology

Celebrity-Backed Proto Puts Holograms in a Four Seasons Hotel

At the very least, guests will remember the hotel where they talked to a hologram.

Celebrity-Backed Proto Puts Holograms in a Four Seasons Hotel

Startups

Travel Startups Raised $358 Million Last Week, the Most Since January

Fewer than 10 travel startups have raised at least $100 million so far this year.

Travel Startups Raised $358 Million Last Week, the Most Since January

Travel Technology

DerbySoft Acquires Pkfare and Expands into Airline Industry

DerbySoft is one of those companies that lives in the background of the travel industry but plays an important role. It's behind the online sales for many hotels, and now it is for airlines, too.

DerbySoft Acquires Pkfare and Expands into Airline Industry

Short-Term Rentals

Guesty Raises $130 Million for Global Expansion, Acquisitions, and AI

Guesty is determined to continue riding the wave of short-term rental growth, with plans for expansion in geography, products, and technology.

Guesty Raises $130 Million for Global Expansion, Acquisitions, and AI