Fliggy’s omni-intelligent agents. Grab eyes remote mobility. VistaJet’s sleep science. Klook x Queensland. More.
Grab invests $60 million in remote driving company Vay
Grab is deepening its involvement in autonomous and remote mobility with a planned investment of up to $410 million in Berlin-based remote driving technology provider Vay. The Singapore-based superapp will initially invest $60 million in cash f [...]
Meili partners with ALL Accor. HeyMax lands in Hong Kong. Agoda x JCB. HTS’ new ancillaries.. Klook ups leadership.
Agoda and JCB partner to focus on seamless travel payments
Agoda and JCB International have signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance travel and payment experiences across Asia, effective from April 2026 to March 2029. Announced at the 18th JCB World Conference, the partnersh [...]
Pet-friendly travel. Booking Holdings likes OpenAI. US wants more biometrics. MakeMyTrip revenue boost.
Pet-friendly travel growing across Asia-Pacific
Agoda has observed a surge in demand for pet-friendly accommodations across Asia-Pacific, with countries like Thailand, South Korea, and Taiwan leading the search rankings. This rising trend is primarily fueled by Millennials and Gen Z travellers who [...]
Agoda’s creator program. Lisa reps Thailand. Airbnb’s experiences go social. AI in distribution.
Agoda launches new program to partner with travel creators
Digital travel platform Agoda has launched the Agoda Ambassador program, a new initiative designed to strengthen commercial ties with travel creators on social media. The initiative will see Agoda working directly with travel creators to [...]
Agoda x Saudi Tourism Authority. Travelsoft buys Travolution. Satisfaction isn’t loyalty. More.
Agoda partners with ONYX Hospitality to launch curated flagship store
Agoda has expanded its Flagship Store initiative through a new partnership with ONYX Hospitality Group, a hotel management company in Southeast Asia. Announced at ITB Asia 2025 in Singapore, the collaboration provides ONYX with a [...]
RAKTA’s air taxis. AirAsia signs DerbySoft. Paying for AI. ‘Complete’ travel expenses.
First air taxi service to launch in Ras Al Khaimah by 2027
Ras Al Khaimah Transport Authority (RAKTA) has signed a strategic agreement with Joby Aviation and Skyports to roll out the UAE’s first electric air taxi network by 2027. The collaboration will deploy Joby’s zero-emission eVTOL aircraft [...]
Booking.com’s 150k new attractions. Ghost of Yotei tour. HTS’ AI agent. THV’s Hotel Superhero.
Gen Z, pop culture and tech gaps map the next chapter for multi-day tours
According to new research from Arival, the multi-day tour sector is undergoing a major shift, driven by Gen Z solo travellers, narrative-driven itineraries, and a widening technology divide. Solo bookings now make up half of [...]
Sabre’s agentic APIs. New API fees. Direct Travel goes $6B. Digital identity x AI.
Direct Travel acquires ATPI, creating a $6B global firm
Direct Travel has acquired its long-time partner ATPI, forming a combined travel management company with more than USD 6 billion in annual transaction volume. The move consolidates both firms’ corporate travel, meetings, leisure, and special [...]
Amex’s travel app. Rise of secondary cities. TechnoHub is here. HBX Group’s high score.
Amex launches all-in-one travel app and digital passport for modern explorers
American Express has launched a suite of new digital tools for its Card Members. Central to this rollout is the Amex Travel App, an all-in-one platform designed to help travellers discover destinations, plan, and book tri [...]
Overtourism myth? RateGain’s AI agent. Giants back EU Code. ADE and Air France make history.
Milan turns the overtourism narrative on its head
A new study from The Data Appeal Company – Almawave Group and Doxa challenges the idea that overtourism erodes urban life. By combining insights from over 130 digital sources with a survey of 500+ residents, researchers found that Milan’s busies [...]
