Travel technologies stories - Page 3

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

UK shoppers are set to boost spending on travel and entertainment during Black Friday 2025, as experience-led purchases rise sharply year-on-year.

UK finance teams face slow expense claim approvals and vague submissions, with 27% taking over a month and GBP £60 million in claims analysed.

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

AI is transforming hospitality, with the market set to soar from USD $90 million to $8.12 billion by 2034, boosting efficiency and guest experiences worldwide.

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

Trust International launches the Jersey Travel Backpack, made from 19 recycled PET bottles, offering sustainable, durable design for commuters and travellers at GBP £59.99.

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.

Zamna's AI-driven identity system cuts Iberojet's check-in times by over 50%, eliminating fines and easing travel compliance on long-haul routes.

Virgin Atlantic's partnership with Infobip has boosted online check-in at Heathrow by 11% using automated WhatsApp messaging to streamline passenger experience.

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

Airline fraud attempts have fallen 30% globally in H1 2025, with Europe seeing a record 50% drop, marking a major shift in fraud patterns.

Agoda has launched an AI-powered Content Enhancement Tool that upgrades hotel images, helping travellers book with greater confidence and clarity.

Flight Centre Corporate uses Datadog's platform to unify global monitoring, boosting system resilience and cutting cloud computing costs worldwide.

Agoda introduces the AI-powered Property AMA Bot to provide travellers with instant, accurate hotel information across all its platforms, enhancing booking ease.

Nearly 60% of UK air travellers worry about personal data security at airports, highlighting the need for trustworthy, transparent digital systems.

New research reveals UK offices are central to business travel bookings, with 68% arranging trips at work, highlighting a prime spot for premium brand advertising.

Emburse has added integrated itinerary management to its app, enabling business travellers to manage bookings and expenses seamlessly within one platform.

Automated bots now comprise 59% of all visits to travel sites, disrupting bookings and inflating prices during peak holiday seasons, says Thales report.