By Cathy Walsh

✈ A startup uses predictive analytics to help travelers decide when to leave for the airport, combining traffic conditions, flight information and airport security data to recommend departure times.

🌏 Jean-Bernard Moens discusses Omio’s acquisition strategy, expansion in Asia-Pacific (APAC), and ambitions for AI-powered distribution.

🏨 Journey announced a deal on March 15, 2023, integrating dining, wellness, and additional services into its loyalty platform for independent hotels and short-term rentals. This enhancement aims to elevate guest experiences and encourage repeat bookings. The expansion affects over 500 properties globally, offering guests access to exclusive benefits and rewards. By providing a comprehensive range of services, Journey seeks to differentiate itself in the competitive hospitality market, targeting increased customer loyalty and satisfaction.

💻 Italy-based lodging technology provider is targeting European expansion via organic growth and acquisitions.

🗺 Who? India-based online travel company ixigo. What? Added ChatGPT apps. Where? Across ixigo, AbhiBus, and ConfirmTkt. How? By integrating a conversational interface that allows users to search and compare travel options.