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Ronan Daniel

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Navan strengthens its direct link with…

💻 Navan and Booking.com have enhanced their integration via a direct API announced in Palo Alto. This expansion increases accommodation access and offers reserved rates to simplify business travel bookings. The collaboration targets travelers, travel managers, and finance teams by providing a smoother booking and payment experience, reducing transaction failures, and expanding inventory. Booking.com aims to grow its corporate market presence, while Navan enhances its platform's content and compliance.
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Big Interview: Flexibility and simplicity…

💳 Alma, a French installment payment company founded in 2018, has over 23,000 partner merchants, processing billions of transactions annually. Tourism contributes over 10% of their business. They partner with major companies like SNCF and KLM. Alma recently announced a partnership with Namastay to improve hotel payment systems. Installment payment options are increasingly popular, allowing flexibility for purchases of several hundred or thousand euros. This trend impacts conversion rates and basket values positively, appealing to a wide consumer base.
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Kombo acquires KelBillet to consolidate…

🛫 Kombo is acquiring KelBillet; founded in 2016 and 2005, respectively. The acquisition aims to enhance service offerings for European travelers by integrating Kombo's technology with KelBillet's platform. KelBillet will retain its brand, offering a seamless user experience with access to over 400 partner companies. This strategic move targets increased competition and the demand for price transparency in European land transport, aiming to create a robust, independent player in the market.
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Sabre-BizTrip partnership to equip business…

💻 Sabre Corporation and BizTrip AI are partnering to create AI-powered business travel assistants for TMCs, airlines, and hotels. Using Sabre's APIs and BizTrip AI's Travel LLM, the system automates booking and itinerary management. Hosted on Sabre's cloud, it aims for autonomous actions while respecting policies. Sabre's minority investment supports the initiative, with products in pilot phase and general release projected for Q2 2026.
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A Propellic report outlines travel…

📈 Propellic's "AI Travel Megatrends 2025 and 2026 Playbook" reveals AI's impact on digital travel marketing. By 2025, non-click searches will hit nearly 60%, causing 15%-25% organic traffic drops. Over 55% of travel keywords now prompt a Google AI Overview, with 56% of bookings done directly on owners' sites. AI prioritizes user experience, necessitating structured content for better AI summarization, emphasizing Generative Engine Optimization (GEO). By 2026, adaptable brands will thrive, says Propellic's CEO, Brennen Bliss.
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Milan’s Duomo becomes first Italian…

📊 In Milan, Italy, the Veneranda Fabbrica del Duomo now monitors Milan Cathedral's visitor numbers in real time using Affluences' technology, which employs 3D and AI-powered counters. Approximately ten counters track entries at the cathedral, ticket office, and terraces. This data is accessible online, helping visitors plan their visits to avoid crowds. The initiative aims to enhance visitor experience and protect the monument from damage due to overcrowding. Museum Connections in Paris will feature this system.
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Amazon expands Alexa+ with four partners,…

🖥 Amazon and Expedia team up to transform Alexa+ into a travel booking assistant. Starting in 2026, users can book global accommodations using voice commands. This partnership allows Alexa to tap into Expedia's vast inventory and manage reservations. Complementary collaborations include Yelp and Angi for home services, and Square for wellness bookings. Amazon aims to make Alexa+ a comprehensive service hub. Expedia, expanding its AI focus, recently appointed Xavier Amatriain as AI director.
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