From itinerary planning to checking restaurant menus on the go, consumers are embracing AI tools like ChatGPT, Co-Pilot, DeepSeek and others to simplify, personalise, and enhance their journeys.

Building a complete travel ecosystem the launch of Scapia Experiences is part of Scapia’s Winter Product Release, which also introduces Scapia Federal Add on Card and the Scapia Store.

Funds raised will be used for future growth, marketing & supporting the acquisition of Teleport. Also, SMV recently acquired Kunal Shah-backed Teleport to grow its operations in South India and launched premium services like SMV Insure and SMV Global for the global travellers.

TBO Tek Ltd has signed up with Amadeus South Asia for its latest offering – Travel Marketplace, a localised AI-driven next-generation platform that connects travel sellers and providers through a single, trusted ecosystem.

MakeMyTrip’s B2B platform, myPartner, has onboarded Europamundo, to bring 600+ of its international packages by Indian travellers to the platform’s 50,000 registered travel agents. The development is aimed to make it easier for travel agents discover and recommend popular itineraries that resonate with the preferences of their customers. myPartner will also offer B2B rates to ensure better margins

According to Kaspersky, the most popular use of AI is for research, with 74% of respondents confirming it was the most common use of AI. Second and third place went to AI for work (65%) and studying (61%). Entertainment (48%) and experimenting with technology (40%) tied for fourth place. AI in travel planning, with 41% of votes, is not yet among the most popular uses of AI.

Booking Agent aims to allow business travellers to navigate through complex policy documents or multiple screens as well as start using simple day-to-day commands like “Book me a flight to Bengaluru on Thursday morning” to receive instant, personalized, policy-compliant travel options with real-time price breakdowns and spending estimates.

The launch marks a significant leap in Yatra’s AI-led innovation roadmap, aiming to provide personalised, instant, and intuitive travel experiences for both domestic and international travellers. DIYA is now live on the Yatra platform for both logged-in and guest users.

MakeMyTrip announced the launch of GenAI-enabled Trip Planning Assistant, that aims to assist users at every stage of travel planning, from discovery to fulfilment, and beyond. The new GenAI Trip Planning Assistant is an upgrade to the existing AI agent, Myra, enabling travellers to interact via voice and text.

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