TBO Tek & Amadeus South Asia partner for Travel Marketplace
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 strengthens myPartner with international holiday packages
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
Kaspersky survey unveils how Indian travelers are using AI in travel
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.
SAP Concur launches AI-Powered ‘Booking Agent’
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.
Yatra launches DIYA for end-to-end planning, booking & multilingual support with AI
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 launches GenAI Trip Planning Assistant
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.
DreamSetGo named India Non-Exclusive Sales Agent for FIFA World Cup 26
DreamSetGo will be the point of contact in India to sell official hospitality packages for the FIFA World Cup 26™
MakeMyTrip makes entry into global experiences space
MakeMyTrip announced its entry into the global experiences space with the launch of a tours and attractions booking platform, giving Indian travellers access to over 200,000 bookable activities across 1100 cities in 130 countries worldwide.
Radisson launches Radisson Flights in India with Etraveli Group
The Group launched Radisson Flights in India through a strategic global partnership with Etraveli Group. This new digital offering aims to enable guests in India to book flights and hotels in one seamless transaction via the Radisson Hotels platform.
Etrav eyes global expansion; Bets on AI & emerging trends
Heniel Rupaarelia, Managing Director and CEO of Etrav, has outlined an ambitious expansion plan for 2024 and beyond, with the company set to strengthen its footprint while embracing AI-powered travel solutions and tapping into the evolving preferences of Indian outbound travellers.
