:
Mews partners with Uber to bring ride booking into hotel operations
Reading Time: 2 minutesNetherlands: Hospitality platform Mews has announced a new partnership with Uber that will allow hotels to book and manage guest transportation directly through the Mews operating system.
Booking Holdings launches BKNG Ads across Booking.com, Priceline and Agoda
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Booking Holdings has launched BKNG Ads, a new unified advertising platform bringing together advertising solutions across Booking.com, Priceline and Agoda.
Airbnb expands beyond rentals with airport transfers, car hire and boutique hotels
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: New updates announced via the Airbnb Newsroom show the platform continuing its expansion into wider travel services, experiences and AI-powered trip planning tools.
Booking doubles down on AI and connected trip strategy
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Booking Holdings CEO Glenn Fogel says AI and connected travel experiences will play a central role in the company’s long-term growth strategy as online travel competition intensifies.
Expedia Group combines B2B and supply operations under Alfonso Paredes
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Expedia Group has combined its B2B and global supply organisations under a single leadership structure as the company continues expanding its platform and partner business.
TikTok launches in-app travel bookings with Booking.com, Expedia and Trip.com
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: TikTok has formally launched in-app travel booking through its new TikTok GO platform, expanding its push into travel discovery and commerce.
Holidu integrates bestfewo.de to strengthen position in Germany
Reading Time: < 1 minuteGermany: Munich-based vacation rental platform Holidu is integrating bestfewo.de into its network, expanding its host base in Germany as consolidation accelerates across the European short-term rental market.
Operto launches coordinated AI platform Operto ONE
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCanada: Operto has launched Operto ONE, a coordinated AI platform designed to support distribution, guest service and day-to-day operations for independent hotels and short-term rental operators.
HomeToGo launches AI travel companion Dash
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: HomeToGo has launched Dash, a new AI-powered travel companion now live across its marketplace on web, iOS and Android.
Naboo raises $70m to expand AI-powered events procurement platform
Reading Time: < 1 minuteFrance: Corporate offsite booking platform Naboo has raised $70 million in a Series B funding round led by Lightspeed Venture Partners, with participation from existing investors Notion Capital, ISAI and Ternel.