AI threatens Booking's 'connected trip' vision / Mindtrip launches AI product for DMOs / 30 Sundays raises $6.7M

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Booking Holdings' 'connected trip' vision never materialized, and AI is the latest threat According to Mario Gavira, the AI wave is increasing pressure on the OTA to deliver the connected trip.

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Latest News Mindtrip targets DMOs with AI visibility tool The Answer Intelligence solution enables DMOs to create content optimized for AI discovery, helping destinations to increase their visibility. Read More 30 Sundays lands $6.7M for AI travel planning service India-based 30 Sundays is an AI-driven journey planner, offering users a video-based itinerary that they can change through a conversational interface.  Read More Research suggests tours are the most prepared for AI search An audit performed by Obvlo found that only 23 out of 100 travel brands were AI ready. Read More EU digital ID initiatives gather momentum, user familiarity lags By the end of 2026, countries in Europe must provide an EUDI Wallet to citizens. Are consumers and the travel industry ready? Read More

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Trending Stories BizAway acquires Netherlands-based TMC Uniglobe Alliance Travel Uniglobe Alliance Travel has five offices in the Netherlands and will continue to operate under its brand name until the end of the year.  Read More Startup Stage: Chaty wants to help tour and activity operators manage inbound calls The AI-powered phone receptionist offers a flexible pricing model, allowing tour operators to reduce spend in quieter months.  Read More AI risk to OTAs is margin squeeze, not disintermediation The risk of OTAs being disintermediated by AI might have been exaggerated as pressure on margin is perhaps the more likely outcome, according to investment bank BTIG.  Read More

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