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Your AI travel assistant knows where you're from—and it's changing how you vacation.

Travellers in Hong Kong book hotels the day before. Germans plan two months out. Same AI, entirely different relationship with it. Three years of TripGenie data is an accidental portrait of how culture shapes the way we travel.

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New York to London in time for dinner: How AI is funding the return of supersonic travel

The company building the world's fastest commercial airliner just found an unlikely way to fund it. Boom Supersonic's new AI power turbine business is financing the return of supersonic passenger travel—and New York to London in under four hours is suddenly looking more real.

Catherine Sietkiewicz 20/10/24 Catherine Sietkiewicz 20/10/24

Marriott International Launches Tech Accelerator in Hyderabad

Hotel giant Marriott International is set to open its first ever global capability centre—the Marriott Tech Accelerator—in Hyderabad, India.

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Spin up extra rewards points with Hyatt and Peloton

Guests at over 800 Hyatt hotels worldwide can earn extra loyalty points by staying—and staying active—with Peloton.

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Check in to the future: robots serve up room service and smiles at this tech-savvy hotel

Pudu Robotics has introduced service robots in Austria's Parkhotel, offering a new twist on your typical hotel experience.

Catherine Sietkiewicz 31/10/23 Catherine Sietkiewicz 31/10/23

Hotel at home: Marriott Bonvoy's foray into Fortnite

Marriott Bonvoy has created a virtual hotel universe in Fortnite to connect gaming and hospitality, and offer new experiences for travellers.

Catherine Sietkiewicz 21/10/23 Catherine Sietkiewicz 21/10/23

Cathedrals on Mars: conversations with an Italian Space Architect

All architects wrestle with ‘space’ as a design constraint, but MIT Media Lab Research Affiliate, Valentina Sumini, is a literal Space Architect.

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What is the surprising history of a globe trotting AI travel buddy?

Remember the robot that once won a million dollars on Jeopardy? Its not-so-distant cousin has picked up a side hustle in the travel industry.

Catherine Sietkiewicz 14/7/23 Catherine Sietkiewicz 14/7/23

Unlocking the future of luxury hospitality: Mandarin Oriental's digital glow up

Mandarin Oriental is making significant strides in the luxury travel industry through its innovative digital overhaul.

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