The great debate: Is AI the enemy of travel?

The great debate: Is AI the enemy of travel?

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Rappi's travel play in Latin America: Loyalty, personalization and AI
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Guido Becher, global head of travel at Rappi, outlines the super app's views on travel opportunities and challenges across the region.... Read More
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GoldSpring acquires Travel Tech Consulting
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The companies said the move expands GoldSpring's tech optimization and digital strategy offerings.... Read More
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Uber, Nuro, Lucid confirm on-road robotaxi testing
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The companies said commercial robotaxi service is expected to launch in the San Francisco Bay Area later this year.... Read More
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Financial analysts on change in travel's search-based model
By Linda Fox January 6, 2026
Financial analysts from Barclays, Evercore and Mizuho dissect AI's impact on travel search and booking and the OTA model.... Read More

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