AI in Travel
A Blueprint for the Future of Travel Tech?

In the wake of a post-pandemic travel rebound, Expedia Group (EXPE) has emerged as a standout performer, with its stock surging 17.64% in premarket trading following a Q2 2025 earnings report that defied expectations. The company’s ability to leverage AI-driven demand forecasting and operational efficiency has not only fueled its recent success but also signaled a broader shift in how tech-savvy travel firms are reshaping the industry. For investors, the question is no longer whether AI will transform travel—it’s how quickly and profitably it will do so.
Expedia’s Q2 2025: A Masterclass in AI-Driven Execution
Expedia’s Q2 results were nothing short of extraordinary. The company reported an adjusted EPS of $4.24, 7.07% above estimates, and revenue of $3.79 billion, exceeding forecasts by $90 million. These figures were underpinned by a 5% increase in gross bookings to $30.4 billion, driven by a 7% rise in booked room nights and a 13% surge in international revenue. But the real story lies in how Expedia achieved this: through aggressive AI integration.
CEO Ariane Goran and CFO Scott Schenkel emphasized during the earnings call that AI is no longer a buzzword for Expedia—it’s a core operational tool. The company has deployed machine learning algorithms to analyze historical booking data, weather patterns, and even local events to predict demand with surgical precision. This has enabled dynamic pricing strategies, optimized inventory management, and hyper-personalized marketing campaigns. The result? A 20% improvement in forecasting accuracy compared to pre-AI benchmarks, directly translating to higher margins and customer satisfaction.
The AI Revolution in Travel: Beyond Expedia
Expedia’s success is part of a larger trend. Across the travel sector, companies are racing to adopt AI-driven demand forecasting to stay competitive. For instance, Hostaway raised $365 million in 2025 to enhance its AI-powered property management system, while Flyr secured $295 million to refine its real-time pricing algorithms. These investments reflect a growing consensus: AI isn’t just a cost-cutting tool—it’s a revenue multiplier.
The data supports this. Travel companies using AI for demand forecasting report a 15-20% improvement in accuracy, enabling them to adjust pricing in real time and avoid overstocking or underutilizing assets. For example, AI-driven segmentation has allowed firms to create tailored travel packages, boosting sales by up to 25%. Meanwhile, real-time analytics tools reduce decision-making time by 40%, giving companies a critical edge in a fast-moving market.
Investor Sentiment: Cautious Optimism Amid Hype
Despite the enthusiasm, the travel tech sector remains a mixed bag. Q1 2025 funding totaled $1.1 billion, a modest recovery from the all-time low in 2024 but still far below the $5.8 billion raised in 2024. Investors like Gilad Berenstein of Brook Bay Capital caution against overhyping AI, stressing that startups must deliver tangible ROI. “The real winners will be those solving operational pain points, not just chasing consumer trends,” he notes.
Yet, the long-term outlook is bullish. The global AI market, valued at $455 billion in 2024, is projected to grow at a 19% CAGR, reaching $2.5 trillion by 2032. North America, with its 36.84% market share, is leading the charge, and travel is a key beneficiary. AI is now powering chatbots, virtual assistants, and recommendation engines, creating a seamless, data-driven experience for travelers.
Strategic Positioning: Why AI-Adaptive Firms Win
For investors, the key takeaway is clear: prioritize companies that are not just adopting AI but embedding it into their DNA. Expedia’s 89.54% gross profit margin and 0.37 PEG ratio underscore its financial health, but its true strength lies in its ability to scale AI-driven innovations. The company’s share repurchase program (reducing shares by 21% over three years) and $9.2 billion in liquidity further reinforce its resilience.
Other AI-adaptive firms, like Klook and TravelPerk, are also worth watching. These companies are leveraging AI to streamline B2B operations, enhance customer segmentation, and reduce costs. For example, Klook’s AI-driven advertising platform has boosted conversion rates by 30%, while TravelPerk’s predictive analytics cut travel expenses by 15% for corporate clients.
The US Market: A Rebound with AI at Its Core
The US travel market, which accounts for 40% of Expedia’s revenue, is a critical battleground. While Q4 2025 growth may moderate due to soft demand, the long-term fundamentals remain strong. AI-driven demand forecasting allows companies to navigate volatility, adjusting pricing and inventory in real time. For instance, Expedia’s B2B segment, which grew 17% in Q2, is capitalizing on AI to offer dynamic corporate travel solutions, a trend likely to accelerate.
Investors should also consider macroeconomic factors. With the US Federal Reserve signaling potential rate cuts in 2026, consumer spending on travel is expected to rebound. AI-adaptive firms will be best positioned to capitalize on this, as they can scale operations quickly and maintain margins in a low-interest-rate environment.
Conclusion: The AI-First Travel Sector Is Here
Expedia’s stock surge is more than a one-off—it’s a harbinger of a new era in travel. As AI-driven demand forecasting becomes the norm, companies that fail to adapt will be left behind. For investors, the message is clear: allocate capital to firms that are not just using AI but redefining it. The US travel market, with its vast consumer base and regulatory tailwinds, offers a fertile ground for these innovators.
In a world where data is the new currency, the winners will be those who turn it into gold. And for now, Expedia and its AI-first peers are leading the charge.
AI in Travel
Ansett brand being relaunched to usher in an era of AI travel era

You might trust AI to quietly do your job, but would you trust it with your holiday – and would using a service named after a twice-bankrupt Australian airline help seal the deal?
Melbourne-based digital marketing strategist Constantine Frantzeskos believes it should. The entrepreneur is reviving the Ansett Australia brand – formerly Australia’s second-largest airline – as an AI-powered online travel agent called Ansett.Travel.
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AI in Travel
How the Galaxy AI Features on Galaxy Z Fold7 Redefine Wanderlust – Samsung Newsroom Malaysia

Buckle up! You’re flying to Seoul, South Korea, to watch your favorite K-pop group’s first full-squad comeback. Concert tickets? Secured. Flights? Booked. Bags? Packed. But before you start snapping that first airport selfie, you’ve got some planning to lock down.
Unfold Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 — your ultimate travel companion with multimodal capability for smoother, and smarter travel.
As the thinnest and lightest Galaxy Z Fold series device yet, its pro-level cameras and AI features make it the ideal travel buddy. Translation: zero travel stress, max fandom vibes.
Before You Go: Unfold Your Travel Planner
You’re about to witness a once-in-a-lifetime reunion show, and it’s also your first time visiting Seoul. Relax. Galaxy Z Fold7 will handle the details.
Press and hold the side button to activate Gemini. Drop your concert date, hotel address and wish-list spots, then tell it:
“Recommend a 4-day, 3-night itinerary including a K-pop concert and save it to Samsung Notes.”
Gemini generates a custom itinerary, complete with must-visit fan cafés and your personal favorite’s trainee-era hangouts, fueling your ultimate K-pop pilgrimage.
“Should I pack this T-shirt or a hoodie?”
Don’t know what to pack? Let Gemini suggest for you. Activate camera sharing on Gemini Live to hold up your outfit options and just ask Gemini what works best to get real-time advice. It will consider Seoul’s weather and the kind of exploring you’ll be doing. No more overpacking so you’ll have more room in your luggage to bring home all that concert swag.
When the jet-set countdown starts, Now Brief has you covered. It shows your boarding pass details, Seoul’s current weather and real-time exchange rates front and center — so you can check what matters at a glance, before your trip.
Gate to Stage: AI Navigates Your Tour
You land at Incheon International Airport and the clock is ticking. So you ask:
“What’s the fastest and most affordable route to my hotel carrying two suitcases?”
In no time, Gemini displays side-by-side cards for airport express trains, buses and taxis, complete with fares, travel times and transfer counts all laid out.
Seoul Highlights, From Tradition to Modernity
After leaving your luggage at the hotel, day one kicks off at Bukchon Hanok Village, the perfect “Hello, Korea” setting for your vlog. Rest the Galaxy Z Fold7 on a ledge — Flex Mode lets you shoot easily, no tripod needed, while capturing the full Hanok backdrop.
But wait. Those unwanted photobombers in your pictures? Gone. Galaxy AI’s Photo Assist understands the whole scene, and Suggest Erases automatically detects and removes them with one tap. All done without post-editing hassle. Plus, with Side-by-Side Editing and Show Original, you can instantly compare the before-and-after images on the unfolded screen.
Next stop: K-beauty heaven. Aisles and aisles of products, but when you pick one up to read the label, it’s all in Korean. No worries. Camera sharing on Gemini Live can translate the ingredient labels listed in Korean, sprinkling in emojis for context to help you know what you’re buying. Still overwhelmed? Ask Gemini:
“Recommend one for sensitive skin.”
Gemini cross-checks the ingredients and suggests a top 3 recommendation list tailored to you. You can check out like a skincare pro, not a confused tourist.
Main Stage Moment: Your Favorite Idol Up Close
It’s finally the big day. Your lightstick is charged, your phone is fully juiced and the stadium is crowded with fans. You might be stuck in the nosebleeds, but Galaxy Z Fold7’s 200MP camera captures your personal favorite up close with crystal-clear detail. Moreover, thanks to the 10 MP 100° front camera, you can squeeze all your new friends into one frame and still grab the boys on stage too. When the arena goes dark, Nightography kicks in, turning a sea of flickering lightsticks into sharp, balanced footage you’ll replay on a loop after the encore.
Final Encore: Edit and Elevate
Say goodbye, Seoul — hello airborne edit bay. Plane rides are perfect for some creativity. With Galaxy Z Fold7’s expansive screen, editing your travel vlog is easier than ever. Use the upgraded Audio Eraser to reduce the sound of the crowd’s background noise so your favorite member’s vocals shine.
Z Fold7: The Perfect Travel Companion
Galaxy Z Fold7 isn’t just another travel gadget — it’s the backstage pass, stylist, translator, map and editing tool that elevates your creativity to the next level. It’s no longer the smartphone era; welcome to the age of the AI sidekick. Skip the endless search bars and just talk. Unfold your phone, and half your trip is already handled. So go ahead, live your best wanderlust life. GalaxyZ Fold7’s got your back from takeoff to touchdown.
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AI in Travel
Edo Govt Denies PDP’s N3.51bn Travel Claim as ‘AI Fabricatio

The Edo State Government and the state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party Caretaker Committee on Sunday clashed over an alleged N3.51bn incurred by the government on travel expenses.
The PDP said it was outraged by the revelation that the Senator Monday Okpebholo-led administration “squandered the huge amount on travel in just the first half of 2025.”
The government, however, dismissed the claim as “AI-generated,” noting that since his assumption of office, Okpebholo had not embarked on any frivolous voyage.
It maintained that every kobo spent on official engagements, both local and international, was “strategically aimed at forging partnerships, attracting investments, and securing opportunities that will yield long-term benefits for Edo people.”
A statement on Sunday by the PDP Publicity Secretary, Chris Nehikhare, said, “The Peoples Democratic Party, Edo State chapter, is outraged by the disgraceful revelation that the Senator Monday Okpebholo-led administration squandered an alarming N3.51bn on travel in just the first half of 2025.
“This waste comes at a time when the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) Capital Importation Report confirms that Edo State failed to attract a single kobo in foreign investment, while states like Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Kaduna, Kano, and even Ekiti made the list.
“The contrast is both embarrassing and telling. Other states are opening their doors to capital, Edo’s leaders are opening their wallets for endless trips.
“This reckless expenditure is an insult to the good people of Edo State who continue to endure poor roads, inadequate healthcare facilities, decaying schools, delays in salary payments and epileptic power supply.”
Responding, the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, in a statement, said, “The attention of the Edo State Government has been drawn to yet another baseless, ill-informed, and laughable press statement by the moribund Peoples Democratic Party in Edo State, signed by its ever-noisy but chronically uninformed, self-imposed mouthpiece, Chris Osa Nehikhare.
“It is ironic, if not downright insulting, that the PDP, a party whose years of misrule, monumental corruption, and gross incompetence left Edo State in ruins, now attempts to lecture the people on governance, accountability, and prudent spending.
“The same PDP that had every opportunity to transform Edo but instead chose to plunder its resources, destroy public trust, and mortgage the future of our people now pretends to be the conscience of the state. Edo people are neither fooled nor interested.”
The government dismissed the claims as false, adding that the governor had been forging alliances since assuming office to develop the state.
“Senator Monday Okpebholo’s administration is a government of action, purpose, and vision. The AI-generated claims by the moribund PDP are false.
“Since he assumed office, Governor Okpebholo has not embarked on any frivolous voyage.
“Every kobo spent on official engagements: local or international, is strategically aimed at forging partnerships, attracting investments, and securing opportunities that will yield long-term benefits for Edo people.”
The governor’s aide carpeted Nehikhare, adding that he was the least qualified to talk about accountability, prudence or governance.
“As for Nehikhare, he is the least qualified person in Edo State to talk about accountability, prudence, or governance.
“His political resume reads like a manual on failure: years spent defending corruption, whitewashing incompetence, and parroting lies to keep his stomach full while Edo people suffered.
“The PDP’s talk of ‘crumbling infrastructure’ is the height of hypocrisy. It was under their watch that Edo’s schools rotted, our roads collapsed, hospitals became death traps, and investments fled in droves,” the statement added.
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