Travel & Hospitality

Pony.ai Rolls Out Gen-7 Robotaxi Road Tests in China, Targets Mass Production by 2025

Pony.ai (NASDAQ:PONY), a global leader in autonomous driving technology, is ramping up its Robotaxi mass production and commercialization efforts with the launch of public road testing for its seventh-generation Robotaxis in China. The vehicles now testing on roads in the southern Chinese megacities of Guangzhou and Shenzhen are based on Guangzhou Auto(GAC)'s second-generation Aion V model and

REcore Partners with Lundy Inc. to Expand Access to Navigator, the AI Assistant for MLSs

REcore, a technology company built by and for MLSs, has partnered with Lundy Inc. to bring Navigator an AI-powered assistant for MLSs and associations—to markets nationwide. Under the new agreement, REcore will serve as the exclusive reseller of Navigator, accelerating access to this real estate-specific AI assistant across the MLS landscape. Navigator is Lundy's AI assistant designed for

Infosys BPM Launches Agentic AI for Autonomous Invoice Processing in Partnership with Microsoft and Americana Restaurants

Infosys BPM, the business process management arm of Infosys (NSE: INFY) (BSE: INFY) (NYSE: INFY), announced the launch of AI agents for invoice processing within its flagship Infosys Accounts Payable on Cloud solution. Powered by Infosys Topaz, the innovation redefines invoice processing by moving from a human-driven, AI-supported model to an autonomous AI-first approach, which e

BGM Group to Acquire Xingdao Intelligent and YD Network in RMB800 Million Deal to Advance Multi-Agent AI Strategy

BGM Group Ltd. announced that it has entered into definitive transaction agreements with the existing shareholders of Xingdao Intelligent Cloud Chain (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. ("Xingdao Intelligent") and YD Network Technology Company Limited ("YD Network"). Under the terms of the agreements, BGM will acquire 100% of the equity interests of both companies at a combined valuation of RMB800 millio

Pony.ai Partners with Dubai RTA to Launch Robotaxi Fleet as Part of City's 2030 Autonomous Mobility Vision

Pony.ai announces that it has entered a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) to deploy its advanced robotaxi fleet in the region. The collaboration underscores Pony.ai's commitment to advancing autonomous driving technology in one of the world's most dynamic metropolitan hubs. Mr. Ahmed Bahrozyan, CEO of Public Trans

RightShip Seeks Strategic Minority Investor to Accelerate AI-Driven Growth and Maritime Safety Mission

RightShip's mission is to enable our customers to achieve Zero Harm in the global maritime value chain – zero harm to vessels, to people, and to environment – through unique data and actionable insights. We do this by constantly strengthening our market and product relevance and augmenting our data and technology capabilities. As the need for safety in the global supply chain increa

Amadeus Partners with Google Cloud to Advance AI Innovation and Strengthen Multicloud Strategy in Travel Tech

Amadeus to leverage Google Cloud's open, secured and reliable technology to bolster its multicloud strategy Collaboration to enable Amadeus to benefit from Google Cloud's AI-optimized infrastructure, Vertex AI platform and advanced agent AI technology The two companies will also collaborate to enhance flight search accuracy and airline offer management Amadeus and Google announ

WasteVision AI integrates with Samsara to bring Operational AI to waste management fleets

WasteVision AI, the leading solution provider for Operational AI in the waste management industry, and Samsara, the pioneer of the Connected Operations® Platform, announced today a new integration that will equip Samsara customers with cutting-edge Operational AI capabilities to drive greater efficiency and security. This new integration brings together Samsaraʼs extensive expertise i

Penske Expands Catalyst AI Platform to Deliver Real-Time Fleet Intelligence at Vehicle and Hub Level

Penske delivers a new level of AI-powered fleet intelligence—unmatched in scope, scale, and actionable insights. Developed in-house, Catalyst AI applies proprietary models that transform complexity into competitive advantage. Catalyst AI advances from fleet-level visibility to granular insights—enabling real-time benchmarking and diagnostics now at the individual vehicle and hub

HD Hyundai and Partners Launch Global Collaboration to Develop AI-Powered Humanoid Welders for Smart Shipyards

HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering and HD Hyundai Robotics sign MOU with Persona AI and Vazil for humanoid development tailored to shipyard welding Development and deployment of humanoid robots for precise welding to enhance production efficiency and safety Prototype completion targeted for end of 2026, with field testing and commercialization commencing in

Tourmo Secures Growth Investment from Decathlon Capital Partners to Accelerate AI Fleet Operations Platform

Tourmo, a leading provider of AI-powered Fleet Operations intelligence solutions, has secured a significant growth funding package from Decathlon Capital Partners. The growth-debt investment will fuel Tourmo's continued platform development, expansion of client service capabilities, and efforts to support new customer onboarding. Details of the revenue-based investments were not disclosed. Base

Huawei Launches Five Smart Airport Solutions to Accelerate Aviation’s Intelligent Transformation

During the Passenger Terminal Expo 2025, Huawei launched five aviation solutions including the Smart Airport Intelligent Operation Center (IOC) to advance intelligent industry upgrades. Huawei deeply integrates novel technologies with aviation services to create the architecture of intelligent digital twins that synergizes connectivity, cloud, AI, computing, and application. This architecture a

ServiceAgent Launches AI-Powered 24/7 Receptionist to Boost Growth for U.S. Home Service Businesses

ServiceAgent, built by the creators of the widely used cloud communication platform JustCall.io, today announced its launch. It aims to empower America's home services entrepreneurs with 24/7 AI-driven call answering technology. As small-business optimism in the U.S. hits record highs, ServiceAgent aligns with the national push for economic revitalization championed by the Trump administration.

Nomad Fuel Launches AI-Powered Fuel Management Platform for Canadian Trucking Fleets

Nomad Fuel, a cutting-edge Freight Tech company, launches to redefine fuel management for Canadian transportation fleets. Founded by the team of industry veterans behind REV Capital - Canada's largest privately held factoring company - Nomad Fuel is committed to bringing transparency, efficiency, and cost savings to Canada's fuel space with its proprietary fuel network and modernized platform.

RoboSense Launches AC1 Active Camera and AI-Ready Ecosystem to Simplify Robotic Perception Development

RoboSense (2498.HK), a pioneering AI-driven robotics technology company, has announced the launch of AC1, the first product in its groundbreaking Active Camera series, along with the AI-Ready ecosystem, providing an all-in-one solution for robotic perception development. Mark Qiu, CEO of RoboSense, introduced the new product, detailing its design philosophy, technological innovations, usage, and

Baidu’s Apollo Go Partners with Autogo to Launch UAE’s Largest Driverless Fleet in Abu Dhabi

During the initial period, Apollo Go and Autogo will collaborate to deploy dozens of autonomous vehicles in Abu Dhabi, with phased expansion planned ahead of full commercial operations by 2026. This marks Apollo Go's further expansion into the UAE, applying its proven autonomous driving technology and operational experience from China. Apollo Go and Autogo will collaborat

Pony.ai Becomes First to Launch Paid Fully-Driverless Robotaxi Services in Shenzhen’s City Center

Pony.ai (NASDAQ: PONY) became the first company authorized to operate paid fully-driverless robotaxis in Shenzhen's Nanshan District on March 27, marking a milestone as the city's inaugural permit for paid autonomous ride-hailing services within its city centers. The company further solidifies its leadership by expanding commercial operations to connect Nanshan with its existing service zone in

Boutique Inns Tap AI with TakeUp to Outsmart Hotel Giants on Pricing and Performance

Boutique inns across the U.S. are leveling the playing field with large hotel chains, thanks to TakeUp, a cutting-edge AI-powered revenue management platform. By harnessing artificial intelligence to optimize pricing, TakeUp is helping small and independent properties boost occupancy and outperform expectations—all without needing the deep resources of major hotel brands. TakeUp’s d

South Korea’s Seadronix Secures $11.3M in Series B to Advance AI-Powered Autonomous Ship Navigation

Enhancing Ship AI and Robotics Technologies to Accelerate Global Deployment of Autonomous Navigation Solutions Aiming to Lead as the Global Standard in Autonomous Navigation in Compliance with International Maritime Regulations Seadronix, a leading company in AI-powered autonomous ship navigation solutions, announced on the 5th that it has successfully secured KRW 15 billion (approx.

Yanolja Partners with Google Cloud to Advance AI-Driven Travel Innovation

Yanolja, a global leader in travel technology, is thrilled to announce a strategic partnership with Google Cloud. Through this partnership, Yanolja will elevate its travel-specific generative AI services to create more personalized experiences for travelers and enhance operational efficiency for its enterprise business customers. As part of its broader growth strategy, this collaboration will fu

iSON Xperiences Expands AI-Led CX Transformation Across Asia and Africa Through Strategic Partnership with Aistra

iSON Xperiences, a global leader in AI-driven customer experience (CX) solutions with a presence in 22 countries, has announced a strategic partnership with Aistra, an AI Adoption company, focusing on automation and transformation solutions built around its proprietary AI Agents, MicroApps, and Process Acceleration technologies. This collaboration will enable iSON Xperiences to leverage Aistra'

Roch Dog Unleashes AI-Powered Certification for Pet-Friendly Hotels

Roch Dog, an NVIDIA Inception startup, has launched the hotel industry's first AI-powered certification engine for pet-friendly hospitality. This pioneering platform automates the assessment, certification, ranking, and review of hotels based on their pet-friendly policies, services, amenities, facilities, and access levels. By leveraging AI to collect and analyze granular hotel data, Roch