October 23, 2025

News to Know

Hotels Push Live ChatGPT Integrations as AI Search Goes Bookable
SOURCE: PHOCUSWIRE, 10/23

Eyeing an opportunity to grow direct bookings, hotels are pushing their technology partners to integrate live availability and pricing data into artificial intelligence (AI)-search platforms.

ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity and others have become popular tools for vacation research, but to date, results have been limited to hotel descriptions and links.

AVIATION

TAP Air Portugal Rolls Out New 'ForBiz' Corporate Programme (BTN EUROPE, 10/23)

Cathay Sees Continued Growth Momentum in Traffic (ASIAN AVIATION, 10/23)

Why These 5 Airlines Have the Best Long-Haul Economy Class Seats (SIMPLE FLYING, 10/23)

HOSPITALITY

Europe Leads Global Hotel Development as Construction Slows in Other Regions (TRAVEL DAILY NEWS, 10/23)

The New Frontier of Guest Experience (HOSPITALITY TODAY, 10/23)

Hotel Industry Unites to Urge Congress to End Government Shutdown (HOSPITALITY UPGRADE, 10/22)

GROUND TRANSPORTATION

Grab Introduces Third-Party Partner Apps (PHOCUSWIRE, 10/22)

OTHER SECTORS

SAP Concur Expands AI Agents for Travel and Expense (BTN EUROPE, 10/23)

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Crisis24 Intelligence Brief

Asia - Tropical Storm Fengshen tracking west-southwestward over the South China Sea early Oct. 23. Landfall over Da Nang, Vietnam, imminent.

Australia - Unionized workers plan rallies in multiple urban centers in Australia, Oct. 23. Increased security, disruptions likely. Skirmishes possible.

Italy - Unionized taxi drivers plan to strike across Naples, Italy, 08:30-22:00 Oct. 23. Travel disruptions likely.

South Korea - South Korea to host APEC Summit in Gyeongju Oct. 27-Nov. 1. Tight security, business and transport disruptions certain. Protests likely.

United Kingdom - Unionized rail personnel employed by CrossCountry operator plan industrial action across the UK Nov. 1. Rail disruptions likely.

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