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Travel industry outlet Travel Weekly reports on how Expedia Cruises is using artificial intelligence in its operations. The company, a vacation franchise network within the Expedia Group, is applying AI tools to support travel agents and improve customer service. Details of specific applications remain limited, but the piece reflects growing adoption of AI across the travel and cruise booking sector.

A new United Nations report has named hundreds of international companies it says are aiding illegal Israeli land grabs and the occupation of Palestinian territory. The list includes major corporations such as Airbnb, Booking.com, Expedia, Tripadvisor, Motorola Solutions, JCB and Re/Max. The naming of well-known travel and machinery brands has drawn attention and debate over corporate involvement in the occupied territories.

Expedia has integrated Tiqets attractions and activities into its Travel Agent Affiliate Program through a beta rollout for UK agencies. The move lets travel agents book museums, tours and other experiences from Tiqets alongside Expedia's existing inventory. It signals Expedia's continued push into the activities and experiences market, a segment increasingly targeted by major online travel players.