VBooking secures $5m to expand AI-driven travel platform
Summary
VBooking, a travel technology company, has secured $5 million in funding to expand its AI-powered booking platform. This platform offers B2B solutions and plans to launch a digital currency to streamline cross-border payments. Hosts should take note as they consider how AI tools and efficient payment systems can impact the travel landscape.
Key Insights
- •VBooking plans to launch a digital currency, "Travel USD", for cross-border payments in the travel sector.
- •The company's technology roadmap includes deeper integration with AI-driven tools and automation.
Action Items
- ✓Consider how AI-powered tools may streamline booking and management in the travel sector.Effort: lowImpact: medium
Tools & Resources
- →VBooking: VBooking is developing an AI concierge and automation tools.
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