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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 equipment firms has drawn attention to corporate involvement in the occupied territories and renewed calls for accountability.

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.

According to Axios, the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group and the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit have left San Diego Naval Base, headed for the Middle East. The group includes the USS Makin Island amphibious assault ship and two amphibious transport docks, the USS Anchorage and a third vessel. The deployment is drawing attention amid heightened tensions in the region.

Travel industry publication PhocusWire has published its latest news briefs covering Expedia, AI travel assistant Mindtrip, and South Korean hospitality group Yanolja, among other companies. The roundup collects recent developments in travel technology, though no specific announcements from the companies are detailed beyond their inclusion in the briefing.

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.