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Travel Daily Podcast — November 18, 2025
Today’s podcast episode was created from the following stories:
Google rolls out its AI ‘Flight Deals’ tool globally, adds new travel features in Search
Source: TechCrunch
Author: Aisha Malik | Date: November 17, 2025
Google is expanding AI-powered travel in Search, taking Flight Deals to 200+ countries with support for 60+ languages and adding Canvas trip-planning inside AI Mode on desktop (for Labs users in the U.S.). The company is also widening agentic booking, letting U.S. users find reservations for restaurants, events, and appointments directly through partner platforms. Google says flight and hotel booking inside AI Mode is coming, signaling a deeper end-to-end travel flow within Search.
Record 81 million Americans set to travel for Thanksgiving, AAA says
Source: Tipp Insights
Author: Not specified | Date: November 17, 2025
AAA forecasts a record 81.8 million Thanksgiving travelers between November 25 and December 1, surpassing pre-pandemic levels. Roughly 90% are expected to drive, signaling strong consumer confidence and continued demand for road travel. Expect busy highways and crowded hubs—plan extra time and consider off-peak departures.
Emirates announces an order of 65 Boeing 777-9s with list price of $38 billion at Dubai Air Show
Source: Boston Herald (AP)
Author: Jon Gambrell, Associated Press | Date: November 17, 2025
Emirates placed a headline order for 65 Boeing 777-9s, valued at $38 billion at list price, bringing its total 777-9 commitments to 270 as Dubai prepares for continued passenger growth. The airline targets first deliveries as early as Q2 2027, aligning with the emirate’s major airport expansion plans. The order underscores sustained wide-body demand and Dubai’s strategy to cement its role as a global aviation hub.
Camping & caravanning global market forecast report 2025–2032: $108.74B opportunities in tech, eco-friendly solutions, and hybrid leisure
Source: Research and Markets
Author: Research and Markets | Date: November 17, 2025
The camping and caravanning sector is projected to grow from $64.38B in 2025 to $108.74B by 2032 (7.71% CAGR), propelled by digital tools, sustainability, and diversified demographics. Opportunities include smart features, off-grid power solutions, and curated hybrid experiences like glamping and wellness-focused stays. Operators that embrace omnichannel distribution and eco-forward design stand to capture outsized share.
