OpenAI has acquired Odessia, an AI travel agent startup founded just one year ago, with founder Francis Davidson joining the company to help explore its travel business direction. An OpenAI spokesperson confirmed the acquisition but stated that no new travel products or plans have been announced yet. Odessia raised $6 million in pre-seed funding led by Sequoia Capital and launched its AI travel agent service approximately five months ago. The company's acquisition signals growing interest in AI-driven travel planning, as OpenAI noted that travel is among the most frequently asked topics on ChatGPT. The company already maintains partnerships with Booking.com, Expedia, and KAYAK in the travel sector. Davidson is a well-known figure in the travel industry, having founded Sonder, a high-end apartment short-term rental company, in 2014 while still a university student.