Vedar's MCP server adds one-call trip bundling for Kamchatka tours, lodging and transfers

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Vedar has released an open MCP server that includes a create_trip_request tool, letting an AI agent request a fishing tour, lodging and airport transfer in a single call. The request receives one shared TRIP-XXXXXX identifier, and each part goes to the relevant tour operator, lodging owner or carrier. Group size is accepted under several field names so it is not lost between steps, and a human partner confirms each component. Payment is deliberately not handled inside the agent, and agents without MCP support can use deep links to an assistant or a prefilled booking form instead.

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