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How travel companies are approaching agentic AI
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May 5, 2026
Travel companies are exploring how AI agents can support internal workflows and operational tasks, while setting limits on autonomy for customer-facing tools.
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Amadeus to acquire biometrics tech specialist Idemia for €1.2B
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April 29, 2026
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What it takes to make AI work at scale in travel
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April 21, 2026
As AI reaches an inflection point in travel, success will depend on reliable execution, neutral orchestration and systems built to operate accurately at scale.
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Hotels are learning that ease is the new amenity
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April 16, 2026
New Amadeus research shows how traveler expectations are shifting toward ease, personalization and wellbeing—and what that means for hotels investing in AI and guest experience.
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Hoteliers feel pressure to transform as technology evolves
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April 15, 2026
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Travel funding deal volume hits new low in Q1 2026
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April 3, 2026
Travel startup funding was mostly made up of Series A rounds in Q1 2026, with total investment sinking lower compared to the same period in 2025.
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Amadeus sees revenue and profit growth in 2025
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February 27, 2026
Revenue for the air IT solutions business increased 6.4% to €2.3 billion in 2025 while the hospitality solutions business saw revenue increase 6% to €1 billion.
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Amadeus acquires AI-driven corporate travel startup SkyLink
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February 25, 2026
Amadeus said the acquisition will help it scale its AI efforts, and it plans to add SkyLink's conversational technology to its existing tools.
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Amadeus to shut down self-service APIs portal for developers
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February 9, 2026
Access for enterprise customers will remain in place, a decision that's prompted ample discussion among industry stakeholders.
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February 6, 2026
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