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Smartness raises €47M Series B for lodging AI growth
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Smartness raises €47M Series B for lodging AI growth
By Cathy Walsh | May 5, 2026
The Italy-based lodging technology provider aims to expand across Europe through organic growth and acquisitions. Read More
How travel companies are approaching agentic AI
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How travel companies are approaching agentic AI
By Mark Frary | 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. Read More
Netcompany takes full ownership of Smarter Airports
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Netcompany takes full ownership of Smarter Airports
By Cathy Walsh | May 4, 2026
The acquisition marks a new stage for AIRHART as Netcompany expands the airport operations platform beyond its original deployment at Copenhagen Airport. Read More
Trifork acquires VION AI to expand airline operations tech
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Trifork acquires VION AI to expand airline operations tech
By Cathy Walsh | May 1, 2026
The deal brings VION AI’s turnaround intelligence tools into Trifork’s aviation business as airlines push for tighter operations and fewer delays. Read More
Hospitality's tech crossroads: Staying human in an increasingly digital industry
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Hospitality's tech crossroads: Staying human in an increasingly digital industry
By PhocusWire | April 30, 2026
Find out how hotels and travel agencies can adopt technology without losing the human relationships at the core of hospitality. Read More
Clarasight lands $11.5M for corporate travel data play
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Clarasight lands $11.5M for corporate travel data play
By Linda Fox | April 28, 2026
The company said its platform has expanded in the past year to manage data from programs representing more than $5 billion in enterprise travel and expense spend.  Read More
Startup Stage: Travel Smarter uses agentic AI to optimize airline loyalty for travelers
Interview / Startups
Startup Stage: Travel Smarter uses agentic AI to optimize airline loyalty for travelers
By Cathy Walsh | April 27, 2026
The startup analyzes fragmented airline loyalty data to help frequent travelers optimize status, rewards and program choices in real time. Read More
How the 2026 Middle East conflict is reshaping travel demand
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How the 2026 Middle East conflict is reshaping travel demand
By John Matson, Propellic | April 23, 2026
Find out how search data can help travel sellers know what to do next. Read More
CEO Spotlight: Jeremy Sampson of The Travel Foundation
Interview / Online
CEO Spotlight: Jeremy Sampson of The Travel Foundation
By Linda Fox | April 22, 2026
Jeremy Sampson of The Travel Foundation shares where the industry is with its sustainability attitudes and efforts. Read More
Startup Stage: First Wave AI automates hotel guest communications and revenue intelligence
Interview / Startups
Startup Stage: First Wave AI automates hotel guest communications and revenue intelligence
By Cathy Walsh | April 20, 2026
The startup offers an AI platform that manages guest interactions across channels while providing staff support and operational insights. Read More
Airlines prioritizing investment in AI and biometric ID in coming year
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Airlines prioritizing investment in AI and biometric ID in coming year
By Linda Fox | April 15, 2026
Data fragmentation is hampering progress for airlines and airports in their AI and digital ID initiatives. Read More
Startup Stage: Drifter targets AI discovery gap with visibility platform for destinations
Interview / Technology
Startup Stage: Drifter targets AI discovery gap with visibility platform for destinations
By Cathy Walsh | April 1, 2026
The startup monitors how destinations, hotels and attractions appear across AI platforms and offers tools to improve visibility. Read More
Expedia helps hotels with revenue strategy through data partnership
News / Online
Expedia helps hotels with revenue strategy through data partnership
By Linda Fox | March 13, 2026
PredictHQ data is integrated with Expedia Partner Center and aims to give hotels access to insights such as event-specific demand data. Read More
Mews, Sojern, Shiji and more travel and tourism news from ITB Berlin 2026
News / Technology
Mews, Sojern, Shiji and more travel and tourism news from ITB Berlin 2026
By PhocusWire | March 4, 2026
At ITB Berlin 2026, travel and tourism companies revealed new products, partnerships and innovations.   Read More
UK’s CMA launches investigation into Hilton, IHG and Marriott
News / Online
UK’s CMA launches investigation into Hilton, IHG and Marriott
By Rob Gill and Julie Sickel - BTN Europe | March 3, 2026
The investigation is part of a probe into “suspected sharing” of sensitive information. Read More
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