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Netcompany takes full ownership of Smarter Airports
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The acquisition marks a new stage for AIRHART as Netcompany expands the airport operations platform beyond its original deployment at Copenhagen Airport.
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Trifork acquires VION AI to expand airline operations tech
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April 30, 2026
Find out how hotels and travel agencies can adopt technology without losing the human relationships at the core of hospitality.
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Clarasight lands $11.5M for corporate travel data play
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April 28, 2026
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April 27, 2026
The startup analyzes fragmented airline loyalty data to help frequent travelers optimize status, rewards and program choices in real time.
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April 23, 2026
Find out how search data can help travel sellers know what to do next.
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CEO Spotlight: Jeremy Sampson of The Travel Foundation
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April 22, 2026
Jeremy Sampson of The Travel Foundation shares where the industry is with its sustainability attitudes and efforts.
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Startup Stage: First Wave AI automates hotel guest communications and revenue intelligence
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April 20, 2026
The startup offers an AI platform that manages guest interactions across channels while providing staff support and operational insights.
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Airlines prioritizing investment in AI and biometric ID in coming year
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April 15, 2026
Data fragmentation is hampering progress for airlines and airports in their AI and digital ID initiatives.
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April 1, 2026
The startup monitors how destinations, hotels and attractions appear across AI platforms and offers tools to improve visibility.
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Expedia helps hotels with revenue strategy through data partnership
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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.
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Mews, Sojern, Shiji and more travel and tourism news from ITB Berlin 2026
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March 4, 2026
At ITB Berlin 2026, travel and tourism companies revealed new products, partnerships and innovations.
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UK’s CMA launches investigation into Hilton, IHG and Marriott
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March 3, 2026
The investigation is part of a probe into “suspected sharing” of sensitive information.
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6 AI trends that will matter to hotels in 2026
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January 30, 2026
While the AI hype has been exhausting, Cloudbeds' Sebastien Leitner argues that there are some transformative shifts in hospitality.
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Investment accountability: How travel brands are measuring AI ROI
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January 14, 2026
Travel companies are actively investing in AI hoping to boost business—but how are they measuring the return on investment?
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