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Amex GBT to go private in $6.3B acquisition by Long Lake
By Morgan Hines
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May 4, 2026
The all-cash transaction, which is backed by General Catalyst, is expected to close in the second half of the year.
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Amadeus to acquire biometrics tech specialist Idemia for €1.2B
By Linda Fox
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April 29, 2026
The deal strengthens Amadeus' existing biometric and identity capabilities and follows its acquisition of Vision-Box in 2024.
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Nox Mobility raises €2M pre-seed round to develop private-room night trains
By Cathy Walsh
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April 22, 2026
The Berlin-based startup plans to launch overnight rail service with fully private cabins, targeting short-haul flight replacement by 2027.
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Timeshifter raise brings jet lag app’s total funding to $5.3M
By Morgan Hines
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April 16, 2026
The raise should speed the company’s expansion to healthcare and shift work but it remains committed to the jet lag vertical.
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Airlines prioritizing investment in AI and biometric ID in coming year
By Linda Fox
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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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Travelgate boosts offering with acquisition of AO UK
By Linda Fox
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April 14, 2026
AO U.K. offers AO Campaign combining product information management, digital asset management and master data management into one tool.
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Travel funding deal volume hits new low in Q1 2026
By Linda Fox
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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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HBX Group acquires packaging tech specialist PerfectStay
By Linda Fox
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April 1, 2026
The company initially acquired 25% of Paris‑based PerfectStay in mid 2024.
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Ten structural shifts redefining Asia Pacific travel
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March 31, 2026
Some trends are already reshaping travel, while others are still emerging.
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Uber acquires Blacklane to boost executive ride service
By Linda Fox
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March 30, 2026
Uber said the acquisition is part of its strategy to expand luxury and executive travel.
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Luxury vacation rental group Eterniti raises €30 million
By Morgan Hines
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March 27, 2026
The new capital brings the company’s total funding to €50 million.
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Uber continues robotaxi push with Verne, Pony.ai partnership
By Morgan Hines
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March 26, 2026
Uber has been aggressive in its autonomous ride efforts, announcing partnership after partnership over the last several months.
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Travelport shareholders inject $50M to boost AI development
By Linda Fox
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March 26, 2026
Travelport laid out three strategic priorities going forward including expanding AI capabilities and improving content supply.
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Vuelo lands £56M for travel booking and payment platform
By Linda Fox
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March 26, 2026
The company said it plans to use the funding to build an artificial intelligence (AI)-native travel platform.
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Lobby secures $2.2M for group booking platform
By Linda Fox
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March 25, 2026
Lobby is targeting meetings and conferences as well as the experiences, cruises and airline segments for expansion.
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