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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

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Travelgate boosts offering with acquisition of AO UK

By Linda Fox | April 14, 2026

AO U.K. offers AO Campaign combining product information management, digital asset management and master data management into one tool. Read More

News / Startups

Travel funding deal volume hits new low in Q1 2026

By Linda Fox | 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. Read More

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HBX Group acquires packaging tech specialist PerfectStay

By Linda Fox | April 1, 2026

The company initially acquired 25% of Paris‑based PerfectStay in mid 2024. Read More

News / Online

Ten structural shifts redefining Asia Pacific travel

By Phocuswright Research | March 31, 2026

Some trends are already reshaping travel, while others are still emerging. Read More

News / Distribution

Uber acquires Blacklane to boost executive ride service

By Linda Fox | March 30, 2026

Uber said the acquisition is part of its strategy to expand luxury and executive travel. Read More

News / Online

Luxury vacation rental group Eterniti raises €30 million

By Morgan Hines | March 27, 2026

The new capital brings the company’s total funding to €50 million. Read More

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Uber continues robotaxi push with Verne, Pony.ai partnership

By Morgan Hines | March 26, 2026

Uber has been aggressive in its autonomous ride efforts, announcing partnership after partnership over the last several months. Read More

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Travelport shareholders inject $50M to boost AI development

By Linda Fox | March 26, 2026

Travelport laid out three strategic priorities going forward including expanding AI capabilities and improving content supply. Read More

News / Startups

Vuelo lands £56M for travel booking and payment platform

By Linda Fox | March 26, 2026

The company said it plans to use the funding to build an artificial intelligence (AI)-native travel platform. Read More

News / Startups

Lobby secures $2.2M for group booking platform

By Linda Fox | March 25, 2026

Lobby is targeting meetings and conferences as well as the experiences, cruises and airline segments for expansion. Read More

News / Online

Tripadvisor getting four new directors after agreement with activist investor

By Linda Fox | March 23, 2026

Tripadvisor's board is getting two new directors with immediate effect and a further two at its annual meeting of stockholders. Read More

News / Startups

APAC startup funding tightens as market matures

By Morgan Hines | March 19, 2026

APAC is undergoing structural shifts in travel startup funding and innovation. Read More

News / Online

MakeMyTrip ponders IPO in India

By Linda Fox | March 17, 2026

The OTA said a listing could unlock additional capital for growth and strengthen its position in the country. Read More

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MakeMyTrip to expand packages through Flamingo Transworld acquisition

By Linda Fox | March 9, 2026

The acquisition will complement MMT’s holiday packages business and help drive its growth across India. Read More

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