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Amadeus to acquire biometrics tech specialist Idemia for €1.2B
News / Technology
Amadeus to acquire biometrics tech specialist Idemia for €1.2B
By Linda Fox | April 29, 2026
The deal strengthens Amadeus' existing biometric and identity capabilities and follows its acquisition... Read More
Clarasight lands $11.5M for corporate travel data play
News / Technology
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... Read More
Lyft adds Gett's UK business to portfolio
News / Online
Lyft adds Gett's UK business to portfolio
By Linda Fox | April 24, 2026
The acquisition enables Lyft to offer a range of ground transport options from black cabs to bikes and... Read More
AI in short-term rentals: Costs, flops and hits
News / Technology
AI in short-term rentals: Costs, flops and hits
By Linda Fox | April 24, 2026
The bosses of Casago and Forge Holiday Group discuss hits and misses with AI in vacation rentals.... Read More
Veeve boosts rental portfolio with 200 Onefinestay homes
News / Online
Veeve boosts rental portfolio with 200 Onefinestay homes
By Linda Fox | April 22, 2026
Veeve, which is part of UnderTheDoormat Group, is expecting additional revenues of approximately £2.3... 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... Read More
Hyatt opens up ChatGPT to employees
News / Technology
Hyatt opens up ChatGPT to employees
By Linda Fox | April 20, 2026
Employees across finance, marketing and operations can access the artificial intelligence (AI)... Read More
Airlines prioritizing investment in AI and biometric ID in coming year
News / Technology
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... Read More
Travelgate boosts offering with acquisition of AO UK
News / Technology
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... Read More
Losing control, data privacy top concerns around AI travel booking
News / Online
Losing control, data privacy top concerns around AI travel booking
By Linda Fox | April 14, 2026
Consumers are not yet comfortable with letting AI take over when it comes to booking travel, according... Read More
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