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TPConnects adds MCP layer to Iris content platform
News / Distribution
TPConnects adds MCP layer to Iris content platform
By Michael B. Baker | April 8, 2026
With its MCP layer, airline content can be turned into machine-readable protocol that is easy for... Read More
FCM's AI strategy is about guardrails, trust in corporate travel
News / Technology
FCM's AI strategy is about guardrails, trust in corporate travel
By Linda Fox | April 8, 2026
FCM's John Morhous shares how the travel management company is using AI internally as well as for its... Read More
Travel funding deal volume hits new low in Q1 2026
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... Read More
HBX Group acquires packaging tech specialist PerfectStay
News / Technology
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
CEO Spotlight: Nishank Gopalkrishnan of Dreamlines
Interview / Online
CEO Spotlight: Nishank Gopalkrishnan of Dreamlines
By Linda Fox | April 1, 2026
Nishank Gopalkrishnan stepped into the CEO role at Dreamlines in mid-2025. He has spent time getting... Read More
Airbnb adds car transfers to Services
News / Online
Airbnb adds car transfers to Services
By Linda Fox | March 31, 2026
The service is available in more than 125 cities across Asia, Europe and Latin America and enables... Read More
Uber acquires Blacklane to boost executive ride service
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
Ensuring AI benefits everyone in travel
News / Technology
Ensuring AI benefits everyone in travel
By Linda Fox | March 30, 2026
A session at ITB Berlin focused on how AI-generated direct answers and recommendations bring ethical... Read More
Travelport shareholders inject $50M to boost AI development
News / Distribution
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... Read More
Vuelo lands £56M for travel booking and payment platform
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... Read More
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Engine acquires Options Travel to build modern OBT
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Engine will be demoing the AI-native OBT at GBTA in Chicago next week.... Read More