Technology, AI and the Passenger Experience
Raising the bar for the in-flight passenger experience involves integrating cutting-edge technologies, personalized services, and innovative amenities to create a… Read More »
JetBlue Sells Ventures Arm to SKY Leasing
JetBlue Airways announced on May 5, 2025, that it has sold its startup investment division, JetBlue Ventures, to US aircraft… Read More »
Hurtigruten Launches $300 Booking Bonus & Marketing Tool
HX is thanking travel advisors with a $300 booking incentive and a co-branded marketing solution designed to simplify expedition bookings… Read More »
Lufthansa Group Harnesses AI to Slash Inflight Meal Waste
The Lufthansa Group has deployed a proprietary artificial intelligence tool called Tray Tracker to identify and reduce waste from uneaten… Read More »
Corporate Donors to Trump Inaugural Face Tariff Backlash
Major U.S. corporations that collectively contributed a record $239 million to President Trump’s inaugural committee are now confronting the fallout… Read More »
Short-Term Rentals Face Growth Challenges Amid Rising Standards
Once a pandemic-era favorite, the short-term rental (STR) sector now stands at a crossroads as its growth plateaus and consumer… Read More »
FTC Sues Uber Over Deceptive Billing, Cancellation Practices
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed a lawsuit against Uber, accusing the ride-hailing company of charging customers for… Read More »
Amadeus and Google Team Up to Improve Airline Dynamic Pricing
Amadeus and Google have partnered to help airlines improve dynamic pricing accuracy on Google Flight Search. The collaboration addresses challenges… Read More »
Weekly Travel Tech News: Expedia, FLYR, PayPal, Virgin Atlantic
Here’s a roundup of this week’s key travel technology updates across the global industry. FLYR and Ennismore:Ennismore has been using… Read More »
Bridging the Gap Between Sustainable Travel Intentions and Action
While travelers increasingly express interest in sustainable travel, their actions often fall short. A growing gap exists between intention and… Read More »
Virgin Australia Overcharged 61,000 Passengers Due to IT Error
Virgin Australia has revealed that an IT error led to 61,000 passengers being overcharged over a five-year period. The airline… Read More »
IDeaS Launches AI-Powered Marketing Tool for Hotel Campaigns
Hospitality revenue management software company IDeaS has introduced IDeaS Spotlight, a new AI-driven tool designed to help hotel marketers optimize… Read More »
Iberostar Launches BRAIAN: AI for Sustainable Hotels
Iberostar Hotels & Resorts, in collaboration with engineering and technology group Sener, has unveiled BRAIAN, a revolutionary virtual operator powered… Read More »
Airbus, Amazon Forge Satellite Connectivity Partnership
At this year’s Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg, Germany, Airbus and Amazon signed a groundbreaking Memorandum of Understanding to deliver… Read More »
AI Platform Jurny Secures Major Funding for Global Expansion
Jurny, an AI-powered property management platform, has secured a significant investment, boosting its total funding to over $16 million. While… Read More »
Juno Raises $2M to Launch Corporate Guest Travel Platform
Corporate guest travel startup Juno has raised $2 million in seed funding to launch its end-to-end booking and expense tool… Read More »
Unravel Secures $7M Series A to Boost AI Travel Video App
London-based travel tech startup Unravel has raised $7 million in a Series A funding round to expand its AI-powered video… Read More »
Travelers Cut Back in 2025 but Prioritize Experiences
As travelers head into the summer 2025 season, economic concerns are prompting fewer and more budget-conscious trips, according to a… Read More »
Fewer Than 1 in 3 Airlines Advancing Offer and Order Systems
While 67% of airlines are implementing IATA’s New Distribution Capability (NDC), only 27% have made significant progress in adopting offer… Read More »
Google’s Tours Push Raises Concerns for OTAs’ Visibility
Google is intensifying its focus on the tours and activities sector, prompting concern among online travel agencies (OTAs) as visibility… Read More »
AI Delivers Savings in Corporate Travel Amid Tech Hurdles
Artificial intelligence is proving valuable in corporate travel, delivering cost savings, improved efficiency, and better traveler experiences, according to a… Read More »
Travel Leaders Back Sustainability but Call for Greater Support
Travel industry leaders remain committed to sustainability but say they need more support to meet evolving regulations and consumer expectations,… Read More »