Weekly Travel Tech News: AirAsia, Spotnana, Priceline & More

Here’s a roundup of key developments in the global travel tech industry this week.

Priceline Appoints New CTO

Priceline has hired Sejal Amin as Chief Technology Officer. Previously CTO at Shutterstock, Amin will lead Priceline’s AI integration, product engineering, and technology operations. CEO Brett Keller highlighted her role in advancing the company’s innovation strategy.

Amadeus and Microsoft Strengthen AI Partnership

Amadeus has renewed its partnership with Microsoft to enhance AI-powered tools for corporate travel, airports, and hotels. The collaboration includes expanded use of Microsoft 365 Copilot, boosting efficiency across Amadeus’ workforce.

Serko Appoints Head of Marketing

Serko has named Katharine Farrell as Head of Marketing for Managed Travel. Previously with Delta Air Lines, Farrell will drive global marketing for Serko’s booking platforms, including Zeno and GetThere.

Mindtrip Partners with Discover Puerto Rico

AI-powered travel planner Mindtrip has integrated with Discover Puerto Rico’s website, providing personalized itineraries and real-time recommendations for travelers.

Safara Acquires Skipper to Boost Direct Hotel Bookings

Hotel booking platform Safara has acquired software company Skipper to enhance direct booking capabilities for independent hotels.

AirAsia Partners with Plan3 for Disruption Management

AirAsia has teamed up with Plan3 to automate passenger recovery during flight disruptions, offering real-time, personalized rebooking options.

Spotnana Expands in India with Cleartrip Partnership

Spotnana is integrating Cleartrip’s airline content, including carriers like IndiGo and SpiceJet, to offer more domestic travel options in India.

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