Travel Technology

Carbon offsets exist within a flawed ecosystem but with the current challenges of decarbonizing the aviation industry, they should not be disregarded as an interim measure in the journey towards decarbonization. It is incumbent on the industry themselves to reform a broken system.

GrowthCurve is acquiring Duetto from Warburg Pincus affiliates and other shareholders.

Microsoft sees a future where everyone has a personal AI assistant and a digital ID, and travel companies with permission can tap into that data to create personalized experiences.

What does it take to get passengers to click that airline "book" button? Fetcherr claims its AI-infused tech is helping airlines get better at it.

There were dozens of people waiting in line to speak with Dan Blanchard after his hour-long HITEC presentation, half of which was an audience Q&A. He has learned a lot over his four years as chief tech officer for IHG, and people were clearly interested in hearing about it.

This isn't the first time Amazon has tried to bring voice-activated bookings to hotels. But in a collaboration with Viator, guests will be able to book over 300,000 travel experiences directly from their rooms.

Lighthouse, the travel startup formerly known as OTA Insight, has bought Berlin-based HQ revenue. The deal marks another step in Lighthouse's strategy of expanding through talent and technology acquisition rather than accumulating customer lists.

Venture Capital investment in travel hit a decade low of $2.9B in 2023, but early 2024 suggests a rebound, with larger deals, growing Asian and Middle Eastern investments, and a focus on tours & experiences, AI and hospitality employment.

Bookings are now open for the first publicly available international electric flights in Europe — but the trips come with a few pre-departure caveats.

Mergers and acquisitions in travel tech are heating up, and experts say it won't stop any time soon.