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• Amadeus Explores Next-Generation Flight Search with NVIDIA

  23-10-2026 12:25 via Breaking Travel News | News: technology
  Amadeus and NVIDIA have been collaborating to explore how accelerated computing and travel-specific AI could support faster, more scalable and more efficient flight search. Building on this work, the companies have now signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen their collaboration and accelerate further exploration.
  As AI assistants increasingly search on behalf of travelers, they are changing both the volume and complexity of demand placed on travel technology.
  
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• How Travelers Use Convertio to Handle Documents, Photos and Videos on the Move

  28-10-2026 11:12 via Breaking Travel News | News: technology
  Learn how Convertio helps travelers fix file format issues with visa photos, travel documents and videos. Get practical tips before your next trip.
  
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• IATA Highlights Priorities to Create Value from Digitalization

  28-10-2026 10:40 via Breaking Travel News | News: technology
  The International Air Transport Association (IATA) highlighted the challenge to turn advances in digitalization across airline retailing, payments, and digital identity into even better passenger journeys and a more efficient, financially resilient industry.“Today, a traveler can use AI to plan a trip. They can pay with a digital wallet and use biometrics for a more seamless journey at the airport. The challenge now is realizing the value that these innovations can create to make travel more e
  
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• Four digital hosts welcome IMEX visitors in 26 languages

  28-10-2026 10:36 via Breaking Travel News | News: technology
  Visitors to the NewMedia Creative Technology Studiostand at IMEX America 2026 could choose a quiz topic, ask about the company, receive a compliment or invite a prediction about their future. Each choice opened a conversation with one of four animated digital characters in AI HOST, a format the studio develops for events and brand activations.A 12 ft high LED wall gave the chosen character a visible presence on the show floor. A touchscreen console and microphone provided the point of interactio
  
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• AE Expeditions’ Antarctic trial reveals promising fuel savings using AI-powered ocean technology

  28-10-2026 09:00 via Breaking Travel News | News: technology
  Australian-owned expedition operator AE Expeditions has announced the expansion of its partnership with ocean technology company CounterCurrent, following an Antarctic trial of AI-powered ocean forecasting technology aboard its newest purpose-built expedition ship, Douglas Mawson.
  The collaboration is exploring how artificial intelligence and real-time ocean data can help vessels navigate more efficiently, optimise fuel consumption and reduce emissions, supporting AE Expeditions’ commitment to
  
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• Oversee Targets Leisure Travel Market with AI Technology

  28-10-2026 08:53 via Breaking Travel News | News: technology
  Oversee, a leading travel technology company specialising in AI solutions for travel agencies, today announces the expansion of its full technology suite into the leisure travel market, enabling travel agencies and online travel agencies (OTAs) to automate complex servicing tasks, reduce operational costs and generate additional revenue opportunities from existing bookings.The strategic expansion follows growing demand from leisure travel providers for AI-powered solutions capable of tackling ri
  
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• Hotels are putting AI agents to work in live operations

  28-10-2026 08:45 via Breaking Travel News | News: technology
  Apaleo, the API-first property management platform for hospitality businesses, today reported a 70% increase in use of its Model Context Protocol (MCP) server between July and September 2026, as hotels move AI agents out of testing and into live operations.Growth accelerated through the quarter, rising 23% from July to August and 38% from August to September.
  
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• Luisa Camara leads Travelgate into its next chapter

  28-10-2026 08:17 via Breaking Travel News | News: technology
  Travelsoft announces a new stage for two of its companies, Travelgate and Travelsoft Services. Luisa Camara has led Travelgate since June 2026, when she succeeded founder Pedro Camara as Chief Executive Officer. Responsible for the company’s strategy and management, she is leading its next phase with a focus on helping customers distribute and sell accommodation.“We want the businesses that work with Travelgate to sell accommodation with more complete information that is easier to use. Our n
  
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• Leading figures from Expedia, Skyscanner and Booking.com among speakers announced for WTM

  27-10-2026 15:43 via Breaking Travel News | News: technology
  Senior figures from Expedia, Skyscanner and Booking.com are among those who will share their expertise on the Future Stage, Trends Stage and Experience Hub at WTM London, part of the RX Global portfolio.“This year’s programme reflects where the industry is heading, with data-led insight on the Trends Stage, practical thinking on the Future Stage, and creative problem-solving in the Experience Hub,” said Chris Carter-Chapman, Event Director at WTM London. “Whatever their role, attendees w
  
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• Dubai Sets Ambitious Target of 1,000 AI Companies and 5,000 Jobs by 2030

  26-10-2026 18:48 via Breaking Travel News | News: technology
  Dubai is accelerating its ambitions to become one of the world’s leading artificial intelligence hubs, with plans to attract more than 1,000 AI companies and create over 5,000 specialised technology jobs by 2030.
  
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• When is premium economy worth the extra cost?

  26-10-2026 13:12 via BBC Travel
  
  We compare five of the world's best-rated airline cabins
  
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• The haunting landscapes of England's witch country

  25-10-2026 14:08 via BBC Travel
  
  In Lancashire, visitors can walk in the footsteps of 17th-Century witch trials
  
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• USAirtours launches new online booking platform for travel agents

  24-10-2026 13:02 via Breaking Travel News | News: technology
  Trade-only tour operator USAirtours has launched a new online platform, enabling travel agents to search, quote and book holidays.The platform, USAirtours Online Look & Book, is designed to make the booking process ‘faster and more flexible’, with features including price drop notifications, adjustable commission, interactive hotel maps and instant access to booking documents. Agents can access the platform via desktop, mobile or tablet.
  
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• Tickitto collaborates with Google on Live-Event Discovery

  24-10-2026 09:04 via Breaking Travel News | News: technology
  Tickitto, the API platform that powers live-event sales for travel and technology companies, today announced they have teamed up with Google to place Tickitto’s live-event inventory in the Events section of relevant Google listings, putting concerts, sports, theatre and local experiences in front of people the moment they search.
  
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• Dailypoint launches free and anonymous AI Readiness Check for hotels

  24-10-2026 09:02 via Breaking Travel News | News: technology
  Hotel technology provider dailypoint has launched a free and anonymous AI Readiness Check for hotels. The initiative comes as an analysis of the h2c Global Study 2026 by dailypoint reveals a significant gap between AI adoption in hospitality and the industry’s ability to generate measurable business value from this technology.
  
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• Wizz Air content to become available on the Amadeus Travel Platform for the first time

  24-10-2026 08:59 via Breaking Travel News | News: technology
  Wizz Air, one of Europe’s largest low-cost airlines, and travel technology leader Amadeus today announce a landmark agreement that will make Wizz Air content available through the Amadeus Travel Platform for the first time.Through the agreement, Wizz Air content will become accessible to Amadeus’ extensive network of travel sellers in selected markets via the Amadeus Ticketless Access (ATLA) solution.
  
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• The Norwegian island that wanted to abolish time

  23-10-2026 20:46 via BBC Travel
  
  For 69 days each summer, the Sun never sets on this remote Arctic island
  
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• The unspoken rules of Japanese body language

  23-10-2026 14:13 via BBC Travel
  
  How you can communicate in Japan without saying a word
  
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• Air Canada App Named Best Airline App at 2026 World Aviation Festival

  23-10-2026 11:08 via Breaking Travel News | News: technology
  Air Canada’s mobile app has been named Best Airline App at the 2026 World Aviation Festival in Lisbon, winning the Battle of the Airline Apps. A panel of industry judges compared three airline finalists and rated Air Canada’s app the best. The judges highlighted the app’s ability to bring together the full travel journey in a single experience, helping customers move seamlessly from booking to arrival with personalised, contextual information throughout their trip.
  
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• SINGAPORE AIRLINES ENHANCES IN-FLIGHT ENTERTAINMENT WITH NEXT-GENERATION KRISWORLD

  23-10-2026 08:26 via Breaking Travel News | News: technology
  Singapore Airlines (SIA) is enhancing its in-flight entertainment experience with next-generation KrisWorld and high-speed connectivity, giving customers more choice, control, and flexibility throughout their journeys.
  The new KrisWorld brings together 4K high-resolution touchscreen displays, including OLED screens on selected aircraft and cabin classes, with spatial audio, Bluetooth headphone pairing, a redesigned user interface, a new wellness planner, personalisationfeatures, and more than 2,
  
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• How Does Social Media Influence Travel? Opodo’s New Data Reveals Our Holiday Posting Habits

  23-10-2026 08:23 via Breaking Travel News | News: technology
  Leading online travel agent, Opodo - part of eDreams ODIGEO - investigates how social media shapes the way we travel, sharing insights from its latest global poll of 9,000 respondents, including 2,000 from the UK. The data includes what influences us, what we post, how often we use social media while on holiday, and more. 
  Opodo also compares its findings to a similar global poll it conducted in 2024 (poll of 9,000 people, including 2,000 from the UK) to explore how attitudes have evolved.
  
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• Cloudbeds brings hotel outlets onto its unified platform with new POS

  23-10-2026 08:05 via Breaking Travel News | News: technology
  Cloudbeds, the hospitality management system built for ambitious hoteliers who demand more, today announced Cloudbeds POS, a native mobile point-of-sale solution for hotel restaurants, bars, spas and shops. The launch brings food and beverage and on-property retail sales into the same unified platform hoteliers use to attract guests, grow revenue, streamline operational work, deliver better guest experiences and collect payments.
  
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• DerbySoft Advances AI-Driven Hotel Discovery with a Global Hotel Chain and Gemini

  23-10-2026 08:03 via Breaking Travel News | News: technology
  DerbySoft, a global travel technology leader specializing in connectivity, distribution, content, and digital marketing solutions, has completed a project supporting a leading global hotel chain’s presence within Google’s AI-powered Search experience.Led by DerbySoft’s Digital Marketing Solutions team, the project brought together the company’s expertise in digital marketing, hospitality data, enterprise connectivity, scalable technology platforms, and system integration to support the h
  
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• ITB Asia 2026 Opens with New Experience Zones, Guided Tours, and 184% Growth in MICE Show Asia

  22-10-2026 09:48 via Breaking Travel News | News: technology
  Under the theme “Experiences in Motion: Human-Centred Design in Travel & Tourism”, Asia-Pacific’s largest 3-in-1 travel trade show runs in Singapore from 21–23 October, bringing together more than 1,000 exhibiting brands and 1,500 qualified buyers. New for 2026 is the Experience Zone, bringing together companies offering travel experiences, activities and attractions, with the Experience Pavilion by Tripadvisor housed within it. Complimentary curated Guided Tours and an invitation-on
  
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• airBaltic Starts Rolling Out In-Seat Ordering for Onboard Purchases

  22-10-2026 09:29 via Breaking Travel News | News: technology
  Latvian airline airBaltic has started rolling out an in-seat ordering feature through its Skynet onboard portal, enabling passengers to order food and beverages directly from the onboard airCafe menu using their personal mobile devices. Skynet airCafe offers an extensive onboard menu with a wide range of food and drink options across the entire airBaltic network. Passengers can pay digitally using a variety of payment methods, with cabin crew bringing their orders directly to their seats.
  
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• Travel Tech Capital Summit to bring investors and senior travel executives together in London

  22-10-2026 09:17 via Breaking Travel News | News: technology
  Cambon Partners, an independent M&A boutique specialising in growth companies, together with Ennea Partners, Oppenheimer and Videc, will host the inaugural Travel Tech Capital Summit: Where Travel Tech Meets Finance on 2 November 2026, ahead of WTM London, exploring where capital is flowing across travel and how technology is reshaping the sector’s investment opportunities.Taking place at Six Park Place, St James’s, London, home of the Royal Over-Seas League, the invitation-only event wi
  
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• Just You hails success of new online community platform

  22-10-2026 08:44 via Breaking Travel News | News: technology
  Specialist solo escorted tour operator Just You has revealed that its online travel community platform, Kindred, has attracted almost 7,000 members since launching earlier this year.The platform, which connects solo travellers before, during and after their holidays, sees an average of 500 posts every week, with 800 members accessing it weekly.
  
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• Canada's ghost island where guests still check in

  21-10-2026 14:16 via BBC Travel
  
  Frozen-in-time Battle Harbour offers a rare escape from modern life
  
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• Marriott and Springpod open doors to hospitality careers for more than 10,500 young people

  21-10-2026 13:41 via Breaking Travel News | News: technology
  Free virtual work experience is connecting young people with hotel placements and jobs, as the partnership earns a nomination at the World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards.
  
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• Human experience beats AI for travel recommendations, new Explore Worldwide research reveals

  21-10-2026 12:18 via Breaking Travel News | News: technology
  As conversations around generative AI continue to dominate headlines, new research from small group travel operator Explore Worldwide reveals that people are more than twice as likely to trust someone with first-hand experience when looking for recommendations in an unfamiliar destination than an AI tool.In a survey of 2,000 working adults in the UK, conducted by Opinion Matters on behalf of Explore Worldwide, recommendations from friends or family who had visited the destination were trusted by
  
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