The latest tech news in the travel industry
Against the backdrop of Elon Musk’s ambitions to dominate the in-flight internet market, Ryanair chief executive Michael O’Leary has ruled out allowing Starlink connectivity on the low-cost carrier’s aircraft. Speaking to Reuters, O’Leary said installing Starlink would require mounting […]
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Roiback, part of HBX Group, today announces the launch of OdysseIA, its new AI‑powered marketing intelligence platform designed to help hotels regain visibility, optimise advertising investment and accelerate the growth of the direct channel. The official presentation of OdysseIA
The Lufthansa Group has announced plans to equip all 850 aircraft across its fleet with high-speed broadband internet from 2026, marking the largest rollout of next-generation in-flight connectivity by any airline group in Europe. The upgrade will cover both
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Rixos Hotels has reported a six-fold increase in reservations for its Egypt properties following a multi-channel digital advertising campaign run in partnership with Yandex Ads. The campaign targeted travellers in Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) and
As 2025 draws to a close, Airbnb is once again activating its heightened anti-party technology across a number of major markets, including the United States and Puerto Rico, Canada, the UK, France, Spain, and Australia, in an effort to
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Mauritius is preparing to overhaul its border procedures with the introduction of a new electronic travel authorization system, known as ETA. According to reporting by Nairametrics, which cites Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam, the platform is part of a broader
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United Airlines and Travelport have entered a strategic agreement that both companies describe as a new model of collaboration between an airline and a global distribution system. The partnership aims to accelerate development of New Distribution Capability (NDC) features
Samsung has announced a new partnership with Turkish Airlines to bring SmartThings Find into the airline travel experience, launching a service designed to help passengers locate lost or delayed baggage. The Smart Tagged Baggage Service allows Turkish Airlines customers
French astronaut Sophie Adenot will test a prototype European intravehicular activity (IVA) spacesuit during her 2026 mission to the International Space Station, advancing a CNES-led effort to develop homegrown capability in human-rated space systems. The assignment follows nearly two
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Emirates is preparing to introduce one of the most ambitious inflight connectivity upgrades in the industry, announcing that it will deploy complimentary Starlink Wi-Fi across its entire in-service fleet. The rollout begins with Boeing 777 aircraft in November 2025
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British Airways passengers will soon enjoy lightning-fast internet at 38,000 feet, as the airline confirms plans to roll out Starlink connectivity across its entire fleet starting in 2026. The partnership marks a major leap forward for in-flight technology. Starlink,
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As turbulence becomes a growing challenge for global aviation, Emirates is taking a proactive, technology-driven approach to make flights smoother and safer. With turbulence incidents increasing in frequency and intensity due to climate change, the airline has implemented a
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Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping the travel landscape — not just by optimizing search or recommendations, but by redefining how travelers engage, plan, and book. From GenAI chatbots to the rise of agentic AI systems, the industry is entering
KAYAK has unveiled AI Mode, a new natural-language search tool that allows travelers to plan entire trips simply by typing questions in plain language. The feature, now live on KAYAK’s US website and mobile browsers, blends KAYAK’s travel data
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Tourism has been undergoing a transformation, with travelers increasingly planning and booking online, leading agencies and tour operators to reinvent themselves to compete in a digital environment that demands agility, innovation, and tailor-made experiences. In this new scenario, the
