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All indications are that 2026 will be the year of agentic AI, succinctly defined as gen AI that can accomplish real-world tasks rather than simply outputting content. Agentic AI is already playing a key role in next-generation automation within companies, increasing productivity and reducing costs. According to Phocuswright’s latest research report Budgets, Barriers and the Race to Agentic AI, more than 60% of travel businesses surveyed are experimenting with or scaling agentic AI, with 6% already actively scaling and 22% beginning to scale.
Published: Mon, 20 Apr 2026 07:00:02 +0000
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dnata Catering & Retail exhibits a live microfarm installation at the World Travel Catering & Onboard Services Expo (WTCE), offering visitors a tangible demonstration of how freshness, sustainability and culinary creativity are shaping the next phase of onboard dining.
Inspired by dnata’s catering facility in Melbourne, the microfarm enables culinary teams to cultivate selected herbs onsite for use in menu development. Since its introduction in 2025, the initiative has supported more than a dozen menu presentations and contributed to improved freshness, reduced waste, sustainability and enhanced menu creativity.
Published: Sun, 19 Apr 2026 14:59:35 +0000
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Sequoia’s $7 billion fund highlights strong confidence in the future of AI. The fund aims to increase capital in AI, influencing startups and established enterprises using innovative technologies. Leadership changes at Sequoia allow younger partners to drive investments in AI startups. Sequoia plans to invest the entire fund across various stages of the business life cycle without segmentation. This fund signals that investors are betting heavily on AI’s impact on the economic landscape ahead.
Published: Sat, 18 Apr 2026 22:05:49 +0000
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DerbySoft, an innovative global technology company dedicated to accelerating travel commerce, today announced that Spring Airlines, China’s largest and best performing low-cost carriers (LCC) in China, has joined DerbySoft’s Global Data Network (GDN) for Flights—a next-generation flight distribution model that transforms the traditional hub-and-spoke model into a true network of direct connections among all participants.
Published: Sat, 18 Apr 2026 04:22:36 +0000
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SITA’s 2025 Air Transport IT Insights report finds that, while the air transport industry invested a record $50.8 billion in technology in 2025, a common obstacle keeps emerging: where data does not flow freely between systems and partners, that investment cannot fully deliver what it was designed to unlock. The cost of this data coordination gap is higher than ever now that the conflict in the Middle East continues to disrupt the industry at a global scale. Operators investing in closing that gap are building foundations that will outlast the current disruption.
Published: Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:58:42 +0000
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Stellantis boosts investment in AI, partnering with Microsoft to enhance mobility and streamline operations. The partnership aims to integrate advanced AI technologies to create smarter, more connected vehicles. AI will personalize in-car experiences, improve navigation, and assist drivers in real-time. Inside the company, AI will automate tasks and enhance decision-making across various departments. This collaboration reflects a broader automotive trend toward software-driven cars and highlights AI’s essential role in future mobility.
Published: Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:53:23 +0000
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The West Palm Beach Downtown Development Authority (WPB DDA) has partnered with app developers Hoverlay to launch an ambitious experience that brings Downtown West Palm Beach to life in a wholly new and digital way. DowntownWPB Unlocked is an interactive augmented reality (AR) walking tour that transforms everyday streets, establishments, landmarks, and public spaces into immersive encounters for visitors to uncover the secrets and surprises of downtown, all in the palm of their hand.
Published: Thu, 16 Apr 2026 06:08:42 +0000
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Dubai launches a new program to help government employees use AI in daily tasks, focusing on practical skills rather than theory. Participants will gain hands-on experience with the latest AI technologies, including large language models, applicable across various industries. The initiative fits into Dubai’s broader vision of integrating AI into government services and operations, enhancing efficiency and user experience. The program aims to build employee confidence in using AI through structured training and real-world applications. This effort supports the UAE’s ambition to be a global AI hub by fostering growth in both public and private sectors.
Published: Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:07:36 +0000
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Some 74 per cent of travellers say they want their trips to be personalised, and the results suggest that if modern retailing opportunities like room attributes are pitched strategically, they can deliver significant returns
Published: Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:49:51 +0000
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Lighthouse, the AI commercial operating system for the travel and hospitality industry, today announced the launch of The Hotels Network app, the first direct booking app for hotels available inside ChatGPT. Powered by Lighthouseʼs Connect AI engine, the app gives hotels a direct presence in AI conversations for the first time.
The app is available to hotels of every size worldwide on a flat fee subscription with zero booking commissions.
Published: Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:49:19 +0000