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Maestro’s 2026 Software & Innovation Roadmap Focuses on Intelligent Growth, Elevated Experiences
Maestro PMS, the industry’s trusted all-in-one hospitality management solution, today reveals its “2026 Software & Innovation Roadmap” that outlines a bold vision centered on intelligent automation, expanded revenue opportunities, and continued operational excellence. The tech strategy reflects Maestro’s long-standing commitment to delivering future-ready solutions shaped by real-world hotel operations and direct client feedback.
Biometric thriller in Manila: Ninoy Aquino International Airport to implement Amadeus biometric
Combining biometric identity validation, document authentication and real-time monitoring the complete solution ensures that only fully verified travellers proceed with their journey
Ireckonu expands hotel portfolio to strengthen access to higher-value customers
Ireckonu, the leading provider of middleware solutions and customer data platforms for the hospitality industry, today shared its 2025 milestones, highlighting its strengthened leadership position and significant growth within the luxury segment. After several years supporting the operations of premium hotel brands, Ireckonu has continued to expand its global portfolio over the past year, adding Aman, Dorchester Collection, and other luxury groups to its client portfolio.
Palladium Palladium Hotel Group and BookinGuru join forces to personalize guest experience
BookinGuru, the platform that connects guests with curated local experiences and car/VTC rental services within a single branded ecosystem, and Palladium Hotel Group have launched a pilot program at the hotel group’s Ibiza properties with the aim of elevating the level of stay personalization.
Pop Culture Trips, Increased AI Use and the Social Media Influence – HBX's 2026 Travel Trends Report
HBX Group (HBX.SM), the leading B2B travel technology marketplace, has released its Travel Trends Report for 2026. While in 2025 travellers prioritised wellness breaks and digital detoxes, 'maximalisation', involving luxury stays, modular itineraries, and creative escapes, will take centre stage in 2026.
AI-Powered visibility and full-funnel integration emerge as key drivers of travel brand success
Propellic, the travel-focused performance marketing agency managing global digital initiatives for leading brands, unveils the AI Travel Megatrends 2025 and 2026 playbook, a comprehensive look at how AI is transforming travel businesses across the entire funnel, from search to paid media. The analysis highlights five major trends shaping travel marketing strategies in 2025, along with an outlook on what to expect in 2026.
Travel in Motion: Why Tourism Is Central to a Net-Positive World
As Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2026 convenes global leaders under the theme The Nexus of Next: All Systems Go, one reality is becoming unavoidable. Travel and tourism is no longer a peripheral sustainability challenge. It is one of the most powerful system integrators we have.
Qatar Airways Launches World’s First Starlink-Equipped Boeing 787 and Airbus A350 Starlink Rollout
Qatar Airways, the operator of the world’s first and largest Starlink-equipped widebody fleet, has become the first carrier globally to enable Boeing 787-8 with Starlink. The airline has also equipped its entire Airbus A350 fleet within record-breaking eight months in December 2025. To date, Qatar Airways is operating three Dreamliners with the fastest Wi-Fi in the sky, bringing the total of its Starlink-connected widebody aircraft to nearly 120.
RateGain Announces Exclusive Partnership with Aztech Digital to Accelerate UNO VIVA’s Expansion Acro
RateGain Travel Technologies Limited (NSE: RATEGAIN), a global leader of AI-powered SaaS solutions for the travel and hospitality industry, today announced an exclusive reseller partnership with Aztech Digital, an adtech solution provider and trusted advisor to hotels across Greece and Cyprus. This partnership will expand the reach of UNO VIVA, the first CRS-integrated AI voice agent built for hotels.
Travelsoft announces the acquisition of .BOSYS Software GmbH
Travelsoft, leading global technology provider for the travel industry, announces the acquisition of .BOSYS Software GmbH, a German travel technology software editor specializing in CRM, mid-office and back-office solutions for travel distribution organizations and touristic call-centers.
Maya registers a record x5 revenue growth and prepares to scale its agentic AI solution globally
Maya, a technology platform specializing in agentic AI solutions for the travel industry, today reported a record year, achieving x5 year-over-year revenue growth and x3 its client base. This performance reinforces the company’s momentum, driven by a technology designed to turn every traveler interaction into a tangible business opportunity.
Amadeus joins ICAO No Country Left Behind initiative
The partnership seeks to enhance the capacity of States to adopt advanced digital technologies that improve the efficiency, safety and sustainability of international air transport systems