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In addition to the latest about Travel Tech and its advocacy efforts, Passport includes a curated news digest of the top stories at the intersection of travel, technology, and public policy.
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May 20, 2026
Association Updates
Travel Tech Association to Honor Rep. Young Kim and Rep. Rick Larsen for Championing Innovation in the Travel Industry
Travel Tech will honor Rep. Rick Larsen (D-WA), Ranking Member of the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee, and Rep. Young Kim (R-CA) with Travel Tech’s Innovation Leadership Award at its third annual Policy & Innovation Showcase on Capitol Hill on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. in HVC-200.
Congressman Rick Larsen has been a longstanding leader on transportation policy and a strong supporter of measures that recognize the important role airline ticket agents play in supporting both consumers and the airline industry. Congresswoman Young Kim has been a leading advocate for consumer transparency and policies that support innovation within the travel industry.RSVP TODAY.
Travel Tech to Spotlight Emerging Travel Innovators at Next Start-Up & Investor Connect Webinar
Travel Tech will host its fourth Start-Up & Investor Connect Webinar on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, from 11:00 AM–12:00 PM ET.
This virtual event will bring together early-stage travel technology founders and angel investors to spotlight innovation and spark meaningful connections. During the program, founders will pitch their companies directly to investors and participate in a live Q&A and feedback session designed to help them build relationships, refine their strategy and strengthen their business growth plans. The event is open to all interested industry stakeholders. RSVP TODAY.
Travel Tech Debuts New Investor Brief Connecting Founders and Investors
The Travel Tech Association is launching the Travel Tech Angel Investor Network Brief — a monthly publication connecting investors with the founders behind Travel Tech’s Start-Up Member companies and the innovations they are bringing to the future of travel.
Each edition will spotlight the people behind Travel Tech’s Start-Up Members — what they’re building, the problems they’re solving, and why they believe the travel industry is ready for change. SIGN UP.
Top Stories at the Intersection of Travel, Tech, and Public Policy
Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming cybersecurity by automating vulnerability discovery, exploit development, and cyber operations at a scale and speed that legacy digital infrastructure was never designed to withstand. At the same time, policy debates once treated separately — including cybersecurity, privacy, platform regulation, and cross-border data flows — are increasingly converging into a broader struggle over control, resilience, and security in the AI era.
Anthropic’s new AI model has taught itself to hack into software infrastructure systems believed to be among the most secure in history. While there is no question the technology is profoundly dangerous, it is unclear if defenders will win a race against time to protect a sea of vulnerable targets.
Those without access to Anthropic’s artificial intelligence model worry they’re more vulnerable to cyber attacks, a concern the company is seeking to address.
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