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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 27, 2026
Association Updates
Drifter AI, FleetFare, Nappr, Pintours, and Solutionz to Present at Travel Tech’s June 3 Start-Up & Investor Connect
Travel Tech will host its fourth Start-Up & Investor Connect Webinar next Wednesday, June 3, 2026, from 11:00 AM–12:00 PM ET. This virtual event will feature presentations from Travel Tech Start-Up Members Drifter AI, FleetFare, Nappr, Pintours, and Solutionz. The event is open to all interested industry stakeholders. RSVP TODAY.
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 Testifies on Pennsylvania Short-Term Rental Legislation
Travel Tech President and CEO Laura Chadwick testified before the Pennsylvania House Committee on Tourism, Recreation and Economic Development on House Bill 2303, legislation addressing compliance requirements for short-term rentals.
In her testimony, Chadwick highlighted the importance of maintaining consumer choice in lodging and preserving the economic benefits that short-term rental platforms provide to Pennsylvania communities.LEARN MORE.
Top Stories at the Intersection of Travel, Tech, and Public Policy
The U.S. Travel Association said it confirmed with Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin that he is considering pulling out U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers as a punitive measure to “sanctuary cities.”
The lawsuit against JetBlue is especially intriguing because of what it isn’t contesting. The complaint freely acknowledges that surveillance pricing is not unlawful in the US. According to the legal theory, JetBlue’s privacy policy never revealed that tracking data was being used to affect prices displayed to specific customers.
New York and New Jersey announced Wednesday they have subpoenaed FIFA as part of an investigation into its ticketing practices for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, citing soaring prices and reports that fans were misled about seat locations.
Nick Adams, President Trump's newly appointed special envoy for tourism, set a bold target for international travelers, saying his goal is 100 million visitors by 2030. He said the Trump administration was aware of last year's tourism decline and that "we are going to turn it around."
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