Policy & Innovation Showcase 2025 - Travel Tech Association

Save the Date for Travel Tech's Policy & Innovation Showcase 2025

On May 7, 2025, the Travel Technology Association (Travel Tech) hosted its second annual Policy & Innovation Showcase. The event was held in the Cannon Caucus Room and brought together Travel Tech member companies, policymakers, early-stage start-ups, and experts to highlight the industry’s ongoing work to make the travel experience more transparent, competitive, and innovative for consumers.

Mark your calendars for the third annual Travel Tech Policy & Innovation Showcase next May, 2026, where member companies will have the opportunity to interact with policymakers, their staff, and media, as well as meet with their Congressional representatives.

Interested in participating in next year’s Showcase event? Learn more about joining Travel Tech.

Here's What Attendees Experienced

Tech Demos

Attendees interacted with Travel Tech member companies including Airbnb, Amadeus, Booking Holdings, Chase Travel Group, Sabre, Travelport, and Tripadvisor, along with a selection of 15 travel tech start-ups.

Panel Discussions

The Showcase featured two panel discussions, one on the power of sports tourism ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the 2028 LA Olympics and another on how public policy can support travel tech innovation and growth

Innovation Leadership Awards

Travel Tech, joined by Chase Travel Group, presented Travel Tech’s Innovation Leadership Award to Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R-FL-12) for their leadership in championing innovation in the travel industry.

Networking

More than 150 people joined Travel Tech and its members for the second annual Policy & Innovation Showcase, including Members of Congress and their staff.