AMSTERDAM, May 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Trip.com Group opened its flagship Trip.com Airline Global Conference (AGC) 2026 in Amsterdam, convening global leaders from across the aviation and travel ecosystem to explore how technology, trust, and collaboration are redefining the future of travel.
Held at the Passenger Terminal Amsterdam, the conference brought together airline partners, airports, global distribution systems (GDS), technology companies, corporate travel leaders, and industry organisations, including International Air Transport Association (IATA), to exchange insights and co-create solutions for the next phase of industry growth.
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