Travalyst accelerates Data Hub development six months after launch | News
Six months after launch, Travelist – the independent, not-for-profit coalition of leading travel and technology companies founded by Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex – has accelerated the development of its Data Hub from foundation phase to preparation for global deployment.
Launching in September 2025, the Data Hub is designed to unlock the flow of fragmented sustainability data across the travel ecosystem, with the ultimate goal of telling the sustainability story of every business and every trip.
Now Travalyst is one step closer to realizing that ambition, thanks to the strength and depth of its coalition. With the initial focus on accommodation, the development of the Data Hub’s technical infrastructure has been accelerated through collaboration with coalition partner Amadeus’ ‘Tech4Impact’ programme, which supports technology initiatives designed to drive positive industry transformation.
The collaboration has resulted in the launch of a native mobile app, a significant step forward in enabling offline, field-based sustainability data collection – especially important for the inclusion of small businesses in global sustainability reporting. The new mobile app allows accommodation providers to capture sustainability data at the source – even in low-connectivity environments – improving usability and strengthening data quality.
The development of the app is particularly valuable for smaller or third-party operators and furthers Travalyst’s ambition to unlock credible, compliant and consistent sustainability data for the sector as a whole. Practical application of the technology will soon be applied in the field by one of Travalyst’s coalition partners.
The advancement of both the Data Hub’s technical infrastructure and its upcoming practical application in pilot projects reflects the Travalyst Coalition’s commitment to building, testing and deploying pre-competitive infrastructure that benefits the entire travel ecosystem.
“Through our skills-based Tech4Impact volunteer program, we are proud to support the acceleration of the Data Hub. A shared infrastructure that improves the quality, consistency and accessibility of sustainability data is essential for the future of travel. By working together across the ecosystem, we can ensure that credible information flows efficiently to the platforms and businesses that rely on it,” said Heddy Ring, Global Head of Community Impact, Amadeus.
Additionally, the Data Hub has entered a pilot phase of ingesting and distributing certification data through its infrastructure. The recently launched second version of Travalyst’s certification initiative provides an optional mechanism for systems to self-certify their compliance with the new EU Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition Directive. By integrating certification visibility into the shared data architecture, Travalyst improves consistency in the distribution of sustainability information across platforms.
The coalition has also initiated the further development of the vertical transport sector, by introducing information on rail emissions into the Data Hub. In collaboration with climate technology platform Squake, Travalyst is reviewing the methodology for rail emissions and prototyping the technical integration within the Data Hub.
The transport expansion reflects the Data Hub’s multi-vertical architecture, which has been designed from the ground up to extend beyond aviation (via the Travel Impact Model) and accommodation, with rail rollout expected later this year.
Julie Cheetham, CEO of Travalyst, said: “The depth of strength of our coalition as we work to build a more sustainable future for the travel and tourism industry is clear to see. It is incredibly exciting to see what can be achieved in such a short time if we leverage our strengths and collaborate meaningfully. Our focus remains clear: align first, scale responsibly and ensure sustainability information flows credibly and consistently to travelers, businesses and destinations across the industry.”
The Data Hub remains open to collaboration across the travel ecosystem. Travalyst invites data contributors, distributors and strategic partners to help scale the shared sustainability infrastructure that supports compliance, transparency and informed decision-making.
