Washington,DC. April 16, 2025 — Today, the Travel Technology Association (Travel Tech), a non-profit dedicated to promoting and protecting the travel technology industry, announced the panel discussions they will hold at their second annual Policy and Innovation Showcase on Wednesday, May 7th from 5:00 to 7:00 pm in the Cannon Caucus Room.  

“Navigating the Unique Needs of Travel Tech Startups,” will focus on unique needs and challenges facing travel tech startups—from accessing capital to navigating the complex tax and regulatory landscapes. Panelists include:  

• Tomasz Pawliszyn, CEO of AirHelp; 

• Branda Fan, Founder and CEO of Nowy, and 

• Cara Whitehill, Vice President at Thayer Investment Partners, with 

• Brandon Palumbo, Director of Policy and Government Relations of Travel Tech as moderator. 

Learn more about Travel Tech’s Policy & Innovation Showcase at https://traveltech.org/policy-innovation-showcase/