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Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024: BookingData
Interview / Startups
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024: BookingData
By PhocusWire | November 14, 2023
BookingData empowers third-party ancillary partners to present private, highly targeted ancillary offers directly to selected airline traveler profiles. Read More
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024: Deal Engine
Interview / Startups
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024: Deal Engine
By PhocusWire | November 14, 2023
Deal Engine uses artificial intelligence to streamline back office operations to help airlines and online and offline travel agencies run more efficiently and improve the traveler experience. Read More
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024: Eilago
Interview / Startups
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024: Eilago
By PhocusWire | November 14, 2023
Eilago wants to make travel fun and connected while helping travelers save money and experience travel responsibly. Read More
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024: Venus Aerospace
Interview / Startups
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024: Venus Aerospace
By PhocusWire | November 14, 2023
Venus Aerospace is a hypersonics company on track to fly reusable hypersonic flight platforms by 2024. Read More
How Allianz Partners and Delta collaborate to drive innovation and serve travelers
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How Allianz Partners and Delta collaborate to drive innovation and serve travelers
By Cathy Walsh | November 13, 2023
Executives from Delta Air Lines and Allianz Partners US explain how they work to ensure the aspects of awareness, education and decision-making are spread throughout the travel journey. Read More
More than one-third of leisure travelers have used GenAI tools, report says
News / Technology
More than one-third of leisure travelers have used GenAI tools, report says
By Morgan Hines | November 10, 2023
More than half of leisure travelers who have used generative artificial intelligence planning tools booked most or all of the recommendations provided by the chatbot. Read More
How influencer content is reaping rewards for travel companies
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How influencer content is reaping rewards for travel companies
By Linda Fox | November 10, 2023
A study from Jerne, a platform connecting creators with experience providers, shows the results of a hosted influencer visit in terms of post engagement from fans and followers. Read More
Try before you buy: How augmented reality can drive travel bookings
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Try before you buy: How augmented reality can drive travel bookings
By Cathy Walsh | November 9, 2023
While traditional online travel marketing such as video targets a largely passive audience, augmented reality inspires engagement via immersive content worth sharing.  Read More
Microsoft and Tripadvisor on what OpenAI’s DevDay product announcements mean for travel
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Microsoft and Tripadvisor on what OpenAI’s DevDay product announcements mean for travel
By Mitra Sorrells | November 8, 2023
In PhocusWire's fourth Let's Hear It! LinkedIn Audio event, Tripadvisor head of data Rahul Todkar and Microsoft regional vice president for advertising Pablo Laucirica unpack the meaning of OpenAI's... Read More
Where next for Etraveli with Booking.com deal off the table?
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Where next for Etraveli with Booking.com deal off the table?
By Linda Fox | November 8, 2023
Following a veto by European regulators of the Booking.com-Etraveli acquisition, Etraveli CEO Mathias Hedlund talks about what’s next for the company, growth opportunities and its focus on flights. Read More
Fairlyne announces partnership with Rail Europe
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Fairlyne announces partnership with Rail Europe
By Morgan Hines | November 8, 2023
Fairlyne’s platform - which is designed to distribute vouchers to ticket resellers - should align with Rail Europe's vision to build a convenient and sustainable rail travel ecosystem. Read More
Improve bookings with personalization: 3 strategies to try
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Improve bookings with personalization: 3 strategies to try
By Amelia Woolard - Bloomreach | November 8, 2023
Travel businesses need to leverage automation and data in order to gain a deeper understanding of their customers and their travel preferences and then can use this information to create personalized... Read More
Amadeus shares optimistic outlook, reports positive earnings
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Amadeus shares optimistic outlook, reports positive earnings
By Morgan Hines | November 7, 2023
Amadeus’ total revenue was up more than 14% in the quarter, with the biggest jump coming from its air distribution and air IT solutions segments. Read More
The role of travel insurance for customer experience and loyalty
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The role of travel insurance for customer experience and loyalty
By PhocusWire | November 6, 2023
Allianz Partners US CEO Jeff Wright discusses innovation in travel insurance and how effective solutions can serve as an extension of travel suppliers' brands and drive customer loyalty. Read More
Where are they now? Checking in with PhocusWire’s Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2023
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Where are they now? Checking in with PhocusWire’s Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2023
By Morgan Hines | November 6, 2023
Twenty of our Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2023 let us know how they’re doing nearly a year after they were named to our list. Read More
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