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Can a chatbot alone manage travel disruptions?
News / Technology
Can a chatbot alone manage travel disruptions?
By Kathryn Walson | August 3, 2022
While chatbot technology in travel has evolved, it can't replace everything a live agent can accomplish. Read More
Sabre on “long-term upward trajectory” as bookings recover
News / Distribution
Sabre on “long-term upward trajectory” as bookings recover
By Jill Menze | August 2, 2022
Sabre revenue was $658 million for the second quarter of 2022, driven in part by an increase in global air, hotel and other travel bookings. Read More
Egencia and Tripactions on business travel evolution
News / Online
Egencia and Tripactions on business travel evolution
By PhocusWire | August 2, 2022
Egencia and TripActions executives discuss improving the traveler experience and the evolving role of travel managers at Phocuswright Europe 2022. Read More
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News / Online
Google's three best practices to capture travel demand
By Mitra Sorrells | August 2, 2022
As travel-related searches increase, Google offers tips on how brands can use data to drive bookings. Read More
Thailand-based PTT Oil and Retail invests in Traveloka
News / Online
Thailand-based PTT Oil and Retail invests in Traveloka
By WiT | August 2, 2022
Both companies say the collaboration will provide growth opportunities in domestic and international markets. Read More
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Interview / Startups
Video: Trava – Launch pitch at Phocuswright Europe 2022
By PhocusWire | August 1, 2022
Trava provides an automated solution for OTAs, TMCs or any other flight seller to manage the post-booking process in global distribution systems. Read More
Amadeus reports positive quarter driven by North America recovery
News / Distribution
Amadeus reports positive quarter driven by North America recovery
By Linda Fox | July 29, 2022
The Madrid-based company saw improvement in passengers boarded and travel agency bookings. Read More
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News / Technology
Travel is back - and so are the hackers
By Robert Kusters - PerimeterX | July 29, 2022
An uptick in nefarious activity is exposing new avenues for scammers to carry out attacks - but travel and hospitality companies can be proactive. Read More
MakeMyTrip halves loss, sees revenue recovery in all segments
News / Online
MakeMyTrip halves loss, sees revenue recovery in all segments
By Linda Fox | July 27, 2022
MakeMyTrip's revenue from air ticket, hotels and bus ticket sales have all improved significantly in the quarter. Read More
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News / Online
Hopper, Trivago and Etraveli on innovating from the middle
By PhocusWire | July 27, 2022
At Phocuswright Europe, the travel intermediaries discussed innovation strategies, mergers and acquisitions and economic challenges. Read More
Consumer demand fuels $70B airport mobility opportunity
News / Distribution
Consumer demand fuels $70B airport mobility opportunity
By Jill Menze | July 26, 2022
Travelers say they are open to booking airport mobility from their flight or travel vendors, though they’re often unaware of options. Read More
Lufthansa Innovation Hub on investor appetite, startup opportunities
News / Startups
Lufthansa Innovation Hub on investor appetite, startup opportunities
By PhocusWire | July 26, 2022
Lufthansa Innovation Hub's Christine Wang talks innovation gaps and startup opportunities in the PhocusWire Studio at Phocuswright Europe 2022. Read More
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News / Technology
Alaska Airlines launches electronic bag tags to streamline check-in
By Kathryn Walson | July 25, 2022
The electronic bag tags can be activated up to 24 hours before a flight via the Alaska Airlines app. Read More
Op-ed July 22
Opinion / Online
We need a better CO2 metric - here it is
By Scott Gillespie - tClara | July 25, 2022
Achieving any significant climate goal requires aligning actions by airlines, companies and their travelers. The critical question is to which goal are we aligning? Read More
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News / Technology
Southwest connects passengers to destinations via flight tracking tech
By Linda Fox | July 21, 2022
Using AR and videos, passengers can view a virtual version of the flight deck, window and aircraft. Read More
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