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CEO Spotlight: Alex Mans of Flyr
Interview / Technology
CEO Spotlight: Alex Mans of Flyr
By Linda Fox | May 27, 2025
Alex Mans, founder and CEO of Flyr, discusses the current state of airline retailing and what his company is developing to help modernize the industry. Read More
Amadeus acquires travel intelligence company ForwardKeys
News / Online
Amadeus acquires travel intelligence company ForwardKeys
By Morgan Hines | May 20, 2025
Amadeus will share more information regarding the acquisition “in due course,” a spokesperson said.  Read More
Real time availability, pricing in AI will change hospitality distribution: Are you ready?
Opinion / Technology
Real time availability, pricing in AI will change hospitality distribution: Are you ready?
By Pablo Delgado - Mirai | May 16, 2025
ARI, or availability, rates, inventory, could radically change the hotel booking process with real-time pricing. Read More
Why the travel industry is hooked on Google Ads (and what to do about it)
Opinion / Technology
Why the travel industry is hooked on Google Ads (and what to do about it)
By Andy Headington - Adido | May 9, 2025
Andy Headington, CEO of Adido, explores why travel companies have become so much more reliant on Google than other industries. Read More
CEO Spotlight: Johannes Reck of GetYourGuide
Interview / Online
CEO Spotlight: Johannes Reck of GetYourGuide
By Morgan Hines | May 8, 2025
Johannes Reck, CEO of GetYourGuide, has been on a decade and a half journey with the experiences-focused company that he co-founded in 2009 with three classmates.  Read More
North American airlines focused on cybersecurity, AI investments
News / Technology
North American airlines focused on cybersecurity, AI investments
By Morgan Hines | May 5, 2025
Seventy-seven percent of airlines in North America identified cybersecurity as one of their “top three IT priorities” for investment in 2025, according to a report from SITA. Read More
From dirty data to performing miracles - hotel approaches to AI
News / Technology
From dirty data to performing miracles - hotel approaches to AI
By Linda Fox | May 5, 2025
Executives from Choice Hotels, Ennismore and Revinate shared tips on how to effectively use AI—and how to avoid pitfalls—at a hospitality industry event last week. Read More
Lighthouse launches data-as-a-service platform
News / Technology
Lighthouse launches data-as-a-service platform
By Abby Crotty | April 29, 2025
The platform has four modules that provide DMOs, OTAs and hospitality tech companies with insights on pricing, occupancy and demand. Read More
Singapore Airlines partners with OpenAI
News / Technology
Singapore Airlines partners with OpenAI
By Morgan Hines | April 25, 2025
The pair are working to develop solutions to better service customers and streamline operations for airline staff. Read More
Fliggy unveils "AskMe" AI assistant
News / Online
Fliggy unveils "AskMe" AI assistant
By Linda Fox | April 17, 2025
AskMe is integrated with Alibaba's Qwen AI models, using Fliggy's pricing engine and proprietary data—including flights, hotels, attractions and curated experiences—to create personalized, bookable... Read More
The impact of AI on the operations of travel companies
News / Technology
The impact of AI on the operations of travel companies
By Phocuswright Research | April 16, 2025
The first of a Phocuswright Research series on The New Age(nts) Trend looks at how AI impacts company operations with panelists from Anna Jaffe from Mobi.ai, Bobby Healy from Mann and Meili and Tim... Read More
Lighthouse adds marketing tech with acquisition of The Hotels Network
News / Technology
Lighthouse adds marketing tech with acquisition of The Hotels Network
By Linda Fox | April 16, 2025
The Hotels Network is a cloud-based platform that helps hotels attract, engage with and convert guests using real-time user behavior, predictive algorithms and artificial intelligence agents. Read More
Cloudbeds launches lab to drive innovation
News / Technology
Cloudbeds launches lab to drive innovation
By Morgan Hines | April 15, 2025
The company’s division launches with two new solutions, Signal and Engage, built on Cloudbeds Intelligence. Read More
3 examples of how AI and data are reshaping tourism
News / Technology
3 examples of how AI and data are reshaping tourism
By Marisa Garcia | March 25, 2025
From sustainability in Jackson Hole to digital engagement in New York City and business empowerment in the Isle of Man, AI is creating new strategies and new opportunities for destinations. Read More
STARTUP STAGE: Arcube helps fliers convert loyalty points to ancillaries
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Arcube helps fliers convert loyalty points to ancillaries
By Morgan Hines | March 11, 2025
Arcube's platform also works to analyze a passenger’s travel history, market data and other factors to predict and increase the likelihood of a passenger returning to an airline. Read More
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