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Travel industry reacts to Google antitrust, monopoly ruling
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Travel industry reacts to Google antitrust, monopoly ruling
By Morgan Hines | August 6, 2024
What kind of impact does the industry expect to see as a result of the Google antitrust ruling? Do travel leaders expect to see big changes?  Read More
Delta apologizes, DOT opens investigation into flight disruptions
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Delta apologizes, DOT opens investigation into flight disruptions
By Morgan Hines | July 23, 2024
The airline is “painfully aware” of its slow comeback after Friday’s global IT outage, Delta president Glen Hauenstein said at GBTA, noting that the airline anticipates to be fully recovered toward the... Read More
Travelport launches new AI-powered search feature
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Travelport launches new AI-powered search feature
By Morgan Hines | July 10, 2024
The Content Curation Layer is set to go live on the Travelport Plus platform using both AI and machine learning to provide a range of retail ready results to match travelers’ desires. Read More
How airlines are evolving their operations with generative AI
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How airlines are evolving their operations with generative AI
By Morgan Hines | July 9, 2024
Generative artificial intelligence could be a game-changing technology when it comes to simplifying the complicated operations of running an airline. Read More
STR industry is evolving but remains ripe for opportunity
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STR industry is evolving but remains ripe for opportunity
By Morgan Hines | July 1, 2024
Despite constraints, STR industry heads believe there are plenty of opportunities including professionalization, consulting and more in the rapidly evolving space. Read More
Shiji, Amadeus, Otelier and more hospitality tech news from HITEC 2024
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Shiji, Amadeus, Otelier and more hospitality tech news from HITEC 2024
By PhocusWire | June 27, 2024
Dozens of hospitality technology vendors released new and updated products this week during HITEC, the Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference, which wraps up today in Charlotte.... Read More
How sustainable travel companies are helping consumers, brands understand certification
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How sustainable travel companies are helping consumers, brands understand certification
By Morgan Hines | June 14, 2024
James Lever of Weeva and Sally Davey of Travalyst talk about sustainability sensibilities in the PhocusWire studio at Phocuswright Europe. Read More
How travel brands are prioritizing group travel planning
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How travel brands are prioritizing group travel planning
By Morgan Hines | June 6, 2024
Expedia Group, Airbnb, Mindtrip and many other companies are looking to simplify group travel planning. Read More
Travel paytech company Swiipr raises £6 million
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Travel paytech company Swiipr raises £6 million
By Morgan Hines | May 29, 2024
The new funding is meant to help the company as it seeks to drive growth, particularly in the areas of research and development, artificial intelligence, data analytics and strategy, among others. Read More
Travel Tech hosts D.C. showcase, maintains ancillary fee ruling criticism
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Travel Tech hosts D.C. showcase, maintains ancillary fee ruling criticism
By Morgan Hines | May 23, 2024
Overlooking the U.S. Capitol, the Travel Technology Association held its first Policy & Innovation Showcase with Airbnb, Sabre, Booking Holdings and more. Read More
Travelsoft continues travel tech roll-up with three further acquisitions
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Travelsoft continues travel tech roll-up with three further acquisitions
By Linda Fox | May 23, 2024
B2B accommodation connectivity provider TravelgateX joins Travelsoft alongside reservation technology specialist Atcore Technology and Travel Connection Technology.    Read More
Pushing to make early check-ins more than just a free perk
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Pushing to make early check-ins more than just a free perk
By D.J. Catron | May 22, 2024
As personalized travel becomes a priority, more hotel operators and system developers believe a growing number of guests will demand early check-ins — even if they have to pay for it.  Read More
SITA acquires Materna IPS
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SITA acquires Materna IPS
By Morgan Hines | May 21, 2024
 David Lavorel, CEO of SITA, said the acquisition marks “an exciting new era of travel.” Read More
Barry Diller on AI, the future of Expedia Group and the transformative power of travel
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Barry Diller on AI, the future of Expedia Group and the transformative power of travel
By Morgan Hines | May 16, 2024
Expedia Group chairman and senior executive Barry Diller said he believes the world is seeing the beginning of the company's "next evolution" with Ariane Gorin as CEO. Read More
Australian-based Hometime raises $6.6M to bolster STR growth
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Australian-based Hometime raises $6.6M to bolster STR growth
By Morgan Hines | May 8, 2024
The new funding is meant to bolster Hometime’s goal to professionalize the STR industry, to grow its brand and to enter new markets. Read More