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Riskline, Travlr ID link to bolster travel safety

By Morgan Hines | April 18, 2024

Riskline and Travlr ID are partnering to offer real-time risk intelligence for travelers. Read More

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Travel companies navigate changes to Google’s search function

By Morgan Hines | April 18, 2024

Some travel companies have seen changes in search results following Google’s latest update, which addresses in part “low quality AI-generated content that’s designed to attract clicks.” Read More

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Trip.com Group’s Trip.Biz launches business travel booking app

By Morgan Hines | April 15, 2024

Trip.Biz, a digital travel management company, aims to revolutionize the organization of business travel. Read More

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Southwest Airlines' CIO on plans for its $1.7B technology investment

By Linda Fox | April 8, 2024

Southwest Airlines SVP of technology and chief information officer Lauren Woods discusses the carrier's approach to its tech investments, disruption and modernization through cloud and AI. Read More

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How generative AI is impacting revenue management for hotels

By Morgan Hines | April 4, 2024

Predictions vary, but generally experts agree generative artificial intelligence - and AI more broadly - will greatly improve the ability of hotels to drive revenue. Read More

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The rise of AI: Redefining property management systems for a digital age

By Morgan Hines | March 21, 2024

Some experts see generative AI leading to big changes in property management systems. Will this technology limit the human touch in hospitality? Or create more time for guest services? Read More

News / Online

Accor’s Maud Bailly on how AI can enhance the luxury hotel experience

By Mitra Sorrells | March 8, 2024

Especially in the luxury sector, Accor's Maud Bailly said, “digital is an enabler” for hotel staff to create an enhanced, more emotional connection with guests. Read More

Interview / Technology

CEO Spotlight: Jacob Messina of Stayntouch

By Mitra Sorrells | March 4, 2024

Prior to becoming CEO in April 2023, Messina had been SVP of technology and innovation at MCR Hotels, the third-largest hotel operator in the United States and the parent company of Stayntouch. Read More

Opinion / Online

Next-gen customer service for hospitality: Balance high-touch, high-tech

By Dr. Ori Faran - Callvu | February 16, 2024

Great personal service still matters in hospitality, but as consumers – especially younger ones – demand more self-service options, hotels also need outstanding digital options. Read More

News / Online

Project 3 Mobility raises €100M

By Morgan Hines | February 8, 2024

Autonomous mobility as a service platform Project 3 Mobility closes its Series A round as it works on urban mobility systems. Read More

News / Startups

Joyned receives $8M in funding

By Morgan Hines | January 31, 2024

Joyned enables online travel agencies, hotels and other booking sites to offer group travel planning and booking on their websites, to create a seamless and collaborative booking process. Read More

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Record online direct bookings are driving innovation in hospitality, survey finds

By Morgan Hines & Derek Catron | January 11, 2024

The hotel industry is making strides when it comes to digitalization, but there's still plenty of room to grow, according to a recent report from H2c. Read More

News / Startups

AI-powered travel content platform Lokalee raises $5.6M

By Morgan Hines | January 9, 2024

Lokalee plans to accelerate its product development and its expansion into European markets with the new funding. Read More

Interview / Startups

VisaHQ - Launch pitch at The Phocuswright Conference 2023

By PhocusWire | January 5, 2024

VisaHQ provides passport and visa services, allowing users to apply for visas for "virtually any country" online. Read More

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Travel Counsellors acquires travel tech platform Planisto

By Morgan Hines | January 4, 2024

The acquisition will not only strengthen Travel Counsellors’ talent and tech, but will help to accelerate its development roadmap for its digital platform Phenix. Read More

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