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Google talks generative AI, voice and the future of search
News / Technology
Google talks generative AI, voice and the future of search
By Mark Frary | December 3, 2024
Julie Farago, Google’s vice president of engineering for travel and local search, leads a team of 700 engineers who handle two billion searches every day – 15% of which Google has never been asked... Read More
Breeze Airways' David Neeleman talks culture, technology and communication
News / Distribution
Breeze Airways' David Neeleman talks culture, technology and communication
By Matthew Parsons | December 2, 2024
Neeleman launched Breeze Airways in May 2021, making it his fifth commercial airline startup along with Morris Air, WestJet, JetBlue and Azul. Read More
How online travel companies in Asia use livestreaming to drive engagement - and bookings
News / Online
How online travel companies in Asia use livestreaming to drive engagement - and bookings
By Mark Frary | November 27, 2024
Livestreaming in travel has become one of the marketing success stories of the past decade, driving billions in sales for companies like Trip.com and Alibaba.  Read More
Two years after ChatGPT's launch, is the travel industry moving fast enough with AI?
News / Technology
Two years after ChatGPT's launch, is the travel industry moving fast enough with AI?
By Morgan Hines | November 26, 2024
Travel industry veterans such as Erik Blachford and current executives such as Amex GBT's Marilyn Markham offer their take on the state of generative AI in travel.  Read More
Agoda’s Robert Rosenstein on using AI to solve real problems
News / Online
Agoda’s Robert Rosenstein on using AI to solve real problems
By Matthew Parsons | November 25, 2024
Agoda co-founder and chairman Robert Rosenstein discusses focusing on the less sexy side of AI in travel. Read More
Travel veteran Erik Blachford's tips for travel entrepreneurs in a technical revolution
News / Startups
Travel veteran Erik Blachford's tips for travel entrepreneurs in a technical revolution
By Matthew Parsons | November 22, 2024
Erik Blachford, formerly CEO of IAC Travel and Expedia and a travel technology investor, shares tips for startups as artificial intelligence drives change. Read More
Expedia Group CEO on AI across operations and building bridges
News / Online
Expedia Group CEO on AI across operations and building bridges
By Matthew Parsons | November 21, 2024
Expedia Group CEO Ariane Gorin shares how the company is testing AI in consumer facing channels as well as for marketing, partners and more during a session at The Phocuswright Conference 2024. Read More
The state of airport passenger processing and seamless journeys
News / Technology
The state of airport passenger processing and seamless journeys
By Marisa Garcia | November 20, 2024
Digital ID and biometrics are the key drivers to a seamless experience for passengers to move smoothly through the airport. Read More
How the latest consumer trends play out in travel
News / Technology
How the latest consumer trends play out in travel
By Linda Fox | November 19, 2024
Consumer trends reveal the desire for help with filtering the volumes of information as well as mixed sentiment around artificial intelligence. Read More
The next four years look bright for travel technology
Opinion / Online
The next four years look bright for travel technology
By Laura Chadwick, Travel Tech Association | November 18, 2024
Travel Technology Association president and CEO Laura Chadwick says the industry has an excellent opportunity to shape and benefit from the Trump Administration’s pro-innovation policies. Read More
Actions, not words, will make sustainability work for the short-term rental industry
Opinion / Online
Actions, not words, will make sustainability work for the short-term rental industry
By Bob Garner - EnviroRental | November 15, 2024
As COP29 draws to a close, Bob Garner, founder of EnviroRental, discusses the importance of taking action to make sustainability work for the short-term rental industry. Read More
Why is it so hard for female founders to land venture capital?
News / Startups
Why is it so hard for female founders to land venture capital?
By Morgan Hines | November 14, 2024
The percentage of companies founded by women in the United States made up just 6.4% of venture capital deals in 2024 and 2% of venture capital money. Read More
Is technology improving airline customer service?
News / Technology
Is technology improving airline customer service?
By Mark Frary | November 13, 2024
The need for technology in customer service is on the rise after the pandemic, but for now hybrid human-and-tech solutions seems to be most effective. Read More
78% of travelers want to use AI in accommodation journey
News / Technology
78% of travelers want to use AI in accommodation journey
By Morgan Hines | November 12, 2024
The report from SiteMinder also found 52% travelers have abandoned an online booking after a bad experience, such as lack of site security, payment issues, loading times, design and a... Read More
Presenting the Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2025
News / Startups
Presenting the Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2025
By PhocusWire | November 11, 2024
PhocusWire presents the Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2025 - our annual list of new companies in travel, tourism and hospitality we believe will make a mark on the industry in the coming months and years. Read More
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