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Turbulence ahead: Aviation leaders brace for elevated flight disruptions

By Derek Catron | February 6, 2024

Flight disruptions are 300% above historical norms, and aviation leaders expect those levels to remain elevated, a new study from Amadeus finds. Read More

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Former BWH Hotel Group CEO David Kong on going beyond the “D” in DEI

By Mitra Sorrells | February 5, 2024

Since retiring after 17 years as CEO of BWH Hotel Group, David Kong has been focused on inspiring success among future leaders. We talked to him about that effort as well as his thoughts on how the... Read More

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Q&A: Carnival Cruise Line president Christine Duffy

By Mitra Sorrells | February 2, 2024

Carnival Cruise Line president Christine Duffy explains how the company is using facial recognition and generative AI technology and also the strategy behind its marketing efforts – including a widely... Read More

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Assessing the effectiveness of influencer marketing in travel

By Morgan Hines | February 1, 2024

Windstar Cruises is the latest company to bolster its influencer marketing strategy, recently announcing a partnership with Jerne, which helps to facilitate connections with influencers. Read More

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CEO Spotlight – Paul Abbott of American Express Global Business Travel

By Linda Fox | January 31, 2024

The chief executive discusses Amex GBT’s goals and challenges, including the industry coming together for bold and aggressive changes to address sustainability. Read More

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International bookings rose in ’23 even as hotel rooms got costlier

By Derek Catron | January 29, 2024

The SiteMinder trends report for 2023 was based on 115 million hotel bookings. Booking.com remained the most popular booking channel. Read More

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CEO Spotlight - Peter Kern of Expedia Group

By Mitra Sorrells | January 29, 2024

In a discussion last week at the ALIS event, Expedia Group CEO Peter Kern covers a range of topics including generative AI, next steps for One Key, customer acquisition strategies, global growth and... Read More

Opinion / Technology

Digitally reconstructing the travel industry

By Anish Kapoor – Teleperformance India | January 26, 2024

Anish Kapoor of Teleperformance India discusses the role of technology in securing top-tier customer experience and business services. Read More

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How AI is altering travel companies’ C-suites and hiring strategy

By Morgan Hines | January 25, 2024

Travel companies are shaking up their C-suites to adapt to new needs being brought on by generative AI. And the changes go further than creating new roles. Read More

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TravelPerk adds $104M to launch new business travel services

By Linda Fox | January 23, 2024

TravelPerk plans to put the funds towards boosting its platform with new inventory capabilities as well as the launch of new business travel services and further product automation driven by artificial... Read More

Opinion / Technology

5 truths for travel marketers: 2024 update

By Jared Alster - Dune7 | January 23, 2024

Generative AI is both friend and foe for travel marketers, and Google remains the dominant search player. Read on as Dune7's Jared Alster updates on the travel marketing truths he laid down in 2023. Read More

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Travel investors on the funding dynamics in 2024

By Linda Fox | January 22, 2024

Travel investors Derive Ventures and Inovia share insight on the funding landscape for 2024 with additional perspective from travel startups. Read More

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Travel executives react to Rabbit AI agent device

By Arvindh Yuvaraj - WebinTravel | January 18, 2024

In the week since its unveiling at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, the Rabbit R1 has created a frenzy in the tech space. Read More

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Seeking sustainable options when travelers aren’t as green as they say

By Derek Catron | January 18, 2024

New research from Phocuswright shows that while travelers may talk about supporting sustainability, their behavior demonstrates something else. Some wonder if more government incentives or regulations... Read More

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How travel and financial institutions are tapping into the experiences trend

By Linda Fox | January 17, 2024

Senior executives from Capital One, Choice and Hilton share perspectives on providing consumers with the experiences they want and how technology is increasingly playing a role. Read More

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