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Travel's journey through the generative AI platform shift
By Mario Gavira
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January 16, 2024
Mario Gavira discusses whether we're in the midst of a pivotal moment that will see the rise of a new platform allowing us to interact and harness artificial intelligence.
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Record online direct bookings are driving innovation in hospitality, survey finds
By Morgan Hines & Derek Catron
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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.
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Tripadvisor's Goldberg talks strategy, AI potential and digital marketing
By Linda Fox
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January 10, 2024
At The Phocuswright Conference 2023, Tripadvisor CEO Matt Goldberg discussed the importance of the brands working together and how its generative AI initiatives are developing.
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Travel tech isn’t cheap. Falling behind may be even costlier
By Derek Catron
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January 9, 2024
Given the growing importance and availability of data, experts say it’s more important than ever for travel companies to be current in their technology.
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Travel veterans Kaufer, Lugli, Misunas on GenAI, social media, diversity and more
By Mitra Sorrells
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January 5, 2024
While Flo Lugli, Kathy Misunas and Steve Kaufer are no longer in operational roles in travel, they are still very tuned in to what is happening across the industry.
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Travel tech experts parse AI’s hype against its best uses
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January 4, 2024
Tech experts from Travelport, MakeMyTrip and Lufthansa Group Digital Hangar weigh in on how AI is changing the travel landscape — and what it could do next.
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What travel can learn from the world’s most beloved brands
By Madison Pietrowski – GetYourGuide
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January 3, 2024
As travel shifts to a greater focus on experiences over things, it’s a perfect time for the industry to attract, retain and build generational relationships with more customers.
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Top Travel Industry Predictions for 2024
By Morgan Hines
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January 2, 2024
Leaders from across the travel industry share their thoughts on what the industry should be watching and working on in 2024.
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Travel insiders swap insights on push for better data
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December 22, 2023
The Phocuswright Bridge Series brought together experts from Trip.com, Despegar and the Saudi Tourism Authority.
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PhocusWire's hot topics in travel for 2023
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December 21, 2023
Here are PhocusWire's selections for six “hot topics” that dominated the travel industry in 2023, and likely for the year ahead.
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Tracking travel startup investment trends in 2023
By Linda Fox
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December 20, 2023
Many startups weathered 2023 and demonstrated if not actual profit, then at least a path to profitability, which helped them attract funding.
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Travel’s movers, shakers and newsmakers of 2023
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December 19, 2023
These are some of the people PhocusWire has identified as playing key roles in the past year — and figure to be among those to watch in the year to come.
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Three ways generative AI is improving the travel industry
By Morgan Hines
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December 18, 2023
In a wide-ranging conversation at The Phocuswright Conference, leaders from Microsoft, Priceline and Amadeus discussed opportunities generative AI presents to the travel industry and how it's changing...
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The most popular news stories on PhocusWire in 2023
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December 15, 2023
ChatGPT, the Hot 25 Travel Startups and news about major players like Expedia Group and Airbnb dominated the rankings.
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Expedia Group's Julie Whalen talks tech transformation and travel demand
By Linda Fox
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December 14, 2023
With just over a year as CFO of Expedia Group under her belt, Julie Whalen took to the stage at The Phocuswright Conference 2023 to discuss the company's technology developments, the impact of...
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