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Digitally reconstructing the travel industry
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
How AI is altering travel companies’ C-suites and hiring strategy
News / Technology
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
TravelPerk adds $104M to launch new business travel services
News / Startups
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
5 truths for travel marketers: 2024 update
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
Travel investors on the funding dynamics in 2024
News / Startups
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
Travel executives react to Rabbit AI agent device
News / Technology
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
Seeking sustainable options when travelers aren’t as green as they say
News / Online
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
How travel and financial institutions are tapping into the experiences trend
News / Technology
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
Travel's journey through the generative AI platform shift
Opinion / Technology
Travel's journey through the generative AI platform shift
By Mario Gavira | 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. Read More
Record online direct bookings are driving innovation in hospitality, survey finds
News / Technology
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
Tripadvisor's Goldberg talks strategy, AI potential and digital marketing
News / Online
Tripadvisor's Goldberg talks strategy, AI potential and digital marketing
By Linda Fox | 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. Read More
Travel tech isn’t cheap. Falling behind may be even costlier
News / Technology
Travel tech isn’t cheap. Falling behind may be even costlier
By Derek Catron | 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.   Read More
Travel veterans Kaufer, Lugli, Misunas on GenAI, social media, diversity and more
News / Online
Travel veterans Kaufer, Lugli, Misunas on GenAI, social media, diversity and more
By Mitra Sorrells | 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.  Read More
Travel tech experts parse AI’s hype against its best uses
News / Technology
Travel tech experts parse AI’s hype against its best uses
By PhocusWire | 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. Read More
What travel can learn from the world’s most beloved brands
Opinion / Online
What travel can learn from the world’s most beloved brands
By Madison Pietrowski – GetYourGuide | 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.   Read More
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