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Study: How AI boosts digital advertising and direct bookings

By Derek Catron | February 21, 2024

Recent advances in AI’s handling of digital advertising have increased the possibilities for hotels to grow direct bookings, a study from D-Edge found. Read More

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CEO Spotlight - Damian Scokin of Despegar

By Linda Fox | February 20, 2024

In a discussion with PhocusWire, Despegar CEO Damian Scokin talks about carrying momentum from 2023 into the year ahead, the role of artificial intelligence and growth opportunities for the Latin... Read More

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Q&A: Conor Grennan on how travel companies can use generative AI as a strategic advantage

By Mitra Sorrells | February 16, 2024

The NYU Stern dean and consultant on generative AI explains why it is a change management issue and so much more than a simple tool - and why training employees how to use it is like "giving them an... Read More

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Airbnb adjusted EBITDA up 28% year over year as inventory grows to nearly 8M

By Morgan Hines | February 13, 2024

Airbnb said it has more than 5 million hosts and the highest inventory growth in 2023 came in Asia Pacific and Latin America. Read More

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Generative AI check-in: HomeToGo on integrating artificial intelligence across its platform

By Morgan Hines | February 13, 2024

PhocusWire is checking in with travel companies that were early adopters of generative artificial intelligence around a year after brands began implementing the technology. Read More

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Tripadvisor considers potential sale that would take it private

By Derek Catron | February 12, 2024

Tripadvisor has formed a special committee and retained an advisor to consider potential deal proposals. Read More

Opinion / Startups

Jeff Katz on Journera’s shutdown and why a connected trip still matters

By Jeff Katz - Journera | February 12, 2024

Jeff Katz shares his lessons from trying to build Journera and why he still believes in the need for the industry to break down silos in a traveler’s journey. Read More

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Peter Kern stepping down, Ariane Gorin to take over as Expedia Group CEO in May

By Mitra Sorrells and Derek Catron | February 8, 2024

Kern has been Expedia Group's CEO since April 2020. The announcement came during an earnings call in which the company reported its highest ever full-year and fourth quarter revenue. Read More

Opinion / Online

Let’s not love our favorite destinations to death!

By Gaurav Bhatnagar - TBO.com | February 8, 2024

TBO.com co-founder Gaurav Bhatnagar says the travel industry needs to stop pointing fingers at governments and tourism boards and instead take responsibility - and action - to reduce overtourism. Read More

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Travel early adopters share lessons after year with generative AI

By Derek Catron | February 7, 2024

PhocusWire is checking in with some of travel's early adopters in using generative artificial intelligence, beginning with three startups, to find out what they have learned from their first year of... Read More

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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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