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Airbnb bets big on rooms, new checkout, pricing displays

By Mitra Sorrells | May 3, 2023

Airbnb's latest update includes a relaunch of private rooms with new enhanced host and property details, total price displays and a clear description of checkout chores in the listing. Read More

Opinion / Distribution

The seven deadly sins of hotel distribution

By Marta Romero - Mirai | May 2, 2023

While there’s no universal formula to achieve the perfect channel mix in hotel distribution, it’s also important to avoid temptation offered by the seven deadly sins of distribution. Read More

News / Technology

How more travel companies make “magic” with ChatGPT

By Derek Catron | May 1, 2023

We've gathered information from more companies that are integrating ChatGPT, including Hospitable which is using it to respond to guest messages. Read More

News / Distribution

Hyatt plans to acquire hotel booking platform for £53M

By Mitra Sorrells | April 28, 2023

London-based luxury hotel booking site Mr & Mrs Smith, launched in 2003, offers direct booking access to more than 1,500 boutique and luxury properties around the world. Read More

News / Technology

Fixing the digital trust issue in ChatGPT for travel

By Mitra Sorrells | April 27, 2023

Experts in the field of decentralized identity say verifiable credentials combined with a decentralized communications protocol can enable the full power of ChatGPT to act as a virtual assistant for... Read More

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As airfares soar, train bookings rise

By Kathryn Walson | April 26, 2023

Omio has compared its search and booking data from Q1 2019 with Q1 2023, finding a 20% increase in total train bookings and a 54% decrease in total flight bookings. Read More

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Ixigo technology chief on AI, ChatGPT and their potential

By Linda Fox | April 25, 2023

Mobile-driven Ixigo has made a string of acquisitions and investments in recent years, adding technology and inventory, and was an early mover when it came to experimenting with artificial intelligence. Read More

News / Startups

Sustainability-focused startups find opportunities, obstacles

By Kathryn Walson | April 24, 2023

Founders of environmental startups know that where there are challenges, there are also opportunities. And the possibility to make a difference rises in correlation with the demand for eco-friendly... Read More

Opinion / Technology

How optimizing operations can help air industry decarbonize

By Yann Cabaret - SITA | April 21, 2023

By looking to existing and emerging technologies to optimize operations to decrease emissions, aviation can make an impact today while longer-term solutions such as sustainable aviation fuels become... Read More

News / Technology

ChatGPT in the business travel world

By Linda Fox | April 21, 2023

The corporate travel world is considering how it might boost productivity internally as well as the customer experience externally using ChatGPT and other generative AI solutions. Read More

News / Online

Expedia Group streaming platform: Book what you watch

By Mitra Sorrells | April 20, 2023

The new interactive platform is launching with Brand USA as its partner, showcasing videos about trips across the United States targeted to travelers from Canada. Read More

News / Distribution

Travelport tech chief talks moving the needle on NDC

By Linda Fox | April 19, 2023

Tom Kershaw, chief product and technology officer at Travelport, talks about the current state of NDC, real progress in 2023 and moving the needle on adoption. Read More

News / Technology

ChatGPT: A chatty dozen of travel tools and services

By Derek Catron | April 18, 2023

Travel companies are using ChatGPT for everything from personalized itinerary recommendations to social media marketing and 24/7 customer support. Read More

News / Online

Consumers see costs as barrier to sustainable travel

By Kathryn Walson | April 17, 2023

While several travel organizations and brands say they are trying to help people choose greener travel, challenges include cost and helping consumers identify more sustainable options. Read More

Opinion / Online

Is Airbnb hurt by its treatment of property managers?

By Steve Milo - Vtrips | April 14, 2023

Airbnb stock dropped recently after a report that many hosts are marking up prices on its website to encourage guests to book direct and save money. Read More

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