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Google looks to social media for some travel searches

By Mitra Sorrells | May 12, 2023

The new Perspectives filter will show results from TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Reddit and other social sites for some travel queries when the user “may benefit from the experience of other people.”... Read More

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Today’s demand won’t define tomorrow’s travelers

By Derek Catron | May 11, 2023

A panel at Hotelbeds’ MarketHub Americas conference discussed why strong consumer appetite for travel doesn’t relieve industry leaders from preparing for a more sustainable future. Read More

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Uber launches flight bookings in U.K. powered by Hopper

By Linda Fox | May 10, 2023

The functionality, which is powered by Hopper, will be rolled out to users across the country in the coming weeks and be available to all United Kingdom users this summer. Read More

News / Technology

Travel tech expands reach in hospitality schools

By Derek Catron | May 9, 2023

A classroom tech revolution, accelerated by COVID and partnerships with travel leaders, means more of today’s hospitality students are exposed to the latest gadgets and cloud-based systems and learn to... Read More

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New Expedia tech extends debate on attribute-based selling

By Kathryn Walson | May 8, 2023

For now, Expedia Group’s system does not enable customization of room attributes, such as location, floor or view. Read More

News / Startups

Short-term rental startups, investors talk market growth

By Linda Fox | May 5, 2023

Funding is becoming harder to come by but some are breaking through with ongoing investor appetite in the vacation rental market. Read More

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How ChatGPT levels the playing field for travel companies

By Derek Catron | May 4, 2023

ChatGPT’s relative simplicity has benefited travel companies ranging in size from Expedia to Sailsquare, an Italy-based sailing cruise marketplace that used the tool to monitor communications on its... Read More

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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

News / Online

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

News / Technology

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

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