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News / Online

Expedia Group CEO says metrics show strategy is working

By Mitra Sorrells | February 9, 2023

In a call with analysts to discuss the company's Q4 and full year 2022 financial results, CEO Peter Kern says efforts to move all brands to the same front-end tech stack are nearly complete, with Vrbo... Read More

Interview / Technology

Q&A: EV Hotels’ vision to serve “technology travelers”

By Derek Catron | February 9, 2023

EV Hotels bills itself as the first smart hotel brand with experiences in crypto and NFT. Read More

Opinion / Online

From AI to Google: 5 truths for travel marketers in 2023

By Jared Alster - Dune7 | February 8, 2023

Generative AI can be a friend - or a foe - and don't look for Google to be unseated as the top search engine for travelers. Read More

News / Technology

Future traveler segments and the forces forging them

By Linda Fox | February 7, 2023

A new Amadeus study defines different groups of travelers and gauges their attitudes toward travel in 2033. Read More

News / Technology

Autonomous vehicles break into tours and attractions

By Kathryn Walson | February 6, 2023

GoCar is preparing to roll out self-driving electric vehicles, with a Las Vegas demonstration tentatively scheduled for March 10. Read More

Opinion / Distribution

How much are hotels losing by not controlling prices?

By Pablo Sánchez - Mirai | February 3, 2023

Analysis by Mirai finds that hotels that reduce disparities and improve pricing compared to OTAs almost automatically get more impressions, clicks and direct bookings. Read More

News / Online

Wave of class action lawsuits provide warning for travel brands

By Mitra Sorrells | February 2, 2023

Spirit and Jetblue airlines and Carnival Corporation are among the brands hit recently with class action lawsuits related to their use of session replay software. Read More

News / Technology

Traveler well-being and the shift to purposeful business travel

By Linda Fox | February 1, 2023

Three years from the start of the pandemic, there is talk beyond safety to more of a focus on traveler well-being in terms of mental, physical and emotional health. Read More

News / Online

Phocuswright Europe 2023: New location, registration now open

By PhocusWire | February 1, 2023

Join us at Phocuswright Europe in a new location - Barcelona - to discuss the industry’s future and where we go from here. Read More

News / Online

New efforts spotlight sustainability in rentals

By Kathryn Walson | January 31, 2023

While the hotel industry is awash in sustainability certifications, there is a dearth of them in the short-term rental sector. Read More

Opinion / Technology

The power - and limitations - of ChatGPT for travel

By Lennart Dobravsky - Lufthansa Innovation Hub | January 30, 2023

Lufthansa Innovation Hub takes a deeper dive into ChatGPT and the opportunities it may present for the travel industry. Read More

News / Online

Travelers seek more adventure, ways to pay, report shows

By Derek Catron | January 27, 2023

WeTravel's look at travel trends sees push for more customization and payment flexibility after COVID. Read More

Opinion / Technology

Highs and lows of tech innovation in 2022

By Chris Carmichael - TUI Musement | January 26, 2023

Did the hype in the past 12 months surrounding emerging technologies such as metaverse, NFTs and AI mask their real opportunity? Read More

News / Technology

The evolution of in-room voice tech in hospitality

By Kathryn Walson | January 25, 2023

Voice assistants help short-staffed hotels by answering routine questions that the front desk would otherwise have to answer. They can also boost revenue by upselling spa services or future bookings,... Read More