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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
Future traveler segments and the forces forging them
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
The power - and limitations - of ChatGPT for travel
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
WeTravel report
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
Highs and lows of tech innovation in 2022
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
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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
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Opinion / Online
Davos and the travel industry: 5 takeaways
By Jeffrey Katz - Journera | January 24, 2023
Journera CEO Jeffrey Katz shares the travel-related topics and trends from the World Economic Forum's Davos event. Read More
How travel brands can activate first-party data
Opinion / Online
How travel brands can activate first-party data
By Dave Goulden - Sojern | January 23, 2023
Travel companies need to prepare for cookies going away and learn to use first-party data in sophisticated ways to create a personalized customer experience. Read More
Sabre CIO on the impact of cloud in travel
News / Technology
Sabre CIO on the impact of cloud in travel
By Linda Fox | January 19, 2023
Sabre CIO Joe DiFonzo explains the company's journey to the cloud, moving away from PNRs, next steps for the wider travel industry and more. Read More