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Googles updates search in Europe to comply with DMA
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Googles updates search in Europe to comply with DMA
By Linda Fox | November 27, 2024
Google has proposed further changes to search results pages in Europe as it seeks to comply with the DMA. Read More
How AI-powered search might impact travel discovery
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How AI-powered search might impact travel discovery
By Christian Watts - Magpie | November 5, 2024
As search dynamics evolve with the growth of generative AI-powered platforms, what should travel companies be thinking about and what steps can they take for future success? Read More
Klook expands AI partnership with Google Cloud
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Klook expands AI partnership with Google Cloud
By Morgan Hines | October 25, 2024
Google Cloud and Klook will co-develop the new AI infrastructure layer. The duo will focus first on validation capabilities for all generative AI outputs. Read More
Tracking the evolution of maps in travel planning
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Tracking the evolution of maps in travel planning
By Mark Frary | October 24, 2024
Established map players such as Google and Apple as well as travel startups are using AI, AR and 3D technologies to improve the travel planning process using maps. Read More
How AI search platforms may change travel marketing
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How AI search platforms may change travel marketing
By Mark Frary | October 9, 2024
Natural language capabilities are changing how consumers search for answers to their travel queries - creating opportunities for marketers and for companies such as Perplexity and You.com. Read More
What Google's cookie reversal means for travel
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What Google's cookie reversal means for travel
By PhocusWright Research | October 8, 2024
Google in July abandoned plans to deprecate third-party cookies and while that may be welcome news in the short term, momentum in the digital space continues to push advertisers toward a future... Read More
As pressures mount on corporate travel to improve sustainability, progress is challenging
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As pressures mount on corporate travel to improve sustainability, progress is challenging
By Morgan Hines | October 4, 2024
Corporate travel is dealing with pressure from employees, a more stringent government and regulatory environment and stronger climate science as it continues to look for ways to operate more... Read More
How the EU digital markets act will impact travel
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How the EU digital markets act will impact travel
By PhocusWright Research | October 1, 2024
Phocuswright research has found that the travel industry anticipates disruptions due to changes and gatekeepers as governments are regulating Big Tech with the EU's Digital Markets Act.   Read More
B2B ground transportation marketplace Distribusion raises $80M
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B2B ground transportation marketplace Distribusion raises $80M
By Morgan Hines | September 26, 2024
Distribusion connects nearly 2,000 ground transportation providers worldwide across bus, rail and ferry services to more than 150 retailers through a single API. Read More
Agoda’s co-founder Rosenstein: AI will widen the gap between haves and have-nots in travel
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Agoda’s co-founder Rosenstein: AI will widen the gap between haves and have-nots in travel
By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WiT | September 19, 2024
Robert Rosenstein said that while smaller companies can be faster and more nimble, the fact is the biggest benefit of AI right now to increase productivity and cut staff plays to the big companies. Read More
The dream of a travel one-stop-shop: what comes next?
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The dream of a travel one-stop-shop: what comes next?
By Gulce Karsli Rozenveld - Oojo | September 17, 2024
CEO of Oojo, Gulce Karsli Rozenveld, discusses the dream of an all-in-one travel platform and all of its possibilities. Read More
Sabre, Google address challenges in AI implementation 4 years into partnership
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Sabre, Google address challenges in AI implementation 4 years into partnership
By Morgan Hines | September 13, 2024
Sabre has taken a deep dive into the AI space with Google as part of a decade-long partnership that began in 2020. Read More
Google will allow users to add U.S. passports to its digital wallet
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Google will allow users to add U.S. passports to its digital wallet
By Morgan Hines | September 12, 2024
The technology giant is beta testing the feature that will allow Google Wallet users to store their passport to use at select TSA checkpoints. Read More
Google fined €2.4B after losing appeal in EU antitrust shopping case
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Google fined €2.4B after losing appeal in EU antitrust shopping case
By Morgan Hines | September 10, 2024
The fine, initially announced in 2017 and then appealed by Google, is being imposed against the internet giant for abusing its “dominant position” in a number of online search markets as it favored its... Read More
Booking Holdings' new CFO expects connected trip "is really there" in 3 to 5 years
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Booking Holdings' new CFO expects connected trip "is really there" in 3 to 5 years
By Morgan Hines | September 10, 2024
Ewout Steenbergen, chief financial officer at Bookings Holdings since March, called out the company's work in alternative accommodations and artificial intelligence and strong demand in Asia as key... Read More
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