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AI Insights: Generative AI for vacation rental metasearch
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June 16, 2023
HomeToGo’s director of engineering, Mahendra Roopa, answers our questions about how the company is working with generative artificial intelligence technology.
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Could generative AI make Google Maps a full travel app?
By Linda Fox
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June 16, 2023
A Lufthansa Innovation Hub study explores how generative AI could be the final piece of the map-based travel planning puzzle.
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European regulators charge Google with breaching antitrust laws
By Linda Fox
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June 15, 2023
The regulatory body said it "takes issue" with the search giant giving preference to its own display advertising technology.
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Google partners with EU aviation agency on emission data standard
By Mitra Sorrells
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June 7, 2023
Lufthansa Group is the pilot partner in this initiative and will provide an extensive set of flight data from specific flights that can be used to improve estimates for future flights on the same...
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AI Insights: Generative AI's impact on the shopping experience
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June 6, 2023
Amadeus chief technology officer Sylvain Roy answers our questions on how the company is working with generative artificial intelligence technology.
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Could non-personalization hold the key to retailing success for airlines?
By Sabre
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May 31, 2023
Arguably the biggest challenge facing the airline industry centers around how to put the traveler at the center of the decision-making process.
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AI Insights: Generative AI in tour operating
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May 26, 2023
TUI Group's chief technology officer Pieter Jordaan answers our questions on how the company is working with generative artificial intelligence technology.
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Google unveils generative AI boost to search
By Linda Fox
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May 24, 2023
During its Google Marketing Live event this week the company shared a number of updates including an example of how its search generative experience could work.
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AI Insights: Generative AI in travel distribution
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May 17, 2023
Travelport’s chief product and technology officer Tom Kershaw answers our questions about how the company is working with generative artificial intelligence technology.
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Google looks to social media for some travel searches
By Mitra Sorrells
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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.”...
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Google partners with Singapore Tourism Board for AI-powered guided tours
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May 11, 2023
Singapore Tourism Board is the first tourism partner globally in Google’s ARCore Early Access Program.
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eDreams looks to Google Cloud for generative AI boost
By Linda Fox
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May 5, 2023
The online travel agency is part of Google's AI trusted tester program, which enables it to combine its own AI capabilities with that of Google Cloud.
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Consumers see costs as barrier to sustainable travel
By Kathryn Walson
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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.
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Google redesigns hotel browsing on mobile
By Derek Catron
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April 3, 2023
Google also confirmed PhocusWire reports of a pilot program in which it is offering to give consumers a refund on flights if the airfare purchased drops before departure.
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Google is testing free price guarantee for flights
By Mitra Sorrells
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March 23, 2023
For fares that include the guarantee, Google automatically monitors prices and refunds the difference to the traveler's Google Pay account if it drops.
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