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News / Technology

PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Sabre, Amex GBT, BlaBlaCar and more

By PhocusWire | November 8, 2024

Keep up with all the latest people, product and partner news from around the global travel industry in PhocusWire's weekly roundup. Read More

Event / Technology

A triad approach for travel tech modernization

November 7, 2024

This webinar, produced by PhocusWire and Encora, will deliver valuable insights on the critical role of data governance — not as a one-time goal but as an ongoing process that ensures your solutions... On Demand

News / Technology

PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Sabre, Uber Business, Accelya, Concur and more

By PhocusWire | November 1, 2024

Keep up with all the latest people, product and partner news from around the global travel industry in PhocusWire's weekly roundup. Read More

News / Technology

Chauffeur service provider Blacklane receives $65M investment

By Morgan Hines | October 29, 2024

The company said the Series G round is its largest investment to do. It plans to se the funding to accelerate growth with a focus on the U.S., Europe and the Middle East. Read More

News / Technology

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

Opinion / Online

How an Uber-Expedia merger could redefine the travel experience

By Aaron Gowell - SilverRail | October 22, 2024

The rumored tie-up would mix Uber’s high-frequency, low-cost engagement with Expedia’s low-frequency, high-value transactions - layered with AI and a massive customer base. Read More

Opinion / Online

Why Uber isn't buying Expedia, but I still think Amazon should

By Clayton Reid | October 17, 2024

Word that Uber has considered acquiring Expedia Group - first reported by the Financial Times - has generated quite a bit of reaction from industry leaders, including this opinion from the former CEO of... Read More

News / Technology

Airlines are pushing ancillaries to boost revenue, but new offerings slow to come

By Morgan Hines | October 11, 2024

Ancillary services including baggage fees, meal upgrades, change fees and seat selection help boost airline profits, but why haven't airlines expanded their product catalog? Read More

News / Online

Uber adds AI chat powered by OpenAI’s GPT4o to help drivers embrace electric vehicles

By Mitra Sorrells | October 8, 2024

The rideshare platform said it also has enough electric vehicles in more than 40 cities to enable EV-only option in its app. Read More

News / Online

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

News / Technology

Decentralized Identity Foundation hackathon kicks off with track focused on travel solutions

By Mitra Sorrells | October 3, 2024

Developers entering the “Hospitality and Travel Challenge” have to demonstrate how decentralized identity technology combined with traditional travel technology can create a more frictionless,... Read More

News / Technology

Priceline adds voice capabilities from OpenAI to "Penny" chatbot

By Morgan Hines | October 2, 2024

Priceline's Penny chatbot can “hear” and understand user questions, predict needs based on historical interactions and "speak" its response. Read More

News / Distribution

HotelRunner widens distribution offering with Bookingate acquisition

By Linda Fox | October 1, 2024

The acquisition broadens HotelRunner's offering, enabling it to help travel agencies, tour operators and destination management companies solve challenges with distribution as well as direct and offline... Read More

News / Technology

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