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GBTA survey shows buyer frustration with NDC drive
News / Distribution
GBTA survey shows buyer frustration with NDC drive
By Michael B. Baker - BTN | May 1, 2023
More than 80% of buyers said they still need more education about NDC and airline retailing and distribution, and about half said their TMC lacks sufficient information on NDC.... Read More
Hyatt plans to acquire hotel booking platform for £53M
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Hyatt plans to acquire hotel booking platform for £53M
By Mitra Sorrells | April 28, 2023
London-based luxury hotel booking site Mr & Mrs Smith, launched in 2003, offers direct booking access to more than 1,500 boutique and luxury properties around the world.  ... Read More
Understanding ChatGPT for tourism and hospitality
News / Technology
Understanding ChatGPT for tourism and hospitality
By PhocusWire | April 28, 2023
Learn more about how to use ChatGPT, examples of applications, risks to consider and what to expect in the future in this webinar co-hosted by PhocusWire and Miles Partnership.... Read More
Big Red Group, Ecotourism Australia partner for sustainable tourism
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Big Red Group, Ecotourism Australia partner for sustainable tourism
By Derek Catron | April 28, 2023
Experience operators on Big Red Group’s platform will be able to demonstrate their sustainable credentials by showcasing certifications from Ecotourism Australia, a not-for-profit that promotes sustainable tourism.  ... Read More
HumanForest raises £12M to double its fleet, invest in tech
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HumanForest raises £12M to double its fleet, invest in tech
By Kathryn Walson | April 27, 2023
The London-based company plans to invest the equity component into its user app and advertising technology platform.... Read More
Calculating ROI for business travel
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Calculating ROI for business travel
By Kathryn Walson | April 27, 2023
Scott Gillespie, founder and CEO of travel consulting business tClara, presents a framework and guidance for the industry on assigning monetary value to business travel.... Read More
Fixing the digital trust issue in ChatGPT for travel
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Fixing the digital trust issue in ChatGPT for travel
By Mitra Sorrells | April 27, 2023
Experts in the field of decentralized identity say verifiable credentials combined with a decentralized communications protocol can enable the full power of ChatGPT to act as a virtual assistant for travel.... Read More
CWT's Patrick Andersen on distribution concerns, sustainability
News / Distribution
CWT's Patrick Andersen on distribution concerns, sustainability
By Linda Fox | April 27, 2023
Patrick Andersen, CEO of CWT, shared his views on the market and content fragmentation with the travel management community during the Institute of Travel Management Conference 2023 this week.... Read More
U.S. travel group urges funding to avoid airport chaos repeat
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U.S. travel group urges funding to avoid airport chaos repeat
By Derek Catron | April 26, 2023
 The U.S. Travel Association is calling for infrastructure and technology investments, along with workforce development for air traffic controllers, pilots and other aviation workers.  ... Read More
Sonder at risk of delisting from Nasdaq
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Sonder at risk of delisting from Nasdaq
By Kathryn Walson | April 26, 2023
The company has 180 calendar days – by Oct. 18 – to get in compliance with the minimum bid price requirement or it could be delisted.... Read More
Phocuswright Europe 2023: Airbnb on growth and challenges
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Phocuswright Europe 2023: Airbnb on growth and challenges
By PhocusWire | April 26, 2023
Airbnb was bullish about 2023 in its recent earnings despite ongoing issues facing the short-term rental segment such as rising inflation and the war in Ukraine.... Read More
As airfares soar, train bookings rise
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As airfares soar, train bookings rise
By Kathryn Walson | April 26, 2023
Omio has compared its search and booking data from Q1 2019 with Q1 2023, finding a 20% increase in total train bookings and a 54% decrease in total flight bookings.... Read More
Rydes raises €3.5M to bring corporate mobility platform to U.S.
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Rydes raises €3.5M to bring corporate mobility platform to U.S.
By Derek Catron | April 26, 2023
With Rydes, companies provide employees a monthly budget they can use to submit costs for ride hailing, car or bike rentals, public transport or fuel charge cards for their own vehicle.     ... Read More
Ixigo technology chief on AI, ChatGPT and their potential
News / Technology
Ixigo technology chief on AI, ChatGPT and their potential
By Linda Fox | April 25, 2023
Mobile-driven Ixigo has made a string of acquisitions and investments in recent years, adding technology and inventory, and was an early mover when it came to experimenting with artificial intelligence.... Read More
STARTUP STAGE: Roame lets travelers search flights based on credit card points
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Roame lets travelers search flights based on credit card points
By Derek Catron | April 25, 2023
Roame is like Google Flights for award travel; it lets users search for flights based on credit card points/miles.  ... Read More
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