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Travelsoft continues travel tech roll-up with three further acquisitions
News / Technology
Travelsoft continues travel tech roll-up with three further acquisitions
By Linda Fox | May 23, 2024
B2B accommodation connectivity provider TravelgateX joins Travelsoft alongside reservation technology specialist Atcore Technology and Travel Connection Technology.   ... Read More
The importance of preserving creative individuality in the STR market
Opinion / Online
The importance of preserving creative individuality in the STR market
By Matt Landau - VRMB | May 23, 2024
As the VRMA Executive Summit opens next week, Matt Landau says that while professionalism is a baseline for vacation rentals, creative individuality is its heart.... Read More
CEO Spotlight: Ariane Gorin of Expedia Group
Interview / Online
CEO Spotlight: Ariane Gorin of Expedia Group
By Mitra Sorrells | May 23, 2024
As Gorin moves into the CEO role at Expedia Group, she shares her thoughts on AI, social commerce, the B2B business, Vrbo and OneKey, as well as opinions on Airbnb and the TikTok ban.... Read More
Sabre lays out offer-order strategy with release of retailing platform
News / Distribution
Sabre lays out offer-order strategy with release of retailing platform
By Linda Fox | May 22, 2024
The technology aims to help airlines make the move from the passenger-name-record world to more modern retailing via API-based solutions.... Read More
HomeToGo updates on AI travel assistant Sunny
News / Technology
HomeToGo updates on AI travel assistant Sunny
By Linda Fox | May 22, 2024
HomeToGo has released a beta version of AI Sunny, a step up from its chatbot Sunny, which has been in place for a number of years, as it looks to develop a full travel assistant.... Read More
Pushing to make early check-ins more than just a free perk
News / Technology
Pushing to make early check-ins more than just a free perk
By D.J. Catron | May 22, 2024
As personalized travel becomes a priority, more hotel operators and system developers believe a growing number of guests will demand early check-ins — even if they have to pay for it. ... Read More
SITA acquires Materna IPS
News / Technology
SITA acquires Materna IPS
By Morgan Hines | May 21, 2024
 David Lavorel, CEO of SITA, said the acquisition marks “an exciting new era of travel.”... Read More
Seasonality helps Trip.com Group drive Q1 revenue
News / Online
Seasonality helps Trip.com Group drive Q1 revenue
By Linda Fox | May 21, 2024
Revenue from accommodation reservations increased 29% to $623 million while transportation ticketing revenue was up 20% to $692 million.... Read More
Minimizing hallucinations in generative AI and large language models
News / Technology
Minimizing hallucinations in generative AI and large language models
By Cathy Walsh and Mike Coletta - Phocuswright | May 21, 2024
This is a preview of Phocuswright's full report - From Buzzword to Bottom Line: Keeping Pace with Gen AI in Travel... Read More
Marriott's revenue and tech chief on travel retail ambition
News / Technology
Marriott's revenue and tech chief on travel retail ambition
By Linda Fox | May 21, 2024
Marriott International chief revenue and technology officer Drew Pinto discusses the hotel giant's strategy to replace its CRS, PMS and loyalty platform and its approach to newer technologies.... Read More
Cover Genius lands $80M to fund growth and technology investment
News / Technology
Cover Genius lands $80M to fund growth and technology investment
By Linda Fox | May 20, 2024
The company plans to put the funds toward further growth and technology investment, “including improved digital insurance distribution solutions, deploying artificial intelligence claims handling and expanding the protection solutions on the platform.”... Read More
Korea-based credit card company creates travel booking portal
News / Technology
Korea-based credit card company creates travel booking portal
By D.J. Catron | May 20, 2024
The travel portal for Lotte Card customers will offer flights, accommodations and car rentals powered by HTS, Hopper's B2B solution.... Read More
Airbnb is removing 5,000 Experiences, canceling future reservations
News / Distribution
Airbnb is removing 5,000 Experiences, canceling future reservations
By Mitra Sorrells | May 18, 2024
Less than one month after its launch of Icons, Airbnb sent an email to tour and experience operators around the world that their listings are being pulled from the platform.  ... Read More
Expedia Group CTO Rathi Murthy out due to “violation of company policy”
News / Online
Expedia Group CTO Rathi Murthy out due to “violation of company policy”
By Mitra Sorrells | May 17, 2024
Murthy and one of the company's senior vice presidents are out, and the company said it is actively searching to fill the roles.... Read More
Despegar reports Q1 gains, AI enhancements
News / Technology
Despegar reports Q1 gains, AI enhancements
By Linda Fox | May 17, 2024
The company said its Sofia AI assistant now includes hotel recommendations and enables users to search by city and dates as well as budget and key amenities.... Read More
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