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How airlines are thinking about technology investment in 2024
News / Technology
How airlines are thinking about technology investment in 2024
By Linda Fox | April 11, 2024
A study from Amadeus reveals 64% of airlines are expecting to spend more on technology in 2024, with 46% of low-cost carriers anticipating a moderate increase and 54% of full-service carriers expecting the same.   ... Read More
Chinese travelers increasingly using apps, social media for trip planning, led by Gen Z women
News / Online
Chinese travelers increasingly using apps, social media for trip planning, led by Gen Z women
By D.J. Catron | April 11, 2024
China Trading Desk’s quarterly Travel Sentiment Survey finds Chinese travelers are increasingly using travel applications like CTrip and Qunar and social media sites like Xiaohongshu and Douyin, the Chinese counterpart to TikTok.    ... Read More
Guesty raises $130M to accelerate global expansion
News / Startups
Guesty raises $130M to accelerate global expansion
By Mitra Sorrells | April 10, 2024
Guesty said it will use the funding to continue growing, as it expands its offerings to accommodate medium-term rentals, corporate housing and fully serviced stays.... Read More
Ben Drew announces Viator departure after 12 years at Tripadvisor
News / Online
Ben Drew announces Viator departure after 12 years at Tripadvisor
By Morgan Hines | April 9, 2024
Ben Drew announced his decision to leave his position as Viator's president on LinkedIn Tuesday.... Read More
Waymap lands £7M to improve navigation everywhere for everyone
News / Technology
Waymap lands £7M to improve navigation everywhere for everyone
By Linda Fox | April 9, 2024
The investment will go toward expanding into geographies including Asia Pacific and the Middle East, building on Waymap's existing presence in North Africa and Europe.  ... Read More
Tripadvisor blocks record 2 million fake reviews in 2023
News / Online
Tripadvisor blocks record 2 million fake reviews in 2023
By D.J. Catron | April 9, 2024
Tripadvisor’s news highlights a growing movement that includes Expedia Group and Booking.com to ensure the integrity of customer reviews that appear on their websites.  ... Read More
IHG enlists Google for AI travel planning tool
News / Technology
IHG enlists Google for AI travel planning tool
By Linda Fox | April 9, 2024
As part of an expanded partnership with Google Cloud, IHG Hotels & Resorts is launching a generative AI-powered travel planning service to help guests book stays with the group's One Rewards app.  ... Read More
Travel experiences, dynamic pricing and lessons for airlines
News / Technology
Travel experiences, dynamic pricing and lessons for airlines
By Jitendra Sindhwani - IBS Software | April 9, 2024
How popular events such as the total solar eclipse and Taylor Swift's Eras Tour throw a spotlight on the challenges of dynamic pricing.... Read More
A visual history of digital travel brands’ revenues since 1995
News / Online
A visual history of digital travel brands’ revenues since 1995
By Mitra Sorrells | April 9, 2024
Watch a visual progression of the quarterly revenues for publicly-traded digital travel companies dating back to 1995.... Read More
Sonder faces potential class action and gets “deficiency notification” from Nasdaq
News / Online
Sonder faces potential class action and gets “deficiency notification” from Nasdaq
By Mitra Sorrells | April 8, 2024
The Rosen Law Firm announced Sunday it is preparing a class action investigation into allegations Sonder may have “issued materially misleading business information to the investing public.” ... Read More
Who should own the travel customer?
News / Online
Who should own the travel customer?
By Norm Rose - Phocuswright Research | April 8, 2024
A full, inter-operational digital ID ecosystem will be required to truly reap the benefits of frictionless travel.... Read More
Southwest Airlines' CIO on plans for its $1.7B technology investment
News / Technology
Southwest Airlines' CIO on plans for its $1.7B technology investment
By Linda Fox | April 8, 2024
Southwest Airlines SVP of technology and chief information officer Lauren Woods discusses the carrier's approach to its tech investments, disruption and modernization through cloud and AI.... Read More
Airlines have jacked up the cost of reward travel since 2019
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Airlines have jacked up the cost of reward travel since 2019
By Robert Silk | April 5, 2024
A new analysis from consulting firm IdeaWorks shows the cost of reward travel at U.S. airlines has jumped sharply since 2019, eroding the value of frequent-flyer points.  ... Read More
Growth, increased arrivals, but an eye on cost in France's travel market
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Growth, increased arrivals, but an eye on cost in France's travel market
By Phocuswright Research | April 5, 2024
France's travel sector grew by 12% in 2023 to over €55 billion, with online bookings reaching their highest total to date and mobile transactions constituting 36% of this online revenue.  ... Read More
STARTUP STAGE: Biliki AI is a travel planner for eco-friendly itineraries
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Biliki AI is a travel planner for eco-friendly itineraries
By Mitra Sorrells | April 5, 2024
Biliki AI is building a platform that consumers can use to book sustainability-focused trips, with detailed itineraries that include flights, accommodations and experiences.... Read More
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