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The AI-driven transformation of airports benefits workers and passengers alike
Opinion / Technology
The AI-driven transformation of airports benefits workers and passengers alike
By George Richardson - AeroCloud | April 5, 2024
Processes enhanced by AI boost passenger experience while making the jobs of airport workers easier across individual aspects of airport operations.... Read More
New tool uses generative AI to help travel brands understand online activity
News / Technology
New tool uses generative AI to help travel brands understand online activity
By Mitra Sorrells | April 4, 2024
Quantum Metric, which provides session replay solutions for travel brands including Virgin Atlantic, Rail Europe and Emirates, is launching a new generative AI-powered session summarization tool.... Read More
How generative AI is impacting revenue management for hotels
News / Technology
How generative AI is impacting revenue management for hotels
By Morgan Hines | April 4, 2024
 Predictions vary, but generally experts agree generative artificial intelligence - and AI more broadly - will greatly improve the ability of hotels to drive revenue.... Read More
BlaBlaCar receives €100M to bolster multimodal growth
News / Online
BlaBlaCar receives €100M to bolster multimodal growth
By Morgan Hines | April 3, 2024
 Paris-based BlaBlaCar said it has reached profitability over the last two years and will use this new funding to extend its multimodal strategy.  ... Read More
The impact of American Airlines' distribution changes one year on
News / Distribution
The impact of American Airlines' distribution changes one year on
By Linda Fox | April 3, 2024
American Airlines has made no secret of its goal of 100% internet-based bookings and other carriers are showing signs of following suit with varying strategies.... Read More
Spotlight shines brighter on algorithmic price-fixing in hospitality
News / Online
Spotlight shines brighter on algorithmic price-fixing in hospitality
By Jeffrey Weinstein - Hotel Investment Today | April 3, 2024
After a series of lawsuits, newly expressed interest in a case by the U.S. Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission could signal more scrutiny over alleged hotel pricing collusion.   ... Read More
Trip.com Group and AirAsia to collaborate across multiple lines of business
News / Online
Trip.com Group and AirAsia to collaborate across multiple lines of business
By Mitra Sorrells | April 2, 2024
Capital A CEO Tony Fernandes said AirAsia's growth plans are focused on China and on getting Trip.com Group's customers into Southeast Asia.... Read More
Dutch startup Stippl announces funding, plans to use generative AI
News / Startups
Dutch startup Stippl announces funding, plans to use generative AI
By Morgan Hines | April 2, 2024
“All-in-one” travel platform Stippl has received €575,000 in funding as it plans its expansion.... Read More
Concur founder Steve Singh and investors acquire Direct Travel
News / Online
Concur founder Steve Singh and investors acquire Direct Travel
By Linda Fox | April 2, 2024
Direct Travel will integrate technology from Center, Spotnana and Troop as well as its own AI technology to create a more joined up experience for business travelers.... Read More
Trip.com Group on growth strategies, experiences and generative AI
News / Distribution
Trip.com Group on growth strategies, experiences and generative AI
By Linda Fox | April 2, 2024
Trip.com COO Schubert Lou discusses the current focus for the China-based online travel agency and the outlook for travel in 2024.... Read More
India’s EaseMyTrip acquires minority interest in ETrav Tech
News / Online
India’s EaseMyTrip acquires minority interest in ETrav Tech
By Mitra Sorrells | April 1, 2024
EaseMyTrip has made several investments in the last year to diversify its business beyond air travel into hotels and said this investment will help it grow its B2B efforts.... Read More
STARTUP STAGE: Obvlo helps travel brands provide personalized destination content
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Obvlo helps travel brands provide personalized destination content
By Mitra Sorrells | April 1, 2024
Founded in 2021, Obvlo currently works with hotels that are part of the Hilton, Marriott and IHG brands, and the company is planning to expand its work to destinations and airlines.... Read More
3 essential AI-powered solutions travel companies must integrate in 2024
Opinion / Technology
3 essential AI-powered solutions travel companies must integrate in 2024
By Ivan Saprov- Voyagu | April 1, 2024
AI can provide unparalleled opportunities for travel companies to streamline operations and enhance the overall customer experience.     ... Read More
Layoffs hit Travelport’s commercial organization across all regions
News / Distribution
Layoffs hit Travelport’s commercial organization across all regions
By Mitra Sorrells | March 29, 2024
A Travelport spokesperson said the reduction did not affect a "material number of employees" and was done to help the company operate with efficiency and agility.... Read More
The 3 AI fintech trends shaping travel in 2024
Opinion / Technology
The 3 AI fintech trends shaping travel in 2024
By David Doctor - Outpayce from Amadeus | March 29, 2024
Outpayce CEO David Doctor looks at how machine learning and AI are impacting travel payments.... Read More
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