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Way launches new tools to help hotels offer experiences
News / Technology
Way launches new tools to help hotels offer experiences
By D.J. Catron | March 12, 2024
The technology company’s new products allow hotels to manage and sell experiences without the need for third-party technologies that take customers off the hotel's website.  ... Read More
Airbnb's Stephenson on expansion beyond the core and AI
News / Online
Airbnb's Stephenson on expansion beyond the core and AI
By PhocusWire | March 12, 2024
Airbnb announced CFO Dave Stephenson would be taking up the newly created role of chief business officer to oversee its growth plans.... Read More
Airbnb banning indoor security cameras in all listings
News / Online
Airbnb banning indoor security cameras in all listings
By D.J. Catron | March 11, 2024
Airbnb had allowed security cameras in common areas, such as halls and living rooms, if they were disclosed on the listing page, clearly visible and were not in spaces like sleeping areas and bathrooms.... Read More
Point.me announces American Express partnership
News / Online
Point.me announces American Express partnership
By Morgan Hines | March 11, 2024
American Express card members will be able to use Point.me, a PhocusWire Hot 25 Travel Startup for 2024, to search for reward flights.... Read More
Amadeus acquires B2B payments specialist Voxel
News / Technology
Amadeus acquires B2B payments specialist Voxel
By Linda Fox | March 11, 2024
Amadeus said the acquisition supports its vision for a "smooth travel payment experience" and will complement its payments business, Outpayce.... Read More
AI Insights: Generative AI to drive personalization in hotels
News / Technology
AI Insights: Generative AI to drive personalization in hotels
By PhocusWire | March 11, 2024
Juanjo Rodriguez of the Hotels Network answers our questions on how the company is working with generative artificial intelligence.... Read More
From discovery page to destination: How travelers respond to what they see on social
News / Online
From discovery page to destination: How travelers respond to what they see on social
By Phocuswright Research | March 11, 2024
According to Phocuswright, encouraging dispersal is a battle of pushing awareness and reducing barriers to finding equal-value alternatives that satisfy both sustainability and travel needs.... Read More
GetYourGuide is hiring a TikTok content creator: Here’s why
News / Online
GetYourGuide is hiring a TikTok content creator: Here’s why
By Morgan Hines | March 11, 2024
Despite accelerating efforts to ban TikTok in the United States, GetYourGuide's job opening for a dedicated TikTok creator has received overwhelming interest.... Read More
STARTUP STAGE: Wertu uses artificial intelligence to improve sports travel itineraries
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Wertu uses artificial intelligence to improve sports travel itineraries
By Morgan Hines | March 8, 2024
Wertu, founded in October 2023 in Tel Aviv, aims to help travelers plan their ideal sports-focused itinerary with personalized elements by using artificial intelligence.... Read More
U.S. travel agents: Proving to be resilient and thriving
News / Distribution
U.S. travel agents: Proving to be resilient and thriving
By Phocuswright Research | March 8, 2024
Travel agencies have proven resilient, and the market is thriving. Today, the focus is on adopting new technologies and greater specializations for more personalized, targeted service.... Read More
Accor’s Maud Bailly on how AI can enhance the luxury hotel experience
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Accor’s Maud Bailly on how AI can enhance the luxury hotel experience
By Mitra Sorrells | March 8, 2024
Especially in the luxury sector, Accor's Maud Bailly said, “digital is an enabler” for hotel staff to create an enhanced, more emotional connection with guests.  ... Read More
WTTC partners with Oliver Wyman to drive sustainability in travel
News / Technology
WTTC partners with Oliver Wyman to drive sustainability in travel
By Linda Fox | March 7, 2024
WTTC and Oliver Wyman are helping the industry navigate the regulatory landscape when it comes to sustainability, while startups BeCause and Weeva are helping hotels with data collection and insights.... Read More
Why the Olympics, Taylor Swift mean more to STRs than just a revenue boost
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Why the Olympics, Taylor Swift mean more to STRs than just a revenue boost
By D.J. Catron | March 7, 2024
As short-term rentals grapple with new regulations, major events and tourist preferences may help solidify their place in the travel industry.  ... Read More
OpenAI wants to inspire European cities to use GenAI for tourism
News / Technology
OpenAI wants to inspire European cities to use GenAI for tourism
By Mitra Sorrells | March 6, 2024
OpenAI is partnering with the city of Dublin to create an itinerary planner built on GPT-4 and to host a workshop in the fall for leaders of other tourism destinations across the EU.... Read More
Evaneos invests in Planeterra as part of partnership to foster community tourism
News / Online
Evaneos invests in Planeterra as part of partnership to foster community tourism
By Mitra Sorrells | March 6, 2024
Evaneos is an online marketplace connecting travelers with local tourism agencies around the world, and Planeterra is a nonprofit founded by G Adventures founder Bruce Poon Tip.... Read More
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