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Generative AI check-in: HomeToGo on integrating artificial intelligence across its platform
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Generative AI check-in: HomeToGo on integrating artificial intelligence across its platform
By Morgan Hines | February 13, 2024
PhocusWire is checking in with travel companies that were early adopters of generative artificial intelligence around a year after brands began implementing the technology. ... Read More
Tripadvisor considers potential sale that would take it private
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Tripadvisor considers potential sale that would take it private
By Derek Catron | February 12, 2024
Tripadvisor has formed a special committee and retained an advisor to consider potential deal proposals.... Read More
Replyable launches to help hospitality businesses with online reputation
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Replyable launches to help hospitality businesses with online reputation
By Linda Fox | February 12, 2024
Launched by ex-Google Maps and Amazon engineers, Replyable uses artificial intelligence to help businesses monitor and reply to customer reviews... Read More
Startup travel planner Layla acquires AI-itinerary builder Roam Around
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Startup travel planner Layla acquires AI-itinerary builder Roam Around
By Mitra Sorrells | February 12, 2024
Roam Around founder Shie Gabbai is now chief operating officer at Layla, a startup that launched last fall with backing from travel veterans Andy Phillipps, Barry Smith and Brent Hoberman.... Read More
Joby gets exclusive rights to fly electric air taxis in Dubai
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Joby gets exclusive rights to fly electric air taxis in Dubai
By Linda Fox | February 12, 2024
Joby is hoping to begin air taxi operations as early as 2025 in Dubai and has signed a partnership with Skyports for the development and operation of four locations.... Read More
Jeff Katz on Journera’s shutdown and why a connected trip still matters
Opinion / Startups
Jeff Katz on Journera’s shutdown and why a connected trip still matters
By Jeff Katz - Journera | February 12, 2024
Jeff Katz shares his lessons from trying to build Journera and why he still believes in the need for the industry to break down silos in a traveler’s journey.... Read More
Car-sharing marketplace Getaround announces restructure
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Car-sharing marketplace Getaround announces restructure
By Morgan Hines | February 9, 2024
Getaround announced workplace reductions impacting almost 30% of the company’s North American staff.... Read More
Holdbar gets backing from Brent Hoberman for experience management tech
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Holdbar gets backing from Brent Hoberman for experience management tech
By Linda Fox | February 9, 2024
Denmark-based Holdbar, which launched last year, has developed software enabling experience providers to create, promote and sell activities.... Read More
Jeff Katz is shutting down Journera, his startup that tried to create a connected trip
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Jeff Katz is shutting down Journera, his startup that tried to create a connected trip
By Mitra Sorrells | February 8, 2024
The founder of Orbitz created Journera in 2016 with the goal of creating a secure, real-time data exchange for creating more seamless travel journeys.... Read More
Peter Kern stepping down, Ariane Gorin to take over as Expedia Group CEO in May
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Peter Kern stepping down, Ariane Gorin to take over as Expedia Group CEO in May
By Mitra Sorrells and Derek Catron | February 8, 2024
Kern has been Expedia Group's CEO since April 2020. The announcement came during an earnings call in which the company reported its highest ever full-year and fourth quarter revenue.... Read More
Travel startup Nicer raises $2M to bring AI to travel advisors
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Travel startup Nicer raises $2M to bring AI to travel advisors
By Mitra Sorrells | February 8, 2024
The startup launched last year and has several prominent advisors, including Microsoft's Shane O'Flaherty and Brook Bay Capital founder Gilad Berenstein.... Read More
Project 3 Mobility raises €100M
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Project 3 Mobility raises €100M
By Morgan Hines | February 8, 2024
Autonomous mobility as a service platform Project 3 Mobility closes its Series A round as it works on urban mobility systems.... Read More
Let’s not love our favorite destinations to death!
Opinion / Online
Let’s not love our favorite destinations to death!
By Gaurav Bhatnagar - TBO.com | February 8, 2024
TBO.com co-founder Gaurav Bhatnagar says the travel industry needs to stop pointing fingers at governments and tourism boards and instead take responsibility - and action - to reduce overtourism.... Read More
Cosmic Aerospace raises $4.5M for electric aircraft development
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Cosmic Aerospace raises $4.5M for electric aircraft development
By PhocusWire | February 7, 2024
The electric aircraft startup will use the seed funding to advance technology for its zero-emission vehicles capable of carrying 24 passengers and flying 600 miles.  ... Read More
Duetto focuses on groups and events with acquisition of Micerate
News / Technology
Duetto focuses on groups and events with acquisition of Micerate
By Linda Fox | February 7, 2024
The Micerate platform brings revenue optimization tools to hotels, makes the quoting process more efficient and creates personalized meeting and event space booking engines for properties.... Read More
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