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How travel and financial institutions are tapping into the experiences trend
News / Technology
How travel and financial institutions are tapping into the experiences trend
By Linda Fox | January 17, 2024
Senior executives from Capital One, Choice and Hilton share perspectives on providing consumers with the experiences they want and how technology is increasingly playing a role.... Read More
Musement brings tours and activities to EasyJet
News / Distribution
Musement brings tours and activities to EasyJet
By Linda Fox | January 16, 2024
The deal builds on an existing partnership with EasyJet Holidays, which has been in place for more than a year.... Read More
IBS Software broadens offering with acquisition of Above Property Services
News / Technology
IBS Software broadens offering with acquisition of Above Property Services
By Linda Fox | January 16, 2024
IBS Software said the deal will help it expand in the hospitality sector by adding central reservation, property management and revenue management technology to its services.... Read More
Growth of global short-term rental bookings slowing as volume shifts to hotels
News / Online
Growth of global short-term rental bookings slowing as volume shifts to hotels
By Phocuswright Research | January 16, 2024
Travelers have experienced the peaks and valleys of the STR segment and overall find themselves in a more discerning place.... Read More
Younger travelers boost importance of sustainability, new research shows
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Younger travelers boost importance of sustainability, new research shows
By Derek Catron | January 16, 2024
Research from the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance finds a growing market opportunity for sustainable travel that’s likely to accelerate.  ... Read More
Travel's journey through the generative AI platform shift
Opinion / Technology
Travel's journey through the generative AI platform shift
By Mario Gavira | January 16, 2024
Mario Gavira discusses whether we're in the midst of a pivotal moment that will see the rise of a new platform allowing us to interact and harness artificial intelligence.... Read More
Female Founders in Hospitality builds community of support
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Female Founders in Hospitality builds community of support
By Mitra Sorrells | January 12, 2024
Nina Kleaveland, creator of the group Female Founders in Hospitality, and former Expedia executive and group member Melissa Maher discuss the purpose and structure of the organization and how women can apply to become members.... Read More
How technology can help airlines meet traveler expectations
Opinion / Technology
How technology can help airlines meet traveler expectations
By Andrew Wilcock - Accelya | January 12, 2024
With the aviation industry continuing to chart its course to recovery, it's critical airlines adopt cutting-edge technology solutions to ensure their competitiveness in this evolving landscape.... Read More
Kayak sees 15X increase in aircraft filter usage following Alaska Airlines incident
News / Technology
Kayak sees 15X increase in aircraft filter usage following Alaska Airlines incident
By Morgan Hines | January 11, 2024
Travelers are exercising caution and using tools like Kayak’s aircraft filter when looking to book flights after a door plug flew off an Alaska Airlines flight.... Read More
TerraPay - Launch pitch at The Phocuswright Conference 2023
Interview / Online
TerraPay - Launch pitch at The Phocuswright Conference 2023
By PhocusWire | January 11, 2024
Founded in 2014, TerraPay offers issuing, acquiring, pay-out and international money transfer capabilities to clients worldwide.... Read More
Record online direct bookings are driving innovation in hospitality, survey finds
News / Technology
Record online direct bookings are driving innovation in hospitality, survey finds
By Morgan Hines & Derek Catron | January 11, 2024
The hotel industry is making strides when it comes to digitalization, but there's still plenty of room to grow, according to a recent report from H2c.... Read More
Dott and Tier plan joint entity forming European micromobility leader
News / Startups
Dott and Tier plan joint entity forming European micromobility leader
By Linda Fox | January 10, 2024
Subject to several conditions, the transaction bringing together micromobility businesses Dott and Tier should be completed in early March.... Read More
Travel app downloads, time spent on mobile up in 2023
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Travel app downloads, time spent on mobile up in 2023
By Mitra Sorrells | January 10, 2024
According to Data.ai's "State of Mobile 2024" report, in 2023 travel app downloads numbered just more than 3 billion – up 13% from 2.7 billion in 2022. ... Read More
Amtrav dishes data on American Airlines NDC strategy
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Amtrav dishes data on American Airlines NDC strategy
By Linda Fox | January 10, 2024
In April 2023, American Airlines removed many of its lowest fares from traditional distribution channels enabling only working with NDC channels to access the content.... Read More
Tripadvisor's Goldberg talks strategy, AI potential and digital marketing
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Tripadvisor's Goldberg talks strategy, AI potential and digital marketing
By Linda Fox | January 10, 2024
At The Phocuswright Conference 2023, Tripadvisor CEO Matt Goldberg discussed the importance of the brands working together and how its generative AI initiatives are developing.... Read More