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Weeva - Launch Pitch at the Phocuswright Conference 2023
Interview / Startups
Weeva - Launch Pitch at the Phocuswright Conference 2023
By PhocusWire | December 14, 2023
Weeva, one of PhocusWire's Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024, is a holistic business sustainability management company.... Read More
Expedia Group's Julie Whalen talks tech transformation and travel demand
News / Online
Expedia Group's Julie Whalen talks tech transformation and travel demand
By Linda Fox | December 14, 2023
With just over a year as CFO of Expedia Group under her belt, Julie Whalen took to the stage at The Phocuswright Conference 2023 to discuss the company's technology developments, the impact of generative AI and the travel outlook.... Read More
Bookings Holdings names new CFO to replace retiring Goulden
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Bookings Holdings names new CFO to replace retiring Goulden
By Mitra Sorrells | December 13, 2023
Ewout Steenbergen will join the company in March as executive vice president and chief financial officer. He was most recently at S&P Global.... Read More
Nearly half of travel companies say they’ll increase ESG investment in ‘24
News / Technology
Nearly half of travel companies say they’ll increase ESG investment in ‘24
By Derek Catron | December 13, 2023
The survey commissioned by Amadeus included representatives from travel companies from nine markets and seven segments of the industry.  ... Read More
ChatGPT, travel data, OTAs: PhocusWire’s top opinion stories of 2023
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ChatGPT, travel data, OTAs: PhocusWire’s top opinion stories of 2023
By PhocusWire | December 13, 2023
This year's popular op-eds were heavy on AI and also covered TikTok and Instagram influencers and the loyalty strategies of Expedia, Booking, Hopper and Airbnb.... Read More
HomeToGo updates on AI developments, M&A strategy
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HomeToGo updates on AI developments, M&A strategy
By Linda Fox | December 12, 2023
HomeToGo has laid out how it plans to integrate further AI initiatives in 2024 as well as make more investments.... Read More
Sojern lays off staff company-wide
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Sojern lays off staff company-wide
By Mitra Sorrells | December 12, 2023
The company is not saying how many people have been laid off but said the cuts affect 20% of its staff "across various departments and levels."... Read More
Stayntouch lands $48M investment to expand PMS services
News / Technology
Stayntouch lands $48M investment to expand PMS services
By Linda Fox | December 12, 2023
United States-based Stayntouch said it will put the funds towards expanding its property management system software and payment services as well as customer acquisition.... Read More
ATPCO acquires travel data analytics startup 3Victors
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ATPCO acquires travel data analytics startup 3Victors
By Morgan Hines | December 12, 2023
ATPCO said the acquisition expands its data with real-time capabilities to further enhance its creation of tools that support the future of modern airline retailing.... Read More
STARTUP STAGE: Textomap creates interactive maps from location-based text
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Textomap creates interactive maps from location-based text
By Linda Fox | December 12, 2023
Textomap helps businesses and individuals visualize and display location-based content, which improves customer engagement by providing more context and data.... Read More
Google’s Vowinkel on the power of generative AI for travel marketers
News / Technology
Google’s Vowinkel on the power of generative AI for travel marketers
By Mitra Sorrells | December 12, 2023
While artificial intelligence and machine learning have been integral to Google’s offerings for years, 2023 brought a new concept to the fore: generative AI.... Read More
Flight Centre Travel Group creates global “AI Center of Excellence”
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Flight Centre Travel Group creates global “AI Center of Excellence”
By Mitra Sorrells | December 11, 2023
FCTG said the new division will focus on promoting, adopting and integrating AI into the company’s corporate divisions to enrich customer experiences, boost employee productivity and more.... Read More
AI Insights: Generative AI for search functionality in business travel programs
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AI Insights: Generative AI for search functionality in business travel programs
By PhocusWire | December 11, 2023
Tripism CEO Adam Kerr answers our questions on how the company is working with generative artificial intelligence.... Read More
TourReview - Launch pitch at The Phocuswright Conference 2023
Interview / Startups
TourReview - Launch pitch at The Phocuswright Conference 2023
By PhocusWire | December 11, 2023
TourReview helps tour operators manage their online reviews from all major platforms in one place so they can use customer feedback to improve their services and increase sales.  ... Read More
Airlines see less turbulence in accelerating NDC adoption
News / Distribution
Airlines see less turbulence in accelerating NDC adoption
By Derek Catron | December 11, 2023
Airlines’ progress in modernizing distribution through direct connections with customers and travel agencies could make 2024 a pivotal year.  ... Read More