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From chatbot to top slot – effective use of AI in hospitality
Opinion / Technology
From chatbot to top slot – effective use of AI in hospitality
By Richard Valtr – Mews | October 10, 2023
Hospitality needs to look past cost cutting to discover the ultimate value in artificial intelligence, bringing together dependable but inspiring service with optimized operations.... Read More
MDO acquires HelloGM
News / Online
MDO acquires HelloGM
By Morgan Hines | October 9, 2023
 The centralizing hotel data platform is boosting its back-office automation capabilities with its new acquisition.... Read More
AI Insights: Generative AI to enhance vacation rental software Lodgify
News / Online
AI Insights: Generative AI to enhance vacation rental software Lodgify
By PhocusWire | October 9, 2023
Lodgify's co-founder and CEO Dennis Klett answers our questions about how the company is working with generative AI.... Read More
Attraction World Group looks to growth through acquisition by new investment company
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Attraction World Group looks to growth through acquisition by new investment company
By Linda Fox | October 9, 2023
Attraction World Group will use the investment for geographic expansion as well as technology investment and acquisitions.... Read More
Alaska Airlines unveils Airline Venture Lab to address challenges
News / Startups
Alaska Airlines unveils Airline Venture Lab to address challenges
By Linda Fox | October 9, 2023
Alaska's Airlines Venture Lab is looking to launch its first startup in 2024 and will focus on solutions to address friction in air travel.... Read More
Where are they now? Checking in with our Hot 25 Startups of 2019
News / Online
Where are they now? Checking in with our Hot 25 Startups of 2019
By Morgan Hines | October 9, 2023
Sanctifly, Stay22, Lumo, Beyond, TravelPerk and GuestReady update PhocusWire on what they’ve been up to since they were named part of PhocusWire’s Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2019.... Read More
Mending the data disconnect between green certifications, hotels and consumers
Opinion / Technology
Mending the data disconnect between green certifications, hotels and consumers
By Frederik Steensgaard – BeCause | October 9, 2023
Hospitality can become a greener industry with a technology platform that more efficiently maps and communicates sustainability efforts to certification criteria, frameworks and standards.  ... Read More
Getting beyond the impasse between airlines and the corporate travel community
News / Distribution
Getting beyond the impasse between airlines and the corporate travel community
By Linda Fox | October 6, 2023
Frustration between airlines trying to seek more modern ways to sell their products and corporate travel managers who feel left behind bubbled over this week at the Institute of Travel Management conference.  ... Read More
Travelsoft welcomes Capza as minority shareholder
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Travelsoft welcomes Capza as minority shareholder
By Morgan Hines | October 5, 2023
Travelsoft seeks to bolster travel tech consolidation strategy with Capza’s new minority shareholder status.... Read More
Habyt lands $40M for co-living concept expansion
News / Startups
Habyt lands $40M for co-living concept expansion
By Linda Fox | October 5, 2023
Investment in the Germany-based business was led by Korelya Capital and Deutsche Invest with Exor Ventures, Endeavor Catalyst and existing investors also participating.... Read More
Instagram moments boosting importance of travel experiences
News / Online
Instagram moments boosting importance of travel experiences
By D.J. Catron | October 5, 2023
While experiences continue to gain importance in travel planning, factors such as limited online supply, weather and fixed pricing create disincentives to book far in advance.  ... Read More
Expedia Group expands B2B portfolio in Asia Pacific
News / Distribution
Expedia Group expands B2B portfolio in Asia Pacific
By Mitra Sorrells | October 4, 2023
Expedia Group calls Asia Pacific a "critical region" for continued growth of its B2B business as it adds several airlines and other new distribution partners.... Read More
Blacklane adds mobility provider Sixt as an investor
News / Online
Blacklane adds mobility provider Sixt as an investor
By Linda Fox | October 4, 2023
The exact investment is undisclosed and comes in addition to earlier Series F investment from Mercedes-Benz Mobility and Gargash Enterprises.... Read More
Hopper cuts 250 jobs, citing push to full-scale travel platform
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Hopper cuts 250 jobs, citing push to full-scale travel platform
By Derek Catron | October 4, 2023
Fred Lalonde, CEO of the Montreal-based company, told a Canadian newspaper the cuts — equal to 30% of full-time staff — were needed to reach profitability.  ... Read More
Mews looks to boost hotel guest experiences with acquisition
News / Technology
Mews looks to boost hotel guest experiences with acquisition
By Derek Catron | October 4, 2023
Nomi Travel, a startup that uses AI to provide users with recommendations on local activities based on their interests, is the seventh acquisition by Mews.  ... Read More
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