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AI Insights: Generative AI to vet rental homes
News / Technology
AI Insights: Generative AI to vet rental homes
By PhocusWire | August 14, 2023
Doron Meyassed, co-founder and CEO of rental home provider Plum Guide, shares how the company is boosting efficiency through generative artificial intelligence.... Read More
Supporting sustainability in travel loyalty
Opinion / Online
Supporting sustainability in travel loyalty
By Kenneth Purcell – iSeatz | August 14, 2023
Sustainability-related rewards align with members’ values. But travel loyalty programs need the technological wherewithal to offer them.  ... Read More
Go City’s Owen, Tiqets’ Elzinga on the outlook and opportunity for experiences
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Go City’s Owen, Tiqets’ Elzinga on the outlook and opportunity for experiences
By PhocusWire | August 14, 2023
Tiqets founder and president Luuc Elzinga and Go City CEO Jon Owen discuss strategies to drive loyalty, the importance of tailoring products and payments to the user and other opportunities in the experiences sector.... Read More
Tech's answer to the new world of hospitality platforms
Opinion / Technology
Tech's answer to the new world of hospitality platforms
By Martin Reichenbach – Apaleo | August 11, 2023
As hospitality businesses diversify like never before, it’s clear that status quo for hospitality platforms is a thing of the past, opening the doors to a world of possibilities.  ... Read More
Earnings roundup: Amex GBT, Sonder, Vacasa and TUI Group
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Earnings roundup: Amex GBT, Sonder, Vacasa and TUI Group
By Mitra Sorrells | August 11, 2023
As publicly traded travel companies continue to report their earnings for the three months ending in June, we round up the latest reports.  ... Read More
Cornerstone teams with Traxo on better business travel data
News / Technology
Cornerstone teams with Traxo on better business travel data
By Derek Catron | August 11, 2023
Cornerstone Information Systems plans to integrate Traxo’s out-of-channel travel bookings into its data and automation products.  ... Read More
Mastercard report sees business travel at tipping point
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Mastercard report sees business travel at tipping point
By Derek Catron | August 10, 2023
With global business travel staging a comeback after years of uncertainty, Mastercard’s survey of travel decision makers identifies opportunities to support transformation.  ... Read More
Could high-end RV parks be the next hot category for lodging?
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Could high-end RV parks be the next hot category for lodging?
By Derek Catron | August 10, 2023
A Texas developer is investing $700 million – with more money in the pipeline – to create a new brand of amenity-rich RV parks suitable for year-round use.... Read More
Outdoorsy offers financial support to encourage “glamping entrepreneurs”
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Outdoorsy offers financial support to encourage “glamping entrepreneurs”
By Mitra Sorrells | August 9, 2023
In the last year Outdoorsy has expanded beyond RVs to acquire two campgrounds and to offer other accommodations such as tents, cabins and tiny homes. ... Read More
Inspirato gets $25M injection from Capital One Ventures
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Inspirato gets $25M injection from Capital One Ventures
By Linda Fox | August 9, 2023
Luxury travel subscription service Inspirato was launched in 2011 and went public via special purpose acquisition company in early 2022.... Read More
After successful test, SITA and Indicio accelerate digital travel ID
News / Technology
After successful test, SITA and Indicio accelerate digital travel ID
By Mitra Sorrells | August 9, 2023
Following a pilot in Aruba, SITA and Indicio are expanding their work on decentralized identity solutions that enable passengers to create a digital version of their passport that is stored in a mobile wallet.... Read More
IHG reports revenue, user and download gains for its mobile app
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IHG reports revenue, user and download gains for its mobile app
By Linda Fox | August 9, 2023
The company also revealed the latest developments on attribute selling and its Guest Reservation System.... Read More
Tour and activity booking system provider Respax acquires Livn
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Tour and activity booking system provider Respax acquires Livn
By Janelle Visser - Arival | August 8, 2023
Another tech acquisition in the in-destination experiences sector sees Australia-based booking system provider ResPax take over struggling B2B connectivity provider Livn.... Read More
Derive Ventures on small checks and strategic partnerships
News / Startups
Derive Ventures on small checks and strategic partnerships
By Linda Fox | August 8, 2023
With a fund of about $30 million, San Francisco-based Derive Ventures is looking to invest in travel startups at seed and Series A stage.... Read More
How online travel agencies plan to win and retain customers
News / Online
How online travel agencies plan to win and retain customers
By Phocuswright Research | August 8, 2023
Mobile has become one of the biggest strategic focus areas for online travel agencies, as they look drive more direct customer interaction to reduce their marketing spend and their reliance on Google.... Read More
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