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Trip.com Group sees pent-up demand drive bookings above 2019 levels
News / Online
Trip.com Group sees pent-up demand drive bookings above 2019 levels
By Mitra Sorrells | June 8, 2023
In a call with analysts to discuss Q1 results, company executives also spoke of continued integration of AI with "proper guardrails in place."... Read More
Differentiation through distribution when connectivity is commonplace
Opinion / Distribution
Differentiation through distribution when connectivity is commonplace
By George Dumitru - wbe.travel | June 8, 2023
The relative ease at which bedbanks connect travel sellers and hotels can cloud the picture when it comes to the cost of distribution.... Read More
Guarding against bias in ChatGPT and travel’s AI tools
News / Technology
Guarding against bias in ChatGPT and travel’s AI tools
By Derek Catron | June 8, 2023
Jyotika Singh, the director of data science at Placemakr, talks about the benefits and pitfalls AI and natural language processing present for the travel sector.  ... Read More
Volaris launches new flight subscription deal
News / Online
Volaris launches new flight subscription deal
By Derek Catron | June 7, 2023
This is the third subscription-based offering from the ultra-low-cost Mexican airline in partnership with Barcelona-based subscription specialist Caravelo.  ... Read More
Google partners with EU aviation agency on emission data standard
News / Online
Google partners with EU aviation agency on emission data standard
By Mitra Sorrells | June 7, 2023
Lufthansa Group is the pilot partner in this initiative and will provide an extensive set of flight data from specific flights that can be used to improve estimates for future flights on the same routes.  ... Read More
IATA, ATPCO teaming up to offer flight emissions data
News / Online
IATA, ATPCO teaming up to offer flight emissions data
By Derek Catron | June 7, 2023
ATPCO will integrate IATA's CO2 data into its API for flight amenities later this year.  ... Read More
Trip Affiliates Network raises $4.5M
News / Startups
Trip Affiliates Network raises $4.5M
By Derek Catron | June 7, 2023
Travel industry tech solutions provider looks to accelerate adoption of its direct booking and online travel services across Asia.  ... Read More
Priceline partners with Google to deploy generative AI
News / Technology
Priceline partners with Google to deploy generative AI
By Mitra Sorrells | June 6, 2023
Priceline will use the generative AI technology to create a new virtual travel assistant chatbot to improve internal workflows.... Read More
Online travel giants Q1 marketing spending shows wide variance
News / Online
Online travel giants Q1 marketing spending shows wide variance
By Mitra Sorrells | June 6, 2023
Expedia Group spent the highest percentage of revenue on marketing while Airbnb spent the least and focused on expanding brand awareness and balancing supply and demand.... Read More
AI Insights: Generative AI's impact on the shopping experience
News / Technology
AI Insights: Generative AI's impact on the shopping experience
By PhocusWire | June 6, 2023
Amadeus chief technology officer Sylvain Roy answers our questions on how the company is working with generative artificial intelligence technology.... Read More
Frontdesk acquires short-term rental operator Zencity
News / Startups
Frontdesk acquires short-term rental operator Zencity
By Derek Catron | June 6, 2023
The purchase is part of a plan to expand Frontdesk’s inventory of furnished apartments maintained to hotel standards that can be rented for nights, weeks or months at a time.  ... Read More
Iris launches venture arm to build hospitality tech ecosystem
News / Technology
Iris launches venture arm to build hospitality tech ecosystem
By Linda Fox | June 6, 2023
Iris Tech Ventures, spearheaded by Iris CEO Mark Horne, is targeting travel and hospitality startups across the world who are working on improving the guest experience.... Read More
Misterb&b adds in-app social network for LGBTQ+ travelers
News / Online
Misterb&b adds in-app social network for LGBTQ+ travelers
By Mitra Sorrells | June 5, 2023
The LGBTQ+-centric travel accommodation and experience booking platform’s new social network is intended to help users meet one another and also meet locals in destinations they are visiting.  ... Read More
Influencers v. advertisers - why travel marketing is transforming
Opinion / Online
Influencers v. advertisers - why travel marketing is transforming
By Noa Greenfield - Travelier | June 5, 2023
Today’s travelers are turning to social media to inspire their next trip; travel markets should adapt accordingly.... Read More
Trip.com unveils Trekki NFT to unite travel and Web3
News / Online
Trip.com unveils Trekki NFT to unite travel and Web3
By Linda Fox | June 5, 2023
Later this year the Singapore-based brand plans to sell 10,000 dolphin-themed NFTs, with its benefits tied to how much the token holder travels.... Read More
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