Here's our roundup of the people, product and partner news from the global travel industry this week.... Read More

The investment to acquire customers and strengthen brand sets a new record for the online giants and demonstrates the ferocious competition for customers in the market.... Read More

The funding, which included investors such as Lighthouse, will be used to fuel global growth and further develop the company's white-label AI assistant.  ... Read More

A sophisticated affiliate strategy can ensure you’re reaching the right person, at the right time, with the right message according to Josh Heller of Rakuten Advertising.... Read More

When it comes to the merger and acquisition (M&A) landscape, technology and political issues appear to be playing more of a role in the decisions being made by authorities.... Read More

Apaleo said it has created Agent Hub to help hoteliers and tech developers share, adopt, discover and build solutions based on AI.... Read More

Sertifi offers an SaaS platform for the hotel and hospitality industry that enables global brands and independent hotels groups to securely sign contracts, exchange payment details and complete payments.... Read More

SITA's latest airline investment report reveals cybersecurity, data analysis and passenger management are the top areas carriers plan to devote IT resources to this year.... Read More

Eric Goldreyer has spent three decades in the travel industry, with a focus on short-term rentals as founder of BedandBreakfast.com back in 1995 and later co-founder of TurnKey Vacation Rentals.... Read More

The China-based online travel agency said outbound bookings have recovered to 120% of pre-COVID levels.... Read More

A new report from Lufthansa Innovation Hub found airlines tend to be conservative when it comes to investing in startups, but those that do are prioritizing startups working in sustainability and AI.  ... Read More

It seems many travelers start planning with a specific place in mind (almost six in 10), but one-third need to narrow down their choice from a few options.... Read More

The airline is working to enhance the customer experience through a new website and mobile app while a new payment platform and revenue management system will also help drive efficiency.... Read More

The U.S. Travel Association is recommending a White House task force be set up to focus on what's needed to accommodate the upcoming decade of events.... Read More

Many TMCs are no longer fit for purpose. They are drowning in data, fighting archaic processes and stuck in a business model optimized more for survival than service delivery.... Read More