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How influencer content is reaping rewards for travel companies
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How influencer content is reaping rewards for travel companies
By Linda Fox | November 10, 2023
A study from Jerne, a platform connecting creators with experience providers, shows the results of a hosted influencer visit in terms of post engagement from fans and followers.... Read More
Booking.com adds cruise content in partnership with World Travel Holdings
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Booking.com adds cruise content in partnership with World Travel Holdings
By Mitra Sorrells | November 10, 2023
U.S. consumers can now access more than 10,000 sailings on more than 30 cruise lines from 55 departure points around the world.    ... Read More
OTA Insight expands capabilities through single platform, rebrands to Lighthouse
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OTA Insight expands capabilities through single platform, rebrands to Lighthouse
By Linda Fox | November 9, 2023
Following acquisitions in 2022 and earlier this year the company felt it had outgrown the OTA Insight name. The unified platform offers wider business intelligence capabilities, including more short-term rental insights.... Read More
Raus adds €8.5M in funding for nature-based stays platform
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Raus adds €8.5M in funding for nature-based stays platform
By Linda Fox | November 9, 2023
Germany-based Raus offers cabin accommodation in areas near German cities, including Berlin and Dresden. The investment will go towards expansion across Europe with a launch in Austria planned soon.... Read More
Vacation rental startup from Airbnb alums raises $18M Series A
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Vacation rental startup from Airbnb alums raises $18M Series A
By PhocusWire | November 9, 2023
Summer combines a rent-to-own program with short-term rentals and property management.... Read More
How property data will unlock AI and shape short-term rentals
Opinion / Technology
How property data will unlock AI and shape short-term rentals
By Jeremy Gall — Breezeway | November 9, 2023
As AI starts to drive new paradigms of property management, it will be those who solve the problem of leveraging property data and guest details who will be in the driver’s seat.... Read More
Microsoft and Tripadvisor on what OpenAI’s DevDay product announcements mean for travel
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Microsoft and Tripadvisor on what OpenAI’s DevDay product announcements mean for travel
By Mitra Sorrells | November 8, 2023
In PhocusWire's fourth Let's Hear It! LinkedIn Audio event, Tripadvisor head of data Rahul Todkar and Microsoft regional vice president for advertising Pablo Laucirica unpack the meaning of OpenAI's latest updates for the travel industry.... Read More
Where next for Etraveli with Booking.com deal off the table?
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Where next for Etraveli with Booking.com deal off the table?
By Linda Fox | November 8, 2023
Following a veto by European regulators of the Booking.com-Etraveli acquisition, Etraveli CEO Mathias Hedlund talks about what’s next for the company, growth opportunities and its focus on flights.... Read More
Airbnb’s new AI-powered “Guest Favorites” property badge will update daily
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Airbnb’s new AI-powered “Guest Favorites” property badge will update daily
By Mitra Sorrells | November 8, 2023
The new badge, part of the Airbnb's Winter Release, comes just days after the company shuttered its Plus program, which was a more manual, design-focused evaluation.... Read More
Fairlyne announces partnership with Rail Europe
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Fairlyne announces partnership with Rail Europe
By Morgan Hines | November 8, 2023
Fairlyne’s platform - which is designed to distribute vouchers to ticket resellers - should align with Rail Europe's vision to build a convenient and sustainable rail travel ecosystem.... Read More
IHG, Hilton, Marriott, Wyndham: How hotels prioritize mobile apps
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IHG, Hilton, Marriott, Wyndham: How hotels prioritize mobile apps
By Morgan Hines | November 7, 2023
Hotel brands are adding more features to their mobile apps and using them as key tools for loyalty as consumers continue to be glued to their phones.... Read More
Travel helps Uber drive to another profitable quarter
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Travel helps Uber drive to another profitable quarter
By Derek Catron | November 7, 2023
Surging global travel demand played a part in Uber's strong quarter, CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said during a call with investors Tuesday morning.... Read More
Amadeus shares optimistic outlook, reports positive earnings
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Amadeus shares optimistic outlook, reports positive earnings
By Morgan Hines | November 7, 2023
Amadeus’ total revenue was up more than 14% in the quarter, with the biggest jump coming from its air distribution and air IT solutions segments.... Read More
Tripadvisor Q3 revenue up across all segments, most sharply for Viator
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Tripadvisor Q3 revenue up across all segments, most sharply for Viator
By Mitra Sorrells | November 6, 2023
Tripadvisor's total revenue in the third quarter of this year was $533 million, up 16% year over year, with nearly half of that revenue coming from Viator.... Read More
Google Maps: A new direct channel for tour operators and activities
Opinion / Online
Google Maps: A new direct channel for tour operators and activities
By Brennen Bliss – Propellic | November 6, 2023
Google Maps has been evolving to serve travelers and travel brands over the past few years, and its newest major update could lead to increased direct bookings for tour operators and activities.... Read More
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