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Marriott to prominently display resort fees this month
News / Online
Marriott to prominently display resort fees this month
By Jeffrey Weinstein - Hotel Investment Today | May 1, 2023
Marriott is making this required moved based on a 2021 settlement in a Pennsylvania court regarding resort fees as a deceptive practice. ... Read More
Vacasa receives notice of potential Nasdaq delisting
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Vacasa receives notice of potential Nasdaq delisting
By Kathryn Walson | May 1, 2023
Vacasa said it “intends to monitor the closing bid price of its stock and assess potential actions to regain compliance with the Nasdaq Listing Rules, which may include a reverse stock split.”... Read More
Expedia Group to power new SoFi Travel site
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Expedia Group to power new SoFi Travel site
By Mitra Sorrells | May 1, 2023
Expedia Group also provides travel content and services for financial institutions including Revolut, Scotiabank, American Express, Royal Bank of Canada and more.... Read More
How more travel companies make “magic” with ChatGPT
News / Technology
How more travel companies make “magic” with ChatGPT
By Derek Catron | May 1, 2023
We've gathered information from more companies that are integrating ChatGPT, including Hospitable which is using it to respond to guest messages.  ... Read More
Claims fraud in travel - another form of chargeback
Opinion / Online
Claims fraud in travel - another form of chargeback
By Monica Eaton - Chargebacks911 | May 1, 2023
Using modern technology, travel merchants can significantly reduce the number of fraudulent claims they receive while maintaining the customer relationships that their businesses are built on.... Read More
GBTA survey shows buyer frustration with NDC drive
News / Distribution
GBTA survey shows buyer frustration with NDC drive
By Michael B. Baker - BTN | May 1, 2023
More than 80% of buyers said they still need more education about NDC and airline retailing and distribution, and about half said their TMC lacks sufficient information on NDC.... Read More
Hyatt plans to acquire hotel booking platform for £53M
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Hyatt plans to acquire hotel booking platform for £53M
By Mitra Sorrells | April 28, 2023
London-based luxury hotel booking site Mr & Mrs Smith, launched in 2003, offers direct booking access to more than 1,500 boutique and luxury properties around the world.  ... Read More
Understanding ChatGPT for tourism and hospitality
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Understanding ChatGPT for tourism and hospitality
By PhocusWire | April 28, 2023
Learn more about how to use ChatGPT, examples of applications, risks to consider and what to expect in the future in this webinar co-hosted by PhocusWire and Miles Partnership.... Read More
Big Red Group, Ecotourism Australia partner for sustainable tourism
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Big Red Group, Ecotourism Australia partner for sustainable tourism
By Derek Catron | April 28, 2023
Experience operators on Big Red Group’s platform will be able to demonstrate their sustainable credentials by showcasing certifications from Ecotourism Australia, a not-for-profit that promotes sustainable tourism.  ... Read More
HumanForest raises £12M to double its fleet, invest in tech
News / Startups
HumanForest raises £12M to double its fleet, invest in tech
By Kathryn Walson | April 27, 2023
The London-based company plans to invest the equity component into its user app and advertising technology platform.... Read More
Calculating ROI for business travel
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Calculating ROI for business travel
By Kathryn Walson | April 27, 2023
Scott Gillespie, founder and CEO of travel consulting business tClara, presents a framework and guidance for the industry on assigning monetary value to business travel.... Read More
Fixing the digital trust issue in ChatGPT for travel
News / Technology
Fixing the digital trust issue in ChatGPT for travel
By Mitra Sorrells | April 27, 2023
Experts in the field of decentralized identity say verifiable credentials combined with a decentralized communications protocol can enable the full power of ChatGPT to act as a virtual assistant for travel.... Read More
CWT's Patrick Andersen on distribution concerns, sustainability
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CWT's Patrick Andersen on distribution concerns, sustainability
By Linda Fox | April 27, 2023
Patrick Andersen, CEO of CWT, shared his views on the market and content fragmentation with the travel management community during the Institute of Travel Management Conference 2023 this week.... Read More
U.S. travel group urges funding to avoid airport chaos repeat
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U.S. travel group urges funding to avoid airport chaos repeat
By Derek Catron | April 26, 2023
 The U.S. Travel Association is calling for infrastructure and technology investments, along with workforce development for air traffic controllers, pilots and other aviation workers.  ... Read More
Sonder at risk of delisting from Nasdaq
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Sonder at risk of delisting from Nasdaq
By Kathryn Walson | April 26, 2023
The company has 180 calendar days – by Oct. 18 – to get in compliance with the minimum bid price requirement or it could be delisted.... Read More
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