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Airbnb puts new spin on experiences with “Icons” launch
News / Online
Airbnb puts new spin on experiences with “Icons” launch
By Mitra Sorrells | May 1, 2024
Aligned with its strategy to move beyond its core short-term rental business, Airbnb is launching new experiences created in partnership with "the world's greatest icons."... Read More
AI-powered trip planner Mindtrip officially launches
News / Technology
AI-powered trip planner Mindtrip officially launches
By Morgan Hines | May 1, 2024
Mindtrip, which had been available in beta, made its official consumer debut Wednesday.... Read More
Trivago claims early success of brand marketing switch
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Trivago claims early success of brand marketing switch
By Linda Fox | May 1, 2024
Trivago reported a net loss for the quarter of €8.4 million compared with net profit of €9.9 million for Q1 2023.... Read More
Spotnana to provide booking platform for JTB Business Travel
News / Technology
Spotnana to provide booking platform for JTB Business Travel
By Linda Fox | May 1, 2024
JTB Business Travel is looking to modernize business travel booking and management by using Spotnana’s cloud-based travel platform.... Read More
Amadeus’ Outpayce secures license to offer regulated payments services
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Amadeus’ Outpayce secures license to offer regulated payments services
By D.J. Catron | May 1, 2024
The license allows Outpayce to provide regulated payment services in Spain initially and eventually across the European Union under Europe’s passporting system.  ... Read More
How visual content is reshaping flight shopping for travelers, airlines and resellers
News / Technology
How visual content is reshaping flight shopping for travelers, airlines and resellers
By Mitra Sorrells | May 1, 2024
One of the pillars of customer-centricity in the airline industry is rich content – giving flight shoppers a clear and visually compelling booking experience similar to what they see from online retailers such as Amazon. ... Read More
STARTUP STAGE: Itair aims to help creators make their content bookable with AI
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Itair aims to help creators make their content bookable with AI
By Morgan Hines | April 30, 2024
Itair, Inc. CEO Priya Agarwal believes "Tiktok/Reels are now the new travel search engine," and she and her partner, CTO Swapnil Thombre, are hoping to help creators monetize their work.... Read More
Hospitality stakeholders on fixing the data silo problem
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Hospitality stakeholders on fixing the data silo problem
By Morgan Hines | April 30, 2024
Despite years of work across the hospitality industry, hotels are still struggling to connect guest data across multiple systems, inhibiting their ability to provide an optimal guest experience.... Read More
Why trip-planning startups struggle, even as consumers call for an easier way
News / Startups
Why trip-planning startups struggle, even as consumers call for an easier way
By D.J. Catron | April 30, 2024
An Accenture survey found consumers feel less confident about booking a hotel than buying a car, and booking a flight was nearly as nerve-wracking as getting a mortgage.... Read More
Will cutting emissions cut into corporate travel?
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Will cutting emissions cut into corporate travel?
By Lorraine Sileo - Phocuswright | April 29, 2024
This is a preview of Phocuswright's full report, Green Dilemma: How cutting emissions cuts into corporate travel.  ... Read More
Could using algorithms to set hotel rates become illegal?
Opinion / Technology
Could using algorithms to set hotel rates become illegal?
By Adam Harris – Cloudbeds | April 29, 2024
The U.S. government is sending strong signals that algorithmic pricing solutions could represent a price-fixing conspiracy – a view hospitality professionals reject.... Read More
Hotels’ digital revenue hits record high, report shows
News / Distribution
Hotels’ digital revenue hits record high, report shows
By Arvindh Yuvaraj - WebinTravel | April 26, 2024
The D-Edge report, drawing from the data of almost 5,000 independent hotels and small hotel groups across Europe and Asia, reveals a sharp increase in digital revenue for hotels.  ... Read More
Phocuswright/WiT Global Startup Pitch returns with new format
News / Startups
Phocuswright/WiT Global Startup Pitch returns with new format
By PhocusWire | April 26, 2024
Now in its third year, the Global Startup Pitch leverages the expertise of Phocuswright, PhocusWire, WiT and industry partners to surface the most innovative technologies impacting travel today.  ... Read More
How technology is helping to fuel wellness opportunities for travelers
News / Technology
How technology is helping to fuel wellness opportunities for travelers
By Morgan Hines | April 26, 2024
Travel tech leaders focused on wellness have an eye trained on the future - with predictions as to how technology may impact traveler wellness and wellness tourism.... Read More
Hostaway launches financial services for STRs
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Hostaway launches financial services for STRs
By D.J. Catron | April 25, 2024
Hostaway Capital, in partnership with Parafin, will offer financing options for vacation rental property management.  ... Read More
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