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3 key insights from aviation chiefs at the World Aviation Festival
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3 key insights from aviation chiefs at the World Aviation Festival
By Linda Fox | October 2, 2023
PhocusWire recaps what the bosses of Emirates, IAG, TAP Air Portugal, Pegasus and IATA said about the hurdles aviation faces going forward during the World Aviation Forum 2023.... Read More
MeetingPackage announces $4.6M in Series A funding
News / Startups
MeetingPackage announces $4.6M in Series A funding
By Morgan Hines | October 2, 2023
The Finland-based company provides hotels software to digitize the sale and management of their meeting and event spaces, integrated with property management systems.  ... Read More
Fetcherr partners with Royal Air Maroc to implement automated pricing
News / Technology
Fetcherr partners with Royal Air Maroc to implement automated pricing
By Morgan Hines | October 2, 2023
The startup is sharing its generative pricing engine with the national carrier of Morocco.... Read More
Travel SEO in the world of AI “answer engines”
Opinion / Technology
Travel SEO in the world of AI “answer engines”
By Matthew Barker - Horizon Guides | September 29, 2023
After years of being cut out of the SEO action, is it wishful thinking to wonder if there’s a potential golden age for expert human-created content, provided it truly adds original perspectives and new knowledge to the world? ... Read More
Airbnb turns attention to other cities but would reopen talks with NYC
News / Online
Airbnb turns attention to other cities but would reopen talks with NYC
By Morgan Hines | September 28, 2023
Airbnb's Brian Chesky said the new rules make New York more expensive for travelers, but the head of the city's DMO said he is not concerned about an impact on the city's economy.... Read More
Sabre launches AI-based seat upgrade tool in collaboration with Google, Hopper
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Sabre launches AI-based seat upgrade tool in collaboration with Google, Hopper
By Mitra Sorrells | September 28, 2023
Sabre built its new solution in partnership with Hopper, which has just renamed its B2B product from Hopper Cloud to Hopper Technology Solutions, offering fintech, travel portals and a new suite of e-commerce solutions for travel suppliers.  ... Read More
NUMA raises $59M to grow its hospitality brand across Europe
News / Startups
NUMA raises $59M to grow its hospitality brand across Europe
By Mitra Sorrells | September 28, 2023
NUMA has more than 4,500 rooms and apartments in 10 countries across 28 cities in Europe including Berlin, Rome, Milan and Barcelona, with a focus on “boutique studios for modern travelers.”  ... Read More
Airline ancillary revenue hit $69B in 2022, beating 2019 levels
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Airline ancillary revenue hit $69B in 2022, beating 2019 levels
By Linda Fox | September 28, 2023
The top five U.S. airlines - Alaska, American Airlines, Delta, United and Southwest - generated ancillary revenue of almost $23 billion from loyalty programs in 2022.... Read More
Delta Air Lines on using AI throughout its business
News / Technology
Delta Air Lines on using AI throughout its business
By Morgan Hines | September 28, 2023
 Delta's senior vice president and chief digital officer Eric Phillips shared some of the carrier’s AI strategy, citing a “digital thread" throughout everything it is doing.... Read More
TravelLocal raises $10M Series B to accelerate international growth
News / Online
TravelLocal raises $10M Series B to accelerate international growth
By Mitra Sorrells | September 28, 2023
TravelLocal offers tailor-made holidays by connecting its clients with local experts in each destination, combining advice from vetted experts with the convenience of online booking.... Read More
Despegar rolls out generative AI trip planner, starting in Argentina
News / Technology
Despegar rolls out generative AI trip planner, starting in Argentina
By Mitra Sorrells | September 27, 2023
Travelers can use the planner to receive customized itineraries, put together packages that combine flights, accommodations and car rentals and receive recommendations of what to do in their destination.    ... Read More
2 months after split with Expedia, Hopper adds hotel inventory from Hotelbeds and WebBeds
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2 months after split with Expedia, Hopper adds hotel inventory from Hotelbeds and WebBeds
By Mitra Sorrells | September 27, 2023
The new "long-term" strategic partnerships with Hotelbeds and WebBeds add more than 700,000 hotels around the world to Hopper's platform.... Read More
CEO Spotlight - Brett Keller of Priceline
Interview / Online
CEO Spotlight - Brett Keller of Priceline
By Linda Fox | September 27, 2023
PhocusWire talks to Priceline CEO Brett Keller about the company's partnership with Google, the hype around generative artificial intelligence and treading its own path versus other Booking Holdings brands.... Read More
Accenture to pilot Amadeus Cytric Easy AI-powered chatbot
News / Technology
Accenture to pilot Amadeus Cytric Easy AI-powered chatbot
By Michael B. Baker - BTN | September 26, 2023
Using Microsoft technologies including Azure Open AI Service's GPT models, Microsoft 365 and Teams, the AI assistant will be able help corporate travelers across their trip, including planning and booking.... Read More
Bookings for vacation rentals in Asia are on the rise
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Bookings for vacation rentals in Asia are on the rise
By Morgan Hines | September 26, 2023
Trip101 reports that vacation rental bookings jumped 84% in Asia from 2022 to 2023 with stay length also increasing.... Read More
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