By interpreting user input and responding with rich text, images and related pages, TripGenie represents a significant step towards a “super AI assistant” for users.... Read More

Uptrip rewards travelers every time they fly with digital trading cards that provide perks such as free Wi-Fi or lounge access.  ... Read More

Niko Karstikko and Sebastian Emberger set up Bob W in Helsinki in 2018 and have steadily grown its portfolio of city-based rental properties since then and raised €21 million in October 2022.... Read More

Civitfun, which offers automated hotel check-ins, has added group booking functionality to its stable through the acquisition of GRS.... Read More

The investment, led by illimity, allows Italy-based BizAway to finalize new acquisitions and invest in new research and development.  ... Read More

Phocuswright analyst Gary Bowerman explores the strategies Chinese OTAs have taken to remain competitive over the last few years.  ... Read More

The rapid progress of technology has opened a new world of creative thinking around what the future of guest check-in should look like.... Read More

Airlines can capitalize on the travel patterns and profiles of passengers by using BookingData to offer travelers tailored offers directly from ancillary partners.... Read More

Affilired has been charting the rise in hotel bookings via mobile in recent years and reported a marked increase in the first quarter of 2023.... Read More

Carnival is expanding its use of facial recognition technology, in partnership with U.S. Customs and Border Protection, to speed-up disembarkation.... Read More

Justt combines industry expertise with machine learning to fight fraudulent chargebacks.  ... Read More

While one year ago, sustainability was the most dominant topic at corporate travel events, other more pressing issues have surfaced to preoccupy the sector as business travel stages a comeback across the world.... Read More

InDrive operates in 48 countries and uses a bid-based business model: riders input pickup and drop-off locations and propose a fee and then drivers can either accept or counter-offer.  ... Read More

Sabre's SynXis central reservation system is to become the main reservation system for Hyatt properties from the beginning of next year.... Read More

A report from SilverRail shows a surge in rail use on high-speed routes where there is increased competition to hold down costs.  ... Read More