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How online travel companies in Asia use livestreaming to drive engagement - and bookings
News / Online
How online travel companies in Asia use livestreaming to drive engagement - and bookings
By Mark Frary | November 27, 2024
Livestreaming in travel has become one of the marketing success stories of the past decade, driving billions in sales for companies like Trip.com and Alibaba. ... Read More
The inevitable shift towards technology consolidation in short-term rentals
Opinion / Technology
The inevitable shift towards technology consolidation in short-term rentals
By Saber Kordestanchi - Hostaway | November 26, 2024
Hostaway co-founder Saber Kordestanchi discusses how all-in-one property management systems in vacation rentals could boost professionalization of the industry.... Read More
Two years after ChatGPT's launch, is the travel industry moving fast enough with AI?
News / Technology
Two years after ChatGPT's launch, is the travel industry moving fast enough with AI?
By Morgan Hines | November 26, 2024
Travel industry veterans such as Erik Blachford and current executives such as Amex GBT's Marilyn Markham offer their take on the state of generative AI in travel. ... Read More
Next generation travel tech: How AI is reshaping the future of travel
News / Technology
Next generation travel tech: How AI is reshaping the future of travel
By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WiT | November 25, 2024
The Global Travel Tech Think Tank discusses how generative AI, personalization and human-machine interfaces will shape the next generation of travel.... Read More
Agoda’s Robert Rosenstein on using AI to solve real problems
News / Online
Agoda’s Robert Rosenstein on using AI to solve real problems
By Matthew Parsons | November 25, 2024
Agoda co-founder and chairman Robert Rosenstein discusses focusing on the less sexy side of AI in travel.... Read More
Travel veteran Erik Blachford's tips for travel entrepreneurs in a technical revolution
News / Startups
Travel veteran Erik Blachford's tips for travel entrepreneurs in a technical revolution
By Matthew Parsons | November 22, 2024
Erik Blachford, formerly CEO of IAC Travel and Expedia and a travel technology investor, shares tips for startups as artificial intelligence drives change.... Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: TripStax, Allianz, Worldpay, Priceline, TravelPerk and more
News / Technology
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: TripStax, Allianz, Worldpay, Priceline, TravelPerk and more
By PhocusWire | November 22, 2024
Keep up with all the latest people, product and partner news from around the global travel industry in PhocusWire's weekly roundup.... Read More
CellPoint Digital raises $30M to further develop its payment solutions
News / Distribution
CellPoint Digital raises $30M to further develop its payment solutions
By Mileva Sapic | November 22, 2024
CellPoint Digital intends to accelerate its global expansion and focus on optimizing payment services with $30 million in fresh funding.... Read More
Lighthouse secures $370M in Series C growth investment
News / Technology
Lighthouse secures $370M in Series C growth investment
By Mileva Sapic | November 21, 2024
The investment in Lighthouse will drive product innovation, strategic acquisitions and global expansion.... Read More
Mews acquires revenue management specialist Atomize
News / Technology
Mews acquires revenue management specialist Atomize
By Mileva Sapic | November 21, 2024
Mews and Atomize plan to equip customers with predictive insights and market data to help them maximize revenue.... Read More
Mobi named People’s Choice winner at The Phocuswright Conference 2024
Interview / Technology
Mobi named People’s Choice winner at The Phocuswright Conference 2024
By PhocusWire | November 21, 2024
Eleven innovators participated in the Launch, an application-based competition that gives companies a chance to present their innovations to the travel industry at The Phocuswright Conference.... Read More
Expedia Group CEO on AI across operations and building bridges
News / Online
Expedia Group CEO on AI across operations and building bridges
By Matthew Parsons | November 21, 2024
Expedia Group CEO Ariane Gorin shares how the company is testing AI in consumer facing channels as well as for marketing, partners and more during a session at The Phocuswright Conference 2024.... Read More
Acai Travel helps Hopper boost customer service with AI tools
News / Startups
Acai Travel helps Hopper boost customer service with AI tools
By Linda Fox | November 20, 2024
Hopper is the latest partner for Acai Travel, a PhocusWire Hot 25 Travel Startup for 2024 that is using AI to improve internal operations for travel companies.... Read More
Apaleo secures €20M for international expansion and tech development
News / Technology
Apaleo secures €20M for international expansion and tech development
By Mileva Sapic | November 20, 2024
Apaleo plans to accelerate its international expansion and attract talent after raising €20 million in funding.... Read More
The state of airport passenger processing and seamless journeys
News / Technology
The state of airport passenger processing and seamless journeys
By Marisa Garcia | November 20, 2024
Digital ID and biometrics are the key drivers to a seamless experience for passengers to move smoothly through the airport.... Read More
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