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IAG makes massive e-SAF purchase from Twelve in sustainability effort
News / Technology
IAG makes massive e-SAF purchase from Twelve in sustainability effort
By Morgan Hines | February 28, 2024
International Airlines Group has entered a 14-year contract with Twelve, purchasing 260 million gallons of an alternative, sustainable fuel to power five European airlines.... Read More
Capital One Travel expands inventory with vacation rentals from AvantStay, Boutiq
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Capital One Travel expands inventory with vacation rentals from AvantStay, Boutiq
By Derek Catron | February 28, 2024
Capital One Travel is powered by HTS, Hopper's B2B division, which included vacation rentals from Vrbo until last summer when Expedia Group pulled its inventory from Hopper.... Read More
Spotlight on 3 technology trends in corporate travel
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Spotlight on 3 technology trends in corporate travel
By Linda Fox | February 27, 2024
Recent reports and business travel execs highlight advances in AI, personalization and expense management as the trends to watch.... Read More
Rezdy-Checkfront-Regiondo booking system rollup sees management shakeup
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Rezdy-Checkfront-Regiondo booking system rollup sees management shakeup
By Douglas Quinby and Bruce Rosard – Arival | February 26, 2024
The previous leadership from Rezdy and Checkfront have left the company as details emerge about the combined entity of reservation systems for tour and activity operators.  ... Read More
Culture Trip website sold to U.S. media company
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Culture Trip website sold to U.S. media company
By Linda Fox | February 26, 2024
U.S. media company U.S. News & World Report has boosted its existing travel content services with the acquisition of theculturetrip.com website.... Read More
Expedia Group to reduce headcount by up to 1,500
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Expedia Group to reduce headcount by up to 1,500
By Linda Fox | February 26, 2024
With its technology transformation completed, Expedia is looking to reduce overheads with job cuts underway.... Read More
How technology can help travelers in a time of crisis
Opinion / Technology
How technology can help travelers in a time of crisis
By Adam St. John – Sitata | February 26, 2024
The technology needed to keep travelers informed and safe during unexpected crises already exists today. Travel insurance is the sector that holds the key to democratizing the benefits of duty of care travel technologies.  ... Read More
Who’s using generative AI in travel - and for what?
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Who’s using generative AI in travel - and for what?
By Phocuswright Research | February 26, 2024
Phocuswright's consumer travel surveys provide insights into travelers' awareness of and attitudes toward generative artificial intelligence.... Read More
What happens when travelers find tours too authentic?
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What happens when travelers find tours too authentic?
By Morgan Hines | February 26, 2024
An “authentic” experience that included a fried dog in a local market set off a lively discussion of what responsibilities tour operators — and travelers — bear when encountering unfamiliar cultures.... Read More
What hotels can learn from Amazon, Netflix and the OTAs
Opinion / Online
What hotels can learn from Amazon, Netflix and the OTAs
By Frank Reeves - SHR Group | February 23, 2024
The hotel industry finds itself at a crossroads: Change its strategy or lose guests. It’s not about mimicking the OTAs, but learning from their approach to build direct, meaningful relationships with guests.... Read More
Booking Holdings will appeal $530M fine by Spanish competition authority
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Booking Holdings will appeal $530M fine by Spanish competition authority
By Mitra Sorrells | February 22, 2024
Booking Holdings reported its fourth quarter and full year 2023 earnings late Thursday, with records across multiple financial metrics including revenue that soared 40% higher than 2019.... Read More
Holidu takes over Germany-based home rental portal
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Holidu takes over Germany-based home rental portal
By Derek Catron | February 22, 2024
The acquisition means properties on Ferienwohnungen.de can be booked directly online and those hosts will have access to Holidu's software solutions and local personal service.  ... Read More
Chooose gets investment from BP, partners to help airlines decarbonize
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Chooose gets investment from BP, partners to help airlines decarbonize
By Linda Fox | February 22, 2024
Chooose and BP will help airlines with digital solutions to scale sustainable aviation fuel programs.... Read More
Trip.com Group sees significant bookings uplift across OTA platform
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Trip.com Group sees significant bookings uplift across OTA platform
By Linda Fox | February 22, 2024
Trip.com Group reports revenue gains across accommodation, transportation ticketing, corporate travel and packages for Q4 2023.... Read More
AI check-in: MakeMyTrip sees conversion boost from AI implementations
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AI check-in: MakeMyTrip sees conversion boost from AI implementations
By Morgan Hines | February 22, 2024
MakeMyTrip group chief technology officer Sanjay Mohan discusses what the company is learning - and the business impacts - from its artificial intelligence strategy.... Read More