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Jeff Katz is shutting down Journera, his startup that tried to create a connected trip
News / Startups
Jeff Katz is shutting down Journera, his startup that tried to create a connected trip
By Mitra Sorrells | February 8, 2024
The founder of Orbitz created Journera in 2016 with the goal of creating a secure, real-time data exchange for creating more seamless travel journeys.... Read More
Peter Kern stepping down, Ariane Gorin to take over as Expedia Group CEO in May
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Peter Kern stepping down, Ariane Gorin to take over as Expedia Group CEO in May
By Mitra Sorrells and Derek Catron | February 8, 2024
Kern has been Expedia Group's CEO since April 2020. The announcement came during an earnings call in which the company reported its highest ever full-year and fourth quarter revenue.... Read More
Travel startup Nicer raises $2M to bring AI to travel advisors
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Travel startup Nicer raises $2M to bring AI to travel advisors
By Mitra Sorrells | February 8, 2024
The startup launched last year and has several prominent advisors, including Microsoft's Shane O'Flaherty and Brook Bay Capital founder Gilad Berenstein.... Read More
Project 3 Mobility raises €100M
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Project 3 Mobility raises €100M
By Morgan Hines | February 8, 2024
Autonomous mobility as a service platform Project 3 Mobility closes its Series A round as it works on urban mobility systems.... Read More
Let’s not love our favorite destinations to death!
Opinion / Online
Let’s not love our favorite destinations to death!
By Gaurav Bhatnagar - TBO.com | February 8, 2024
TBO.com co-founder Gaurav Bhatnagar says the travel industry needs to stop pointing fingers at governments and tourism boards and instead take responsibility - and action - to reduce overtourism.... Read More
Cosmic Aerospace raises $4.5M for electric aircraft development
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Cosmic Aerospace raises $4.5M for electric aircraft development
By PhocusWire | February 7, 2024
The electric aircraft startup will use the seed funding to advance technology for its zero-emission vehicles capable of carrying 24 passengers and flying 600 miles.  ... Read More
Duetto focuses on groups and events with acquisition of Micerate
News / Technology
Duetto focuses on groups and events with acquisition of Micerate
By Linda Fox | February 7, 2024
The Micerate platform brings revenue optimization tools to hotels, makes the quoting process more efficient and creates personalized meeting and event space booking engines for properties.... Read More
Uber reports first full-year profit on strong global growth
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Uber reports first full-year profit on strong global growth
By Derek Catron | February 7, 2024
Surging global travel demand aided the ride-sharing giant, which saw its number of trips increase 24% to reach 2.6 billion in Q4 and more than 9.4 billion for the year.... Read More
Trivago counting on increased marketing spend to improve results
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Trivago counting on increased marketing spend to improve results
By Linda Fox | February 7, 2024
Full year revenue for the hotel metasearch service came in at €485 million, down 9% versus 2022, and €92 million for the quarter, down 13% year over year.... Read More
Airline tech bosses prioritize artificial intelligence investment
News / Technology
Airline tech bosses prioritize artificial intelligence investment
By Linda Fox | February 7, 2024
Airline technology spend has been increasing since 2020 and was expected to hit approximately $35 billion in 2023, up from 2022’s figure of $30 billion, according to the SITA Air Transport IT 2023 report.... Read More
Travel early adopters share lessons after year with generative AI
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Travel early adopters share lessons after year with generative AI
By Derek Catron | February 7, 2024
PhocusWire is checking in with some of travel's early adopters in using generative artificial intelligence, beginning with three startups, to find out what they have learned from their first year of working with the technology.... Read More
New report identifies four elements of an effective travel loyalty program
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New report identifies four elements of an effective travel loyalty program
By Mitra Sorrells | February 6, 2024
Sustainability, lifestyle rewards, personalization and integration of fintech tools stand out in iSeatz’ survey of consumers and loyalty program managers.  ... Read More
Google sunsets two ad products designed to help hotels during COVID
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Google sunsets two ad products designed to help hotels during COVID
By Mitra Sorrells | February 6, 2024
Google said the products are being eliminated in part because they rely on third-party cookies, which will be phased out later this year, and also because usage has declined as travel volumes have picked up.... Read More
STARTUP STAGE: Triplay uses AI to create personalized travel itineraries
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Triplay uses AI to create personalized travel itineraries
By Mitra Sorrells | February 6, 2024
Triplay, launched in August 2023, uses algorithms to optimize suggested routes based on geodata, enabling travelers to save time while visiting as many locations as possible.... Read More
Turbulence ahead: Aviation leaders brace for elevated flight disruptions
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Turbulence ahead: Aviation leaders brace for elevated flight disruptions
By Derek Catron | February 6, 2024
Flight disruptions are 300% above historical norms, and aviation leaders expect those levels to remain elevated, a new study from Amadeus finds.  ... Read More