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Opinion / Distribution

Are urban mobility apps the new online travel agencies?

By David Litwak - Mozio | March 13, 2019

As more money gets poured into the sector, it's time to start thinking about urban mobility and how it intersects with the travel industry.... Read More

News / Technology

Flight Centre steps up investments in AI-powered chatbot solutions

By Mitra Sorrells | March 13, 2019

Flight Centre Travel Group has acquired travel chatbot Sam and has increased its investment in 30SecondsToFly.... Read More

News / Online

Yatra directors mull over Ebix $336M acquisition bid

By Linda Fox | March 12, 2019

India-based online travel agency Yatra will review a proposal from U.S.-based Ebix to acquire the company for $336 million.... Read More

Opinion / Online

Reality check: Airbnb still has a long way to go after HotelTonight deal

By Max Starkov - HEBS Digital | March 12, 2019

The hoopla over the Airbnb purchase of HotelTonight needs further analysis, with more challenges than opportunities ahead for the new owner if it wants to become an OTA.... Read More

News / Distribution

Google and TripAdvisor stand out for tour and activity research

By Linda Fox | March 12, 2019

More than half of travelers (56%) say they used Google and 38% say they used TripAdvisor to help plan activities.... Read More

SITA baggage tracking Aeromexico chatbot

News / Technology

Aeromexico enables automated baggage tracking via chatbot

By Mitra Sorrells | March 12, 2019

Aeromexico is the first airline to integrate SITA’s artificial intelligence-powered baggage tracking system into its passenger chatbot.... Read More

Opinion / Technology

Will travel brands bend to join the mobile "fold"?

By Glenville Morris - Travelport Digital | March 11, 2019

Project Valley has finally become more than just a project. It became a proper announcement, with a proper release date but more importantly, it became a proper device: the Samsung Galaxy Fold.... Read More

News / Technology

Ground innovation, part 2: A new model for car rental

By Mitra Sorrells | March 11, 2019

For part 2 in our ground transportation series we look at some of the innovations in the sector from Turo, Sixt and Avis Budget Group.... Read More

News / Online

Airbnb-HotelTonight - a deal at the right time for both

By Kevin May | March 11, 2019

Three experts covering the accommodation sector share their reaction to the deal by Airbnb to buy online travel agency HotelTonight.... Read More

News / Online

Google enables flight destination search by price

By Mitra Sorrells | March 11, 2019

Google has made updates to its Flights and Hotel search, enabling new filters and options.... Read More

Interview / Startups

Sounding Off: Innovation in travel is only in the eye of the beholder

By PhocusWire | March 8, 2019

It's time to stop worrying about who is apparently providing the "innovation" and concentrate on ensuring that a brand keeps up with market forces, customer requirements and technology.... Read More

News / Distribution

Awaze is the new name to take European Vacation Rentals group forward

By Linda Fox | March 8, 2019

The London-based company was originally formed last year when Wyndham Worldwide sold its European vacation rental business to Platinum Equity for $1.3 billion.... Read More

Opinion / Online

Ending the lip service - 3 steps for achieving gender parity in the travel industry

By Krista Pappas - Lola | March 8, 2019

Here are three things you and your company can do right now to take actual steps toward a more equal, more diverse travel company. ... Read More

Marriott CEO Sorenson Senate panel cyber breach

News / Technology

Marriott CEO: Source of attack still unknown, encryption and decentralization may be future solution

By Mitra Sorrells | March 7, 2019

Marriott CEO Arne Sorenson testified before a U.S. Senate subcommittee regarding the cyber attack on Starwood's guest reservation system.... Read More