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Key trends in business travel tech innovation

By PhocusWire | January 12, 2023

Amtrav’s Jeff Klee and Tripkicks’ Jeff Berk discuss where they see opportunities to enhance the business travel experience through new strategies and new technology. ... Read More

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What will ChatGPT mean for the travel industry?

By Mitra Sorrells | January 12, 2023

Industry leaders from Booking.com, Expedia Group, Hopper and more weigh in on the topic of what ChatGPT might mean for their internal operations and for travelers.... Read More

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Grounding of flights in U.S. produces aftershocks for travel and hospitality

By Kathryn Walson | January 11, 2023

Although temporary, Wednesday’s flight stoppage calls attention to the need for updated technology as well as stronger passenger rights, industry experts say.... Read More

Opinion / Online

Tracking the loyalty strategies of online travel giants

By Mario Gavira | January 11, 2023

While Expedia, Booking.com and Hopper are betting on financial rewards to boost loyalty, Airbnb is focused on driving retention through love.... Read More

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Profit optimization solution Hotelmize raises $12M

By Mitra Sorrells | January 11, 2023

Hotelmize uses its artificial intelligence and room mapping technology to monitor fluctuations in hotel rates, analyze its partners reservations and optimize their profits.... Read More

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Planet expands hospitality footprint with three acquisitions

By Kathryn Walson | January 11, 2023

Planet's president of hospitality is Lennert De Jong, who joined the company in September after 16 years at CitizenM.... Read More

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Delta opens innovation lab to boost sustainability efforts

By Linda Fox | January 10, 2023

The carrier’s Sustainable Skies Lab will focus on existing Delta initiatives around sustainability as well as innovative projects and ways to scale technology to help reach net zero by 2050.... Read More

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Active Travel acquires cycling business of Inspired Italy

By Linda Fox | January 10, 2023

The acquisition gives Active Travel Group a platform for cycle operations in Tuscany and Umbria and brings its operating bases to six across the U.K., France and now Italy.... Read More

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Travel companies explore metaverse with eye on future

By Kathryn Walson | January 10, 2023

Some travel and hospital companies are getting in on the ground floor of the metaverse to take a lead role while it is still in its infancy.... Read More

News / Startups

Former Expedia exec wants to reward people for exploring the world

By Linda Fox | January 10, 2023

HyperSQ wants to reward travelers for traveling and create a more targeted approach to marketing for travel companies.... Read More

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News / Startups

Second-home ownership startup offering "hotel-like" stays raises $30M

By Mitra Sorrells | January 9, 2023

Fractal Homes is starting with properties in the United Kingdom and says it provides its owners with “hotel-style management and maintenance.”... Read More

News / Technology

Cendyn names new CEO

By Linda Fox | January 9, 2023

Blaha brings “executive-level experience” to the role from previous positions at technology companies including Khoros, Lone Wolf Technologies, PeopleAdmin and Aptean.... Read More

Opinion / Online

Learnings from RateGain's acquisition of Adara

By Matt Zito - TSI | January 9, 2023

The managing partner of TSI, a company that helps travel CEOs build sellable companies and achieve successful exits, explores what can be learned from the acquisition.... Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: Away Together aims to elevate guest experience

By Kathryn Walson | January 9, 2023

The Away Together platform allows for accommodations to communicate with their guests as well as for guests to communicate with one another.... Read More

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Inflation, tech costs dampen travel experience operators’ optimism

By Phocuswright Research | January 9, 2023

The latest research from Phocuswright and Arival looks at travel experience operators' performance and sentiment and the challenges they face in 2023 and beyond. ... Read More

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