Loyalty

Could non-personalization hold the key to retailing success for airlines?
From Our Partners / Technology
Could non-personalization hold the key to retailing success for airlines?
By Sabre | May 31, 2023
Arguably the biggest challenge facing the airline industry centers around how to put the traveler at the center of the decision-making process. Read More
4 things to know about the future of the U.S. hotel market
News / Distribution
4 things to know about the future of the U.S. hotel market
By Phocuswright Research | May 26, 2023
High demand lifted average daily rates and occupancy, leading to a record-breaking 2022 for the U.S. hotel and lodging market as room revenue swept past pre-pandemic highs.   Read More
Travel’s ChatGPT adventure raises hopes and questions
News / Technology
Travel’s ChatGPT adventure raises hopes and questions
By Derek Catron | May 26, 2023
PhocusWire’s latest roundup of how travel companies are utilizing ChatGPT shows a wide range of approaches.   Read More
Hopper partners on travel portal with Australia’s biggest bank
News / Online
Hopper partners on travel portal with Australia’s biggest bank
By Derek Catron | May 24, 2023
The expansion of travel features in CommBank’s app will integrate with Hopper via the company’s B2B initiative, Hopper Cloud.   Read More
JPMorgan Chase using travel playbook to build lifestyle product
News / Online
JPMorgan Chase using travel playbook to build lifestyle product
By Linda Fox | May 24, 2023
The bank, which launched ChaseTravel.com last year, said travel sales volume was about $8 billion in 2022 and estimated it will be $10 billion this year. Read More
United deal with Apple to show flight info on locked iPhone
News / Technology
United deal with Apple to show flight info on locked iPhone
By Derek Catron | May 23, 2023
United customers will have real-time access to boarding passes, gate and seat numbers on iPhone lock screens without opening the airline’s app.   Read More
True travel subscription services are rare but increasing
From Our Partners / Distribution
True travel subscription services are rare but increasing
By WayAway | May 22, 2023
To a significant extent, technology has been a big driving factor in the success – and growth potential – of travel subscriptions. Read More
Expedia Group launches OneKeyCash for partners
News / Online
Expedia Group launches OneKeyCash for partners
By Kathryn Walson | May 12, 2023
The new rewards currency is intended to target the 83% of consumers who travel too infrequently to earn status or meaningful rewards. Read More
Expedia Group adds Mastercard to growing B2B lineup
News / Online
Expedia Group adds Mastercard to growing B2B lineup
By Kathryn Walson | May 9, 2023
Financial institutions that issue Mastercard-brand credit cards can enable their cardholders to redeem credit card loyalty points for travel bookings made through Expedia.  Read More
Tripadvisor Q1 revenue up 42% compared to 2022
News / Online
Tripadvisor Q1 revenue up 42% compared to 2022
By Mitra Sorrells | May 3, 2023
Tripadvisor's Viator segment brought in $115 million in revenue in the first quarter, up 105% compared to the same period in 2022. Read More
Optimize your pricing strategy to reach loyal travelers
From Our Partners / Online
Optimize your pricing strategy to reach loyal travelers
By Rachel Bird - Expedia Group | May 1, 2023
Travel partners gain more bookings from the most sought-after, high-quality travelers who book earlier, stay longer and cancel less frequently. Read More
Understanding ChatGPT for tourism and hospitality
News / Technology
Understanding ChatGPT for tourism and hospitality
By PhocusWire | April 28, 2023
Learn more about how to use ChatGPT, examples of applications, risks to consider and what to expect in the future in this webinar co-hosted by PhocusWire and Miles Partnership. Read More
STARTUP STAGE: Roame lets travelers search flights based on credit card points
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Roame lets travelers search flights based on credit card points
By Derek Catron | April 25, 2023
Roame is like Google Flights for award travel; it lets users search for flights based on credit card points/miles.   Read More
Yonder raises £62.5 million, eyes expansion beyond London
News / Startups
Yonder raises £62.5 million, eyes expansion beyond London
By Derek Catron | April 19, 2023
The credit card company is geared toward young users and those who want to redeem points they earn through purchases for experiences like dinners out or event tickets.   Read More
CEO Spotlight - Kenneth Purcell of iSeatz
Interview / Online
CEO Spotlight - Kenneth Purcell of iSeatz
By Kathryn Walson | April 13, 2023
Kenneth Purcell founded iSeatz to automate the restaurant reservation process for hotel guests, and it has since expanded to connect hospitality, airline and financial services brands with a wide... Read More
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