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From Our Partners / Technology

Cruising on the data wave: How technology shapes personalized experiences at sea

By Jeff Zotara - Arrivia | September 26, 2023

As cruise lines sail into the future, the proliferation of technological innovations has reshaped the accessibility of passenger data and, with it, the ability to tailor the passenger experience. Read More

News / Startups

Ireland’s Shackle raises £12M for digital hospitality platform

By Mitra Sorrells | September 26, 2023

The startup provides contactless tools to manage hotel services such as check-in, room entry, food ordering and payments and last year raised $5.5 million in seed funding. Read More

Opinion / Online

World Tourism Day highlights need for sustainable destination strategies

By Richard Black – Sojern | September 25, 2023

Three ways destinations can showcase their commitment to providing sustainable tourism, not only to attract travelers with similar values but to ensure their destination is open for decades to come. Read More

Opinion / Online

How long before airlines grasp the potential of resale marketplaces?

By Gilles de Richemond – Fairlyne | September 22, 2023

Like retailers before them, airlines have been reluctant to embrace resale options — even though they could reap even greater benefits than retailers by embracing their secondary market. Read More

News / Online

Fliggy wants to help overseas travel companies market to Chinese tourists

By Mitra Sorrells | September 21, 2023

The Alibaba subsidiary is adding new tools and services to help travel partners, particularly those in Southeast Asia, “tap into the massive potential of Chinese tourism in a cost-effective... Read More

News / Online

Paramount teams up with travel startup for "Emily in Paris" trips

By Morgan Hines | September 20, 2023

In this latest example of "set-jetting" initiatives, travel startup Dharma will manage the bookings, payments and guest experience for trips hosted by lifestyle influencers, called “Emileaders.” Read More

News / Technology

HotelRunner acquires point-of-sale system PayPad

By Mitra Sorrells | September 19, 2023

Founded in 2011, this is HotelRunner’s third acquisition, and the company said it is a “significant milestone” as its first product for on-premises sales and payments for hotels. Read More

News / Online

Booking.com prepares to launch credit card in U.S.

By Mitra Sorrells | September 19, 2023

The online travel agency has brought in a former JPMorgan Chase executive to lead the effort and is also hiring for a manager of "co-branded credit card growth and strategy.” Read More

News / Online

Kayak, Tripadvisor on growing their in-house media studios

By Morgan Hines | September 19, 2023

In the last two years both Kayak and Tripadvisor have created content studios that are becoming a growing part of their overall businesses and spurring plans for future investment. Read More

From Our Partners / Online

How booking sites and travel agencies can maximize e-commerce profitability

By Carl Bleich - Bloomreach | September 18, 2023

Discover effective strategies for booking sites and agencies to maximize e-commerce profitability. Learn how to boost revenue through upsell campaigns, building customer loyalty and minimizing... Read More

News / Distribution

Staples tests travel agents in stores in plan to grow travel services

By Mitra Sorrells | September 15, 2023

The office supply retailer has offered TSA PreCheck and passport services for several years and is now talking to travel industry partners about expanding its offerings. Read More

From Our Partners

5 tried and true strategies for effective hotel guest personalization

By Joe Youssef - Amadeus Hospitality | September 7, 2023

Amadeus' Joe Youssef shares strategies for hotels to elevate the guest experience and grow revenue through personalization. Read More

News / Technology

Travel embraces generative AI

By Jamie Biesiada – Travel Weekly | September 6, 2023

The industry has embraced artificial intelligence as a timesaving tool with vast potential, and advisors are studying use cases and developing best practices for deploying the nascent technology. Read More

News / Online

Luxury Escapes’ Schwab on growing fast, being one of a kind and new superstore in Melbourne

By Ian Jarrett - WiT | September 5, 2023

Australia-based Luxury Escapes has seven million members globally and has just opened a store in Melbourne where customers can develop travel plans while sipping champagne. Read More