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Google will have to share data with competitors, U.S. judge rules
By Morgan Hines
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September 2, 2025
Google will not have to sell its Chrome browser but will face new restraints such as a block on exclusive contracts.
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Have TikTok and Booking.com just ‘nuked’ the travel funnel?
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August 28, 2025
Select U.S. users can now book hotel rooms through Booking.com directly on TikTok—and the platform has also launched TikTokGO for creators to earn travel commissions.
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Three charts that reveal how digital sources shape destination decisions
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August 27, 2025
Data from recent Phocuswright research reveals that in the decision-making journey, OTAs, general search engines and review platforms dominate as the most influential sources.
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How marketers are fusing data science with real traveler behavior
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August 26, 2025
Zartico executives explore how travel marketers can use data science to close the loop between marketing investment and real-world revenue.
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Travel Tech Flashback: What made headlines in 2020?
By Abby Crotty
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August 26, 2025
As part of our Travel Tech Flashback series, we took a look at 2020, otherwise known as the year that changed travel forever.
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Way expands Hyatt ancillary, loyalty partnership
By Morgan Hines
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August 25, 2025
Way’s platform and APIs will be integrated into Hyatt’s digital ecosystem, allowing for end-to-end merchandising and marketing.
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Addressing rising customer acquisition costs in travel
By Abby Crotty
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August 21, 2025
According to a survey of approximately 270 respondents across the travel industry, customer acquisition costs were up approximately 35% from 2022 to 2025, while customer lifetime value was up just 4.5%....
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Generative AI platform personalization: At what cost?
By Matthew Parsons
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August 20, 2025
Travel companies have been striving to obtain specific, personalized data for many years. Are the AI platforms about to gain a competitive edge as they learn more about the users?
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Travel Tech Flashback: What made headlines in 2018?
By Linda Fox
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August 19, 2025
Take a look back at some of the headlines in the travel industry from 2018. Do they any bearing on what's happening now?
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Decoding online shopping: Travel and hospitality consumer trends for 2025
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August 18, 2025
Find out where consumers get inspiration for new travel plans, what leads them to abandon their cart or booking, what types of AI tools can make the online experience easier and more.
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Travel trends and social media in Africa, the Middle East and China
By Abby Crotty
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August 14, 2025
During an executive panel at Phocuswright Europe in Barcelona, panelists also touched on products they’re working on, B2B travel tech trends and fraud in Africa.
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Travel experts on Perplexity’s bid to buy Google Chrome
By Morgan Hines
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August 13, 2025
Industry leaders differ on Perplexity’s motivations and how the deal could impact the travel space.
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Freedom, flexibility and transparency: What Gen Z travelers really want and need
By Abby Crotty
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August 13, 2025
Gen Z is adventurous and spontaneous, and their travel booking preferences reflect these preferences.
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Keys to converting travel insights to impact
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August 12, 2025
Zartico chief operating officer Nicole Brownell and co-founder and chief innovation officer Jay Kinghorn explore how destinations and resorts can use data science to close the loop between marketing...
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United invests in Dfinitiv to unlock loyalty and media revenue
By Linda Fox
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August 8, 2025
The airline is exploring use cases for Dfinitiv’s technology across its loyalty program, MileagePlus, and its commerce media network, Kinective Media, which was unveiled a year ago.
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