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Ahead of the curve: Future-proofing travel programs
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June 11, 2024
Navan's director of travel management, Ben Custance, explains current challenges and opportunities in business travel management.
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How travel brands are prioritizing group travel planning
By Morgan Hines
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June 6, 2024
Expedia Group, Airbnb, Mindtrip and many other companies are looking to simplify group travel planning.
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With “innovationism” as its new philosophy, Trip.com Group comes roaring back
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June 3, 2024
At its event last week, Trip.com Group leadership outlined the company's goal to be the number one OTA for flights in five years, powered by growth driven by higher-tier members and younger generations.
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What does travel mean to China’s new generation of digital wanderers?
By Subramania Bhatt - China Trading Desk
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May 31, 2024
The digital wanderer from China craves experiences that are not just unique but also reflect a deeper connection with the destination's essence.
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Brazil-based Nubank launches travel booking platform
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May 28, 2024
The partnership with Hopper Technology Services (HTS) will allow the bank’s Ultravioleta customers to purchase air tickets and book hotels on their banking app.
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CEO Spotlight: Ariane Gorin of Expedia Group
By Mitra Sorrells
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May 23, 2024
As Gorin moves into the CEO role at Expedia Group, she shares her thoughts on AI, social commerce, the B2B business, Vrbo and OneKey, as well as opinions on Airbnb and the TikTok ban.
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SITA acquires Materna IPS
By Morgan Hines
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May 21, 2024
David Lavorel, CEO of SITA, said the acquisition marks “an exciting new era of travel.”
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Marriott's revenue and tech chief on travel retail ambition
By Linda Fox
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May 21, 2024
Marriott International chief revenue and technology officer Drew Pinto discusses the hotel giant's strategy to replace its CRS, PMS and loyalty platform and its approach to newer technologies.
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Despegar reports Q1 gains, AI enhancements
By Linda Fox
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May 17, 2024
The company said its Sofia AI assistant now includes hotel recommendations and enables users to search by city and dates as well as budget and key amenities.
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Uber adds shared rides and train booking in Spain
By Linda Fox
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May 13, 2024
Uber said the UberX Share service is the evolution of a carpooling initiative it has had in the United States and some cities across Europe, including Paris and Stockholm, for a number of years.
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How technology is helping to fuel wellness opportunities for travelers
By Morgan Hines
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April 26, 2024
Travel tech leaders focused on wellness have an eye trained on the future - with predictions as to how technology may impact traveler wellness and wellness tourism.
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5 things to know about the U.K. travel market in 2024 and beyond
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April 22, 2024
In 2023, the U.K. travel market experienced significant growth, with gross bookings increasing 19%, driven by robust expansion in online bookings, mobile transactions and key sectors like airlines and...
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Waymap lands £7M to improve navigation everywhere for everyone
By Linda Fox
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April 9, 2024
The investment will go toward expanding into geographies including Asia Pacific and the Middle East, building on Waymap's existing presence in North Africa and Europe.
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IHG enlists Google for AI travel planning tool
By Linda Fox
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April 9, 2024
As part of an expanded partnership with Google Cloud, IHG Hotels & Resorts is launching a generative AI-powered travel planning service to help guests book stays with the group's One Rewards app.
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Southwest Airlines' CIO on plans for its $1.7B technology investment
By Linda Fox
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April 8, 2024
Southwest Airlines SVP of technology and chief information officer Lauren Woods discusses the carrier's approach to its tech investments, disruption and modernization through cloud and AI.
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