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Digital tipping solution Grazzy adds IHG to portfolio of brand partners

By Mitra Sorrells | March 5, 2024

Grazzy, a PhocusWire Hot 25 Travel Startup for 2024, enables hotel guests to tip without cash and without requiring an app download or account setup. Read More

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SITA serves as lead investor in Indicio’s Series A funding round

By Morgan Hines | March 5, 2024

SITA and Indicio began working together during the pandemic and have since expanded their partnership to develop a digital travel credential using blockchain and biometrics. Read More

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Life House reaches "amicable resolution" with departing founder and CEO Rami Zeidan

By Mitra Sorrells | March 4, 2024

Zeidan told PhocusWire he is “incredibly proud of what Life House has achieved ... and is looking forward to applying [his] learnings towards his next company.” Read More

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Airbnb removes 100,000 listings, expands listing verification

By Morgan Hines | March 4, 2024

As part of its “spring update,” Airbnb shared news of de-listings, verification, highlights and more. Read More

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AI check-in: MakeMyTrip sees conversion boost from AI implementations

By Morgan Hines | February 22, 2024

MakeMyTrip group chief technology officer Sanjay Mohan discusses what the company is learning - and the business impacts - from its artificial intelligence strategy. Read More

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Tokyo launches virtual and augmented reality experiences to boost tourism

By Mitra Sorrells | February 20, 2024

The Tokyo government and convention and visitors bureau are creating a metaverse experience on Roblox and also an augmented reality app that can be used in-destination. Read More

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CEO Spotlight - Damian Scokin of Despegar

By Linda Fox | February 20, 2024

In a discussion with PhocusWire, Despegar CEO Damian Scokin talks about carrying momentum from 2023 into the year ahead, the role of artificial intelligence and growth opportunities for the Latin... Read More

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With speculation of a sale in the air, Tripadvisor reports record revenue driven – again – by Viator

By Mitra Sorrells | February 14, 2024

Two days after announcing it has created a special committee and retained a mergers and acquisition advisory firm, Tripadvisor reported an all-time high for revenue in 2023 led by a 49% growth in... Read More

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Airbnb adjusted EBITDA up 28% year over year as inventory grows to nearly 8M

By Morgan Hines | February 13, 2024

Airbnb said it has more than 5 million hosts and the highest inventory growth in 2023 came in Asia Pacific and Latin America. Read More

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Bob W checks in with €40M in funding

By Linda Fox | February 13, 2024

The apartment rental company is looking to further develop its technology and bring more talent into the team with the fresh investment. Read More

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Priceline expands generative AI chatbot across all products on its platform

By Mitra Sorrells | February 13, 2024

Priceline said it has created more than 30 new features built on intelligence it has gathered from millions of customers that have used the technology since it debuted in June. Read More

Opinion / Startups

Jeff Katz on Journera’s shutdown and why a connected trip still matters

By Jeff Katz - Journera | February 12, 2024

Jeff Katz shares his lessons from trying to build Journera and why he still believes in the need for the industry to break down silos in a traveler’s journey. Read More

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Q&A: Carnival Cruise Line president Christine Duffy

By Mitra Sorrells | February 2, 2024

Carnival Cruise Line president Christine Duffy explains how the company is using facial recognition and generative AI technology and also the strategy behind its marketing efforts – including a widely... Read More

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Dtravel turns vacation rental bookings into NFTs, enabling re-sales

By Mitra Sorrells | January 30, 2024

Dtravel's tokens will function through a partnership with Polygon, the blockchain technology provider that also powers tokens for brands such as Starbucks and Reddit. Read More

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CEO Spotlight - Peter Kern of Expedia Group

By Mitra Sorrells | January 29, 2024

In a discussion last week at the ALIS event, Expedia Group CEO Peter Kern covers a range of topics including generative AI, next steps for One Key, customer acquisition strategies, global growth and... Read More

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