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IHG enlists Google for AI travel planning tool

By Linda Fox | 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. ... Read More

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A visual history of digital travel brands’ revenues since 1995

By Mitra Sorrells | April 9, 2024

Watch a visual progression of the quarterly revenues for publicly-traded digital travel companies dating back to 1995.... Read More

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Sonder faces potential class action and gets “deficiency notification” from Nasdaq

By Mitra Sorrells | April 8, 2024

The Rosen Law Firm announced Sunday it is preparing a class action investigation into allegations Sonder may have “issued materially misleading business information to the investing public.” ... Read More

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Who should own the travel customer?

By Norm Rose - Phocuswright Research | April 8, 2024

A full, inter-operational digital ID ecosystem will be required to truly reap the benefits of frictionless travel.... Read More

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Airlines have jacked up the cost of reward travel since 2019

By Robert Silk | April 5, 2024

A new analysis from consulting firm IdeaWorks shows the cost of reward travel at U.S. airlines has jumped sharply since 2019, eroding the value of frequent-flyer points. ... Read More

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Growth, increased arrivals, but an eye on cost in France's travel market

By Phocuswright Research | April 5, 2024

France's travel sector grew by 12% in 2023 to over €55 billion, with online bookings reaching their highest total to date and mobile transactions constituting 36% of this online revenue. ... Read More

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New tool uses generative AI to help travel brands understand online activity

By Mitra Sorrells | April 4, 2024

Quantum Metric, which provides session replay solutions for travel brands including Virgin Atlantic, Rail Europe and Emirates, is launching a new generative AI-powered session summarization tool.... Read More

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How generative AI is impacting revenue management for hotels

By Morgan Hines | April 4, 2024

Predictions vary, but generally experts agree generative artificial intelligence - and AI more broadly - will greatly improve the ability of hotels to drive revenue.... Read More

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BlaBlaCar receives €100M to bolster multimodal growth

By Morgan Hines | April 3, 2024

Paris-based BlaBlaCar said it has reached profitability over the last two years and will use this new funding to extend its multimodal strategy. ... Read More

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The impact of American Airlines' distribution changes one year on

By Linda Fox | April 3, 2024

American Airlines has made no secret of its goal of 100% internet-based bookings and other carriers are showing signs of following suit with varying strategies.... Read More

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Spotlight shines brighter on algorithmic price-fixing in hospitality

By Jeffrey Weinstein - Hotel Investment Today | April 3, 2024

After a series of lawsuits, newly expressed interest in a case by the U.S. Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission could signal more scrutiny over alleged hotel pricing collusion. ... Read More

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Trip.com Group and AirAsia to collaborate across multiple lines of business

By Mitra Sorrells | April 2, 2024

Capital A CEO Tony Fernandes said AirAsia's growth plans are focused on China and on getting Trip.com Group's customers into Southeast Asia.... Read More

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Dutch startup Stippl announces funding, plans to use generative AI

By Morgan Hines | April 2, 2024

“All-in-one” travel platform Stippl has received €575,000 in funding as it plans its expansion.... Read More

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Concur founder Steve Singh and investors acquire Direct Travel

By Linda Fox | April 2, 2024

Direct Travel will integrate technology from Center, Spotnana and Troop as well as its own AI technology to create a more joined up experience for business travelers.... Read More

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India’s EaseMyTrip acquires minority interest in ETrav Tech

By Mitra Sorrells | April 1, 2024

EaseMyTrip has made several investments in the last year to diversify its business beyond air travel into hotels and said this investment will help it grow its B2B efforts.... Read More

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