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Vasu Raja to leave American Airlines next month
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Vasu Raja to leave American Airlines next month
By Donna M. Airoldi – Business Travel News | May 29, 2024
American Airlines chief commercial officer Vasu Raja will depart the airline in June. Stephen Johnson, vice chair and chief strategy officer, will assume his role immediately and help to lead the search for a replacement.... Read More
7 GenAI use cases for consumer travel and internal operations
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7 GenAI use cases for consumer travel and internal operations
By Phocuswright Research | May 29, 2024
As generative AI technologies evolve, the travel sector is poised to see significant changes in how services are marketed, sold and managed, making it crucial for companies to stay informed and adaptive to maintain competitiveness.... Read More
How brands are using interactive video to sell travel seamlessly
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How brands are using interactive video to sell travel seamlessly
By Morgan Hines | May 29, 2024
With interactive video, technology brands are taking the capability further - making booking more seamless for travelers - and marketing more effective for brands.... Read More
Acai Travel to power AI-driven enhancements for Globespan Travel Management
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Acai Travel to power AI-driven enhancements for Globespan Travel Management
By Mitra Sorrells | May 28, 2024
Acai Travel, a PhocusWire Hot 25 Travel Startup for 2024, has created solutions to streamline operations for travel companies and enhance customer service.... Read More
Brazil-based Nubank launches travel booking platform
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Brazil-based Nubank launches travel booking platform
By D.J. Catron | 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.... Read More
As STR industry copes with growing pains, home swapping enjoys a "Holiday"
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As STR industry copes with growing pains, home swapping enjoys a "Holiday"
By D.J. Catron | May 28, 2024
Platforms like HomeExchange and Kindred are enjoying big gains while short-term rentals endure frustrations with stricter regulations, supply gluts and more rules and fees.  ... Read More
Busbud acquires revenue management platform Ratality
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Busbud acquires revenue management platform Ratality
By Morgan Hines | May 24, 2024
The acquisition should enable Busbud to broaden its value proposition and to work toward becoming a complete solution provider.... Read More
Expedia designs travel media network as “one-stop shop” for advertisers
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Expedia designs travel media network as “one-stop shop” for advertisers
By Morgan Hines | May 24, 2024
The retail ad platform, housed within Expedia Group Media Solutions, provides new capabilities and access based on its first-party data and existing partnerships.... Read More
Travel Tech hosts D.C. showcase, maintains ancillary fee ruling criticism
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Travel Tech hosts D.C. showcase, maintains ancillary fee ruling criticism
By Morgan Hines | May 23, 2024
Overlooking the U.S. Capitol, the Travel Technology Association held its first Policy & Innovation Showcase with Airbnb, Sabre, Booking Holdings and more.... Read More
How did we allow this to happen? Viator founder Rod Cuthbert on the rise of Google
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How did we allow this to happen? Viator founder Rod Cuthbert on the rise of Google
By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WiT | May 23, 2024
In an interview at WiT Japan and North Asia, Cuthbert said that with Google’s increasing control and the potential for a “super app” powered by AI, the future of online travel intermediaries remains highly uncertain, posing existential challenges to their business models.... Read More
Hotel tech entrepreneur launches Voyria travel startup fund
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Hotel tech entrepreneur launches Voyria travel startup fund
By Linda Fox | May 23, 2024
Voyria is looking to attract artificial intelligence-focused travel technology startups in the U.K. and Ireland and plans to support them financially as well as through mentorship.... Read More
Travelsoft continues travel tech roll-up with three further acquisitions
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Travelsoft continues travel tech roll-up with three further acquisitions
By Linda Fox | May 23, 2024
B2B accommodation connectivity provider TravelgateX joins Travelsoft alongside reservation technology specialist Atcore Technology and Travel Connection Technology.   ... Read More
Sabre lays out offer-order strategy with release of retailing platform
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Sabre lays out offer-order strategy with release of retailing platform
By Linda Fox | May 22, 2024
The technology aims to help airlines make the move from the passenger-name-record world to more modern retailing via API-based solutions.... Read More
HomeToGo updates on AI travel assistant Sunny
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HomeToGo updates on AI travel assistant Sunny
By Linda Fox | May 22, 2024
HomeToGo has released a beta version of AI Sunny, a step up from its chatbot Sunny, which has been in place for a number of years, as it looks to develop a full travel assistant.... Read More
Pushing to make early check-ins more than just a free perk
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Pushing to make early check-ins more than just a free perk
By D.J. Catron | May 22, 2024
As personalized travel becomes a priority, more hotel operators and system developers believe a growing number of guests will demand early check-ins — even if they have to pay for it. ... Read More