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AirAsia taps into event trend with new global event ticketing platform
By Mitra Sorrells
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January 29, 2024
Capitalizing on the “Taylor Swift effect,” AirAsia will now offer event ticket booking along with all the necessary travel options on its app. ...
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Phocuswright research explores travelers’ comfort using GenAI
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January 29, 2024
Since ChatGPT debuted in late 2022, the travel industry has been exploring how best to use it – and wondering whether consumers are ready to embrace it to help with their trip planning....
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Short-term rentals had up and down year, AirDNA report finds
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January 25, 2024
Growth in supply outpaced demand, yet the sector saw a record $64 billion in revenues amid high-profile regulatory action. ...
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American Airlines doubles down on digital distribution strategy
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January 25, 2024
American Airlines said 80% of bookings currently come via internet-based channels with 65% of that coming from its website and mobile app....
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How AI is altering travel companies’ C-suites and hiring strategy
By Morgan Hines
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January 25, 2024
Travel companies are shaking up their C-suites to adapt to new needs being brought on by generative AI. And the changes go further than creating new roles....
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Japan-based hotel tech company Tripla targets SE Asia growth with latest acquisition
By Mitra Sorrells
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January 24, 2024
Tripla has acquired Singapore-based Endurance Technology Solutions, which develops and sells the Pelican Hotel Solution - a reservation system that works with major overseas channel managers....
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Google under fire for proposed changes to search in Europe
By Linda Fox
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January 24, 2024
The search giant has been criticized for not engaging with businesses on planned changes to comply with the Digital Markets Act as well as falling short of the regulation's requirements with those changes....
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InteleTravel acquires global events agency MGME
By Derek Catron
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January 24, 2024
The deal comes less than a year after InteleTravel acquired corporate travel alliance Hickory Global Partners; the company seeks to leverage its shared resources. ...
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Gen Z, millennials continue to seek inspiration from social platforms
By Linda Fox
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January 24, 2024
Instagram and YouTube are the top sources of inspiration for millennials and Gen Z, according to research from Klook....
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MakeMyTrip hails best ever quarter driven by high travel demand
By Linda Fox
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January 24, 2024
The India online travel agency made revenue gains across flights, hotels and packages and bus transportation....
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Visit Group lands €100M strategic investment from PSG
By Derek Catron
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January 23, 2024
The investment gives PSG a majority stake in Visit Group, which looks to use it to accelerate growth across the Nordic region....
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TravelPerk adds $104M to launch new business travel services
By Linda Fox
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January 23, 2024
TravelPerk plans to put the funds towards boosting its platform with new inventory capabilities as well as the launch of new business travel services and further product automation driven by artificial intelligence....
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Daytrip drives off with $10M for expansion of door-to-door platform
By Linda Fox
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January 23, 2024
The funding will go towards further development of the platform as well as expanding into new countries including the United States....
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Middle East business travel platform Tumodo raises $35M
By Mitra Sorrells
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January 22, 2024
Founded in 2023, Tumodo said it already works with 100 companies in the MENA region and aims to expand to 25 countries worldwide by 2026....
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Staying awake for “night tourism” in Northeast Asia
By Phocuswright Research
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January 22, 2024
Destinations seeking to boost leisure spending at night is one of three trends Phocuswright has identified in the Northeast Asia travel market....
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