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Klook unveils AI tool, social media focused affiliate program
By Arvindh Yuvaraj - WiT
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September 11, 2023
Klook plans to integrate its K.AI trip planning tool into its Things to do activity page. The company also hopes its Kreator affiliate program will bring conversions via social media....
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Travel executive launches new marketplace for adventure travel
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September 11, 2023
Headed by Drew Patterson, formerly with Kayak, Jetsetter, Room 77 and Transparent, Thermal is a marketplace for booking unique surfing experiences all around the globe....
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Generative AI trip planning startup MindTrip raises $7M
By Morgan Hines
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September 8, 2023
MindTrip, set to go public in beta before year's end, seeks to help travelers discover, book and plan travel in one place....
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Key barometers of Chinese travel and its emerging behavioral and spending patterns
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September 8, 2023
While China's gross bookings are not anticipated to surpass 2019 totals until 2024, recovery and rebuilding are underway, thanks to nimble suppliers and intermediaries and consumers’ passion for both domestic and international travel....
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Booking will fight any decision to veto Etraveli acquisition in court
By Linda Fox
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September 8, 2023
Booking Holdings has responded to rumors that European regulators will veto its Etraveli acquisition, saying that decision would be "flawed on both factual and legal grounds."...
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Travelers are placing more value on customer experience when considering air travel
By Morgan Hines
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September 8, 2023
SITA's latest Passenger IT Insights report finds travelers becoming more comfortable with technology, particularly mobile apps, and also increased desire for technology that boosts sustainability for airlines and airports....
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Report reveals cybersecurity vulnerabilities in hospitality
By Morgan Hines
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September 7, 2023
Trustwave SpiderLabs reveals that the transition to mobile and contactless services is making the hospitality industry more vulnerable to cyber threats. ...
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Travel embraces generative AI
By Jamie Biesiada – Travel Weekly
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September 6, 2023
The industry has embraced artificial intelligence as a timesaving tool with vast potential, and advisors are studying use cases and developing best practices for deploying the nascent technology....
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South Korean mobility platform introduces AI-based revamp
By Derek Catron
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September 6, 2023
Tmap Mobility new navigation app integrates services that range from searching public transportation routes to booking restaurants and hotels....
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Airbnb is partnering with Breezeway
By Morgan Hines
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September 5, 2023
Breezeway is linking up with short-term rental platform Airbnb as its new software partner....
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Point.me raises $10M to boost partnerships and expand concierge service
By Linda Fox
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September 5, 2023
Point.me enables loyalty program members to find flights using their points via its proprietary algorithm....
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Smartvel extends travel content with acquisition of ArrivalGuides
By Linda Fox
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September 5, 2023
ArrivalGuides provides destination guides in multiple languages from tourism boards and travel experts for travel brands to integrate into their websites, mobile applications and marketing campaigns....
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Trip.com says platforms like TikTok will have difficulty challenging OTAs
By Linda Fox
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September 5, 2023
Trip.com Group's Q2 2023 report revealed net revenue of $1.6 billion, up 180% year over year and 22% quarter over quarter....
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Skiplagging isn’t likely to stop anytime soon, even if airlines fight it
By Morgan Hines
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September 5, 2023
While the practice is nothing new, a lawsuit by American Airlines puts skiplagging back in the headlines and raises questions about why it persists....
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Luxury Escapes’ Schwab on growing fast, being one of a kind and new superstore in Melbourne
By Ian Jarrett - WiT
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September 5, 2023
Australia-based Luxury Escapes has seven million members globally and has just opened a store in Melbourne where customers can develop travel plans while sipping champagne....
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