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Hopper, MakeMyTrip, Indicio on data security with ChatGPT
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Hopper, MakeMyTrip, Indicio on data security with ChatGPT
By Mitra Sorrells | May 19, 2023
In PhocusWire’s latest Let’s Hear It! LinkedIn Audio event, industry leaders discuss how generative AI can bring benefits for travelers while protecting the privacy of their data.  ... Read More
5 things to know about the travel experiences market
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5 things to know about the travel experiences market
By Phocuswright Research | May 19, 2023
Travel experiences remain highly popular, but changing regulation, policy and consumer demands in challenging environments have reshaped the market.  ... Read More
Boats in Mykonos? Uber expands travel options
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Boats in Mykonos? Uber expands travel options
By Derek Catron | May 18, 2023
The ride-hailing company’s third annual Go-GET product event announced a couple of travel-focused updates, including concierge service at partner hotels and boat reservations on a Greek island.... Read More
Phocuswright Europe 2023: Innovative travel products from around the globe
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Phocuswright Europe 2023: Innovative travel products from around the globe
By PhocusWire | May 18, 2023
Hear from leaders from Expedia Group, Fliggy, HometoGo and Wego about innovative products that are driving the travel industry forward.... Read More
Earnings roundup: HomeToGo, MakeMyTrip
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Earnings roundup: HomeToGo, MakeMyTrip
By Linda Fox | May 17, 2023
HomeToGo and MakeMyTrip report their Q1 2023 and full-year 2023 earnings, respectively.... Read More
How Expedia is thinking about growth in vacation rentals
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How Expedia is thinking about growth in vacation rentals
By Linda Fox | May 17, 2023
Tim Rosolio, vice president for vacation rental partner success at Expedia Group, talks about inventory pressure, technology gaps and more flexible cancellation policies for vacation rentals.... Read More
Rise in mishandled baggage spotlights need for automation, study finds
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Rise in mishandled baggage spotlights need for automation, study finds
By Kathryn Walson | May 17, 2023
After more than a decade of declining rates, the incidence of mishandled bags shot up by 75% last year as airlines and airports grappled with a surge in passengers.... Read More
Yanolja Cloud acquires B2B travel tech firm Go Global Travel
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Yanolja Cloud acquires B2B travel tech firm Go Global Travel
By Mitra Sorrells | May 17, 2023
Founded in 2000, Go Global Travel is a B2B technology company that provides distribution of travel products including hotel and resort rooms, airline tickets and car rentals.... Read More
Hotel Manager lands £2.2M to grow team, enhance platform
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Hotel Manager lands £2.2M to grow team, enhance platform
By Kathryn Walson | May 16, 2023
The London-based startup said the capital enables it to “fuel aggressive growth and build upon its multi-award winning product.”... Read More
Travel tech founders consider effects of bank failures
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Travel tech founders consider effects of bank failures
By Kathryn Walson | May 16, 2023
Travel tech CEOs offer advice to founders as a string of recent bank failures in the U.S. has raised concerns about funding for travel startups.... Read More
Blackstone to sell interest in travel tech’s IBS Software
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Blackstone to sell interest in travel tech’s IBS Software
By Derek Catron | May 16, 2023
The private equity giant invested $170 million for a minority stake in IBS Software in 2015. It’s agreed to sell its interests to Apax Partners for about $450 million.  ... Read More
Mondee acquires Consolid and Interep to strengthen position in Latin America
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Mondee acquires Consolid and Interep to strengthen position in Latin America
By Kathryn Walson | May 16, 2023
Travel marketplace and tech platform Mondee went public last summer under the ticker symbol MOND.... Read More
Startups selected for first round of Global Startup Pitch
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Startups selected for first round of Global Startup Pitch
By PhocusWire | May 15, 2023
The judging criteria applied to the startups throughout the competition include viability, customer appeal, technical innovation, sustainability, team and the X factor. ... Read More
Why it's time for travel companies to address "technical debt"
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Why it's time for travel companies to address "technical debt"
By Derek Catron | May 15, 2023
WhileChatGPT and AI are cool, travel businesses can't get the full benefit of new technologies until they replace their antiquated systems, experts at at Hotelbeds’ MarketHub Americas conference said.  ... Read More
Seamless but secure: ChatGPT and data protection in travel
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Seamless but secure: ChatGPT and data protection in travel
By Mitra Sorrells | May 15, 2023
Join us for PhocusWire's next LinkedIn Audio Event as we discuss this topic with executives from Hopper, MakeMyTrip, Microsoft and Indicio.... Read More