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Less than a third of vacation rental property managers use AI
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January 22, 2025
Lodgify’s new report on the short term rental industry dives into technology, market and guest preferences trends....
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Germany-based hivr.ai, which was founded in 2020, uses artificial intelligence to help hotels automate more of the meetings and groups’ sales process and increase revenue....
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4 ways generative AI will impact travel startups
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January 21, 2025
Generative artificial intelligence has the potential to be so disruptive in the coming years, which makes planning ahead increasingly difficult for startups and investors considering investment or exits. This creates an abundance of uncertainty and opportunity. ...
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HBX Group was founded in Spain in 2001 as B2B bedbank Hotelbeds....
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Marriott, AmexGBT, MakeMyTrip technologists on the potential for AI in travel
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January 17, 2025
Artificial intelligence has enjoyed a steady buzz of attention over the last few years and whether the hype has matched reality has been up for discussion....
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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Hostaway, Sabre, Serko and more
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Keep up with all the latest people, product and partner news from around the global travel industry in PhocusWire's weekly roundup....
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With U.S. TikTok ban looming, how could travel brands be impacted?
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January 16, 2025
Travel brands including Expedia, Booking.com, Airbnb, United Airlines, Hilton, Kayak and more use TikTok as part of their marketing strategies....
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Hotels believe impact of AI will be seen this year
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January 16, 2025
A study from Canary Technologies reveals that 73% of hoteliers believe AI will have a significant or transformative impact on the sector....
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Superlogic - Launch pitch at The Phocuswright Conference 2024
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January 16, 2025
Superlogic provides a platform that helps brands bring global music, sports, dining and cultural experiences to consumers with the click of a button....
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Travel marketing experts on Google's dominance in the face of AI
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January 16, 2025
Technology including artificial intelligence, new players and other innovations are shaking up travel marketing....
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Purple Elephant Ventures raises $4.5M to build travel technology in Africa
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January 15, 2025
Purple Elephant Ventures aims to make Africa a leading player in regenerative tourism, focused on creating a travel sector that is sustainable and inclusive through “cutting-edge” technology....
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Mondee plans future following Nasdaq delisting
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January 15, 2025
Mondee has initiated Chapter 11 proceedings and plans to sell its assets to a newly formed entity with founder Prasad Gundumogula taking up the CEO reins again....
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Is India’s travel sector on the verge of a boom?
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January 15, 2025
Some claim India’s trajectory looks similar to China’s path a dozen or so years ago in terms of discretionary spending....
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U.K. regulator to investigate Google’s search dominance
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January 14, 2025
The organization will look into how Google’s position is impacting businesses such as advertisers, the media and alternate search engines and also the effect on consumers. ...
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Paxport invests in PnrGo to access passenger data capabilities
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January 14, 2025
Paxport will be able to leverage PnrGo’s network and data management and compliance tools through the acquisition....
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