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The search and discovery technology is combining natural language search with generative AI and its content store of points of interest around the world to present users with a “best match.”... Read More

The B2B SaaS company will use the funding to speed software development and expand into North America, which it views as a key market.... Read More

Diamo is focusing on providing revenue management technology for small independent hotels and will continue to be supported by Life House initially.... Read More

In Q2 earnings calls, Booking Holdings said it was increasing spend in social platforms, while Expedia said it was getting "surgical" around identifying drivers of repeat business.... Read More

EDreams Odigeo reported its earnings, pointing to growth bolstered by its subscription program, an element that the company has identified as a driver of success in past earnings reports as well.... Read More

The acquisition boosts Yatra’s position in the corporate travel sector in India and adds approximately 360 corporate customers to the Indian online travel agency.... Read More

The platform functions as what Boom calls an “AiPMS” — capable of automating sales, operations, maintenance, review analysis and reputation handling.... Read More

Companies know social media influences travel decisions, but getting bookings is a challenge. Phocuswright’s latest research provides insights into who the converters are.  ... Read More

The airline industry has long discussed sustainability efforts related to carbon emissions. But new measures show it's not on track to reach a “net-zero scenario.”... Read More

The hub has unveiled “Startup Gate,” a venture clienting platform to connect Lufthansa Group with startups, as part of a strategy to double down on partnerships.... Read More

PhocusWire editor in chief Mitra Sorrells has been named senior vice president of content at Phocuswright, while senior reporter Linda Fox steps up to become executive editor.  ... Read More

Keep up with all the latest people, product and partner news from around the global travel industry in PhocusWire's weekly roundup.  ... Read More

The organization has defined three initial criteria, including publicly available standards and third-party audit, by which to measure the compliancy of accommodation certification suppliers.... Read More

Flight Centre Travel Group CEO Chris Galanty credited the company's AI Centre of Excellence for "revolutionizing" customer service and empowering agents through automation.... Read More

United, Hostelworld, Ryanair and other travel brands are cultivating a persona on social as engaging with audience has become a practical requirement for success for travel brands - and entertaining content is key, experts say.... Read More