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Priceline launches AI neighborhood feature, Turo partnership
News / Technology
Priceline launches AI neighborhood feature, Turo partnership
By Morgan Hines | April 30, 2025
“Trip Intelligence: The Neighborhood Edition” includes AI features that help users find locations that match their “vibe.” Read More
Booking Holdings sees "stable growth," surpasses expectations
News / Online
Booking Holdings sees "stable growth," surpasses expectations
By Abby Crotty | April 29, 2025
The company said that it wasn't affected by the general economic environment in the first quarter of 2025. Read More
HomeToGo launches AI Filter
News / Technology
HomeToGo launches AI Filter
By Abby Crotty | April 29, 2025
The tool is in beta testing for select users in the United States and Germany with a wider release dependent on the results of the trial. Read More
Lighthouse launches data-as-a-service platform
News / Technology
Lighthouse launches data-as-a-service platform
By Abby Crotty | April 29, 2025
The platform has four modules that provide DMOs, OTAs and hospitality tech companies with insights on pricing, occupancy and demand. Read More
Expedia Group to restructure parts of organization
News / Online
Expedia Group to restructure parts of organization
By Morgan Hines | April 28, 2025
On the heels of March layoffs, Expedia Group is restructuring certain parts of its organization, making “difficult but necessary” decisions. Read More
Consumer awareness of travel's impact on destinations grows
News / Online
Consumer awareness of travel's impact on destinations grows
By Linda Fox | April 25, 2025
Travelers are showing a heightened awareness of their impact on destinations and factoring in the potential for overcrowding, according to Booking.com's latest report on travel and sustainability.  Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Airbnb, Hopper, Amex and more...
News / Technology
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Airbnb, Hopper, Amex and more...
By PhocusWire | April 25, 2025
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More
Modern travel agency Fora Travel raises $60M
News / Startups
Modern travel agency Fora Travel raises $60M
By Morgan Hines | April 24, 2025
Fora CEO Evan Frank said the latest round of funding will be used "to modernize the travel industry for good." Read More
Harnessing business intelligence for performance and competitive edge
Event / Online
Harnessing business intelligence for performance and competitive edge
April 24, 2025
This free webinar will explore key areas like how business intelligence can drive greater yields, faster time to get paid by suppliers and improve market intel to enable your commercial growth. On Demand
70% of global travelers want virtual reality to explore a destination
From Our Partners / Online
70% of global travelers want virtual reality to explore a destination
By Joerg Schuler, Amadeus Hospitality | April 22, 2025
New research from Amadeus uncovers preferences and dreams of travelers from around the world.   Read More
Startup Stage: Hotel Data AI wants to improve hotels' efficiency, online visibility
Interview / Startups
Startup Stage: Hotel Data AI wants to improve hotels' efficiency, online visibility
By Abby Crotty | April 21, 2025
Founded in 2024, Hotel Data AI aims to assist hotels with their online presence by optimizing content. Read More
The trust protocol: Rethinking risk and reputation in global travel
Opinion / Technology
The trust protocol: Rethinking risk and reputation in global travel
By Tapan Sangal, Kalp Decentra Foundation | April 21, 2025
Tapan Sangal, director and founder of the Kalp Decentara Foundation, discusses the evolving travel ecosystem and using blockchain as a tool to build trust. Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Expedia Group, FLYR, PayPal and more...
News / Technology
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Expedia Group, FLYR, PayPal and more...
By PhocusWire | April 18, 2025
Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More
Fliggy unveils "AskMe" AI assistant
News / Online
Fliggy unveils "AskMe" AI assistant
By Linda Fox | April 17, 2025
AskMe is integrated with Alibaba's Qwen AI models, using Fliggy's pricing engine and proprietary data—including flights, hotels, attractions and curated experiences—to create personalized, bookable... Read More
The impact of AI on the operations of travel companies
News / Technology
The impact of AI on the operations of travel companies
By Phocuswright Research | April 16, 2025
The first of a Phocuswright Research series on The New Age(nts) Trend looks at how AI impacts company operations with panelists from Anna Jaffe from Mobi.ai, Bobby Healy from Mann and Meili and Tim... Read More
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