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How AI can be friend and foe when it comes to tax compliance for online travel sellers
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How AI can be friend and foe when it comes to tax compliance for online travel sellers
By PhocusWire | December 18, 2023
Avalara senior director of lodging Nicole Rogers explains what online travel sellers need to know about managing tax obligations.  Read More
AON Affinity Travel Practice on the role of a travel insurance broker
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AON Affinity Travel Practice on the role of a travel insurance broker
By PhocusWire | December 18, 2023
AON Affinity Travel Practice president Beth Godlin explains how the company serves as a consultant to its clients to help them design and administer travel protection plans. Read More
The most popular news stories on PhocusWire in 2023
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The most popular news stories on PhocusWire in 2023
By PhocusWire | December 15, 2023
ChatGPT, the Hot 25 Travel Startups and news about major players like Expedia Group and Airbnb dominated the rankings.   Read More
Expedia Group's Julie Whalen talks tech transformation and travel demand
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Expedia Group's Julie Whalen talks tech transformation and travel demand
By Linda Fox | December 14, 2023
With just over a year as CFO of Expedia Group under her belt, Julie Whalen took to the stage at The Phocuswright Conference 2023 to discuss the company's technology developments, the impact of... Read More
Bookings Holdings names new CFO to replace retiring Goulden
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Bookings Holdings names new CFO to replace retiring Goulden
By Mitra Sorrells | December 13, 2023
Ewout Steenbergen will join the company in March as executive vice president and chief financial officer. He was most recently at S&P Global. Read More
Nearly half of travel companies say they’ll increase ESG investment in ‘24
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Nearly half of travel companies say they’ll increase ESG investment in ‘24
By Derek Catron | December 13, 2023
The survey commissioned by Amadeus included representatives from travel companies from nine markets and seven segments of the industry.   Read More
Capitalizing on surging demand for travel in Europe
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Capitalizing on surging demand for travel in Europe
By Expedia Group | December 13, 2023
Travel providers in Europe have an opportunity to attract and engage travelers throughout their entire purchase journey, from inspiration to planning and booking. Read More
ChatGPT, travel data, OTAs: PhocusWire’s top opinion stories of 2023
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ChatGPT, travel data, OTAs: PhocusWire’s top opinion stories of 2023
By PhocusWire | December 13, 2023
This year's popular op-eds were heavy on AI and also covered TikTok and Instagram influencers and the loyalty strategies of Expedia, Booking, Hopper and Airbnb. Read More
STARTUP STAGE: Textomap creates interactive maps from location-based text
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STARTUP STAGE: Textomap creates interactive maps from location-based text
By Linda Fox | December 12, 2023
Textomap helps businesses and individuals visualize and display location-based content, which improves customer engagement by providing more context and data. Read More
Google’s Vowinkel on the power of generative AI for travel marketers
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Google’s Vowinkel on the power of generative AI for travel marketers
By Mitra Sorrells | December 12, 2023
While artificial intelligence and machine learning have been integral to Google’s offerings for years, 2023 brought a new concept to the fore: generative AI. Read More
Airlines see less turbulence in accelerating NDC adoption
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Airlines see less turbulence in accelerating NDC adoption
By Derek Catron | December 11, 2023
Airlines’ progress in modernizing distribution through direct connections with customers and travel agencies could make 2024 a pivotal year.   Read More
Maison Sport lands £3.1M in funding, looks to agents for growth
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Maison Sport lands £3.1M in funding, looks to agents for growth
By Linda Fox | December 6, 2023
U.K.-based Maison Sport is looking to collaborate more with travel agents, enabling them to sell its products via affiliate links or API integration. Read More
AmTrav's Klee on saving third-party air distribution in business travel
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AmTrav's Klee on saving third-party air distribution in business travel
By Morgan Hines | December 6, 2023
AmTrav's Jeff Klee believes what’s good for airlines is what’s good for TMCs is what’s good for companies and travelers.  Read More
Report: The modern merchandising imperative - why airlines have no time to waste
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Report: The modern merchandising imperative - why airlines have no time to waste
By Michelle Bruno | December 4, 2023
Find out what modern airline retailing looks like and how visuals, targeted messaging and differentiated choices can capture the attention of shoppers. Read More
Sabre on using technology to optimize B2B travel payments
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Sabre on using technology to optimize B2B travel payments
By PhocusWire | December 4, 2023
Nicolas Ortiz, product management and partnerships director for Sabre Virtual Payments, explains how the company has been developing its Virtual Payments solution and how it solves key issues for... Read More
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