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Sutherland Global on creating an enriched, omnichannel experience in travel
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Sutherland Global on creating an enriched, omnichannel experience in travel
By PhocusWire | November 16, 2023
Sutherland operates around the globe to help airlines, hotels, online travel agencies and travel management companies drive revenue, optimize costs and enhance experiences. Read More
“Kayak killer”? Hafner, English swap barbs, talk new ventures
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“Kayak killer”? Hafner, English swap barbs, talk new ventures
By Derek Catron | November 16, 2023
Kayak CEO Steve Hafner and co-founder Paul English, now with Deets, took the stage together Wednesday at The Phocuswright Conference in Fort Lauderdale. Sparks flew.   Read More
Emerging markets transforming the global travel payment landscape
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Emerging markets transforming the global travel payment landscape
By Koert Grasveld and Maria Sellar - TerraPay | November 15, 2023
Focusing on the right payment strategy will allow travel companies and providers to further expand their capabilities around the globe and to fast-track their growth. Read More
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024: Acai Travel
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Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024: Acai Travel
By PhocusWire | November 14, 2023
Acai Travel offers large language model-based travel operation optimization products to a diverse range of travel call centers, including TMCs, OTAs, airlines, hotels and banks. Read More
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024: Boddy
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Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024: Boddy
By PhocusWire | November 14, 2023
Boddy is a global marketplace that connects physical and digital wellness experiences with health-conscious travelers. Read More
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024: Deal Engine
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Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024: Deal Engine
By PhocusWire | November 14, 2023
Deal Engine uses artificial intelligence to streamline back office operations to help airlines and online and offline travel agencies run more efficiently and improve the traveler experience. Read More
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024: Katanox
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Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024: Katanox
By PhocusWire | November 14, 2023
Katanox is a travel accommodation distribution and fintech platform bringing together travel sellers and travel accommodation providers. Read More
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024: SquadTrip
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Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024: SquadTrip
By PhocusWire | November 14, 2023
SquadTrip’s B2B software-as-a-service helps travel agents save time managing group with an all-in-one marketing, booking and payment platform. Read More
Expedia Group, Booking on coming together with “one voice” to support short-term rentals
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Expedia Group, Booking on coming together with “one voice” to support short-term rentals
By Mitra Sorrells | November 13, 2023
Expedia Group's Tim Rosolio and Booking.com's Ben Harrell spoke about working together to address regulatory challenges, the benefits that Google provides to the sector and strategies to drive more... Read More
Earnings roundup: Vacasa, HomeToGo, Amex GBT and Despegar
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Earnings roundup: Vacasa, HomeToGo, Amex GBT and Despegar
By Linda Fox | November 10, 2023
A roundup of the third quarter 2023 earnings for travel companies, including Amex GBT, Despegar and HomeToGo. Read More
More than one-third of leisure travelers have used GenAI tools, report says
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More than one-third of leisure travelers have used GenAI tools, report says
By Morgan Hines | November 10, 2023
More than half of leisure travelers who have used generative artificial intelligence planning tools booked most or all of the recommendations provided by the chatbot. Read More
Booking.com adds cruise content in partnership with World Travel Holdings
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Booking.com adds cruise content in partnership with World Travel Holdings
By Mitra Sorrells | November 10, 2023
U.S. consumers can now access more than 10,000 sailings on more than 30 cruise lines from 55 departure points around the world.     Read More
Try before you buy: How augmented reality can drive travel bookings
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Try before you buy: How augmented reality can drive travel bookings
By Cathy Walsh | November 9, 2023
While traditional online travel marketing such as video targets a largely passive audience, augmented reality inspires engagement via immersive content worth sharing.  Read More
Microsoft and Tripadvisor on what OpenAI’s DevDay product announcements mean for travel
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Microsoft and Tripadvisor on what OpenAI’s DevDay product announcements mean for travel
By Mitra Sorrells | November 8, 2023
In PhocusWire's fourth Let's Hear It! LinkedIn Audio event, Tripadvisor head of data Rahul Todkar and Microsoft regional vice president for advertising Pablo Laucirica unpack the meaning of OpenAI's... Read More
Where next for Etraveli with Booking.com deal off the table?
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Where next for Etraveli with Booking.com deal off the table?
By Linda Fox | November 8, 2023
Following a veto by European regulators of the Booking.com-Etraveli acquisition, Etraveli CEO Mathias Hedlund talks about what’s next for the company, growth opportunities and its focus on flights. Read More
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