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Expedia Group fills vacant CTO role with former Fanatics exec

By Mitra Sorrells | October 17, 2024

Thumu will join the company in December after spending a decade at digital sports platform Fanatics... Read More

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Why Uber isn't buying Expedia, but I still think Amazon should

By Clayton Reid | October 17, 2024

Word that Uber has considered acquiring Expedia Group - first reported by the Financial Times - has... Read More

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How commerce media is catching on in travel

By Linda Fox | October 17, 2024

United, Expedia, Booking.com, Agoda, Priceline, Marriott and Uber have all established media... Read More

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Could Airbnb’s new co-host marketplace challenge property management companies?

By Mitra Sorrells | October 16, 2024

Hosts enter their address to find approved co-hosts nearby and then the two communicate directly to... Read More

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Hilton partners with Be My Eyes to assist blind and low-vision guests

By Mileva Sapic | October 15, 2024

The Be My Eyes app directly connects Hilton guests who are blind or have low vision with a team of... Read More

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GlobalTix closes $5M Series B funding led by Tin Men Capital

By Mitra Sorrells | October 14, 2024

The Singapore-based provides of solutions for attractions, tours and activities said the funding will... Read More

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The cost of payments in the travel industry

By PhocusWright Research | October 14, 2024

Payments are a critical topic across the travel industry. Read a preview of what Phocuswright has... Read More

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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Guesty, FCM Meetings and Events, Holibob, Civitatis and more

By PhocusWire | October 11, 2024

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

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New hospitality certification taps into wellness travel trend

By Mitra Sorrells | October 9, 2024

The certification is based on a 100-point evaluation that considers properties based on five... Read More

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Uber adds AI chat powered by OpenAI’s GPT4o to help drivers embrace electric vehicles

By Mitra Sorrells | October 8, 2024

The rideshare platform said it also has enough electric vehicles in more than 40 cities to enable... Read More

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Beyond chatbots, is AI working in travel?

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Precision and predictability for travel marketing: Essential visitor intelligence to drive growth

In partnership with Zartico, this video series explores the latest trends and delivers practical... Read More

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Get real: The power of combining AI with authentic intelligence

Chris Hemmeter from Thayer Investment Partners outlines his thoughts on the importance of balancing AI... Read More

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Changing traveler patterns, evolving customer needs drive demand for travel insurance

Travel protection is bringing peace of mind for travelers and positive rewards for suppliers.... Read More