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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... Read More
4 global trends in tourism to be featured in upcoming webinar
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4 global trends in tourism to be featured in upcoming webinar
By Chris Adams - Miles Partnership | December 12, 2023
Make plans to join this free webinar Thursday, December 14 at 1 p.m. EST hosted by PhocusWire,... Read More
Sojern lays off staff company-wide
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Sojern lays off staff company-wide
By Mitra Sorrells | December 12, 2023
The company is not saying how many people have been laid off but said the cuts affect 20% of its staff... Read More
Travelers, airlines want sustainability; standards will help
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Travelers, airlines want sustainability; standards will help
By David Smith – ATPCO | December 7, 2023
Airlines need to embrace the available emissions standards and data and share it with consumers so... Read More
A different type of travel sustainability research
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A different type of travel sustainability research
By Phocuswright Research | December 6, 2023
While travelers often have good intentions, a new research report from Phocuswright shows... Read More
Airbnb announces changes to executive team
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Airbnb announces changes to executive team
By Derek Catron | December 5, 2023
CFO Dave Stephenson becomes Airbnb’s first chief business officer, a role in which he will be asked to... Read More
Why travel’s experiences sector isn’t likely to operate like others
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Why travel’s experiences sector isn’t likely to operate like others
By Morgan Hines | December 4, 2023
As the experiences category continues to grow in the travel world, experts look at its future during... Read More
Trip.com to use Amazon Web Services as strategic cloud partner
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Trip.com to use Amazon Web Services as strategic cloud partner
By Morgan Hines | December 1, 2023
Trip.com Group believes Amazon Web Services could help it to enhance the global travel experience.... Read More
Why smart airlines will find value in prioritizing customer experience
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Why smart airlines will find value in prioritizing customer experience
By Matthew Walker – Plan3 | November 30, 2023
In a hyper-competitive market like air travel that is in the throes of recovery, how an airline seeks... Read More
Hopper’s Lalonde talks profits, Expedia split, Booking.com competition
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Hopper’s Lalonde talks profits, Expedia split, Booking.com competition
By Derek Catron | November 29, 2023
In a far-ranging interview at The Phocuswright Conference, Lalonde also spoke of Hopper’s layoffs and... Read More
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