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June 13, 2024
The wide-ranging conversation on the environment for smaller online travel sites touched on the challenges and rewards of working in a smaller, specialized space.
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June 11, 2024
When 500 travel insiders gather, you don’t need a chatbot to predict lots of conversation about generative AI.
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Steve Hafner on 20 years at Kayak: "The innovation isn't over yet"
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May 11, 2024
As the metasearch site passes 20 years since its launch, CEO Steve Hafner shares his views on generative AI, Kayak for Business, the future of metasearch and more.
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Trip.com Group on growth strategies, experiences and generative AI
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Trip.com COO Schubert Lou discusses the current focus for the China-based online travel agency and the outlook for travel in 2024.
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Expedia, Booking, Amadeus join forces to address digital travel regulations
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February 29, 2024
The Global Travel Tech also includes eDreams Odigeo, Travelport and Skyscanner. They seek to address global concerns around anticipated regulatory changes affecting digital travel platforms.
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Skyscanner CEO on trends for ’24, partnerships and a traveler-first focus
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December 14, 2023
Skyscanner provides price comparison on flights, hotels and car rentals, with more than 80 billion prices searched every day.
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Sprints, squads and small changes - how Skyscanner, Trivago view innovation
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November 22, 2023
Skyscanner CEO John Mangelaars and Trivago CEO Johannes Thomas discussed innovation in travel metasearch, the impact of AI and improving the user experience.
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Skyscanner unveils ChatGPT discovery tool
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October 13, 2023
The solution, which is powered by ChatGPT, is initially launching in beta across Australia, India and Singapore to gauge traveler behavior when using AI for trip planning.
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The Phocuswright Conference 2023 – program, speakers and discount
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September 12, 2023
The travel industry's leaders and newest entrants gather in Fort Lauderdale November 13-16 for The Phocuswright Conference.
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Google adds “cheapest time to book” in time for Christmas
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August 28, 2023
Google is adding information on when fares are expected to be lowest for booking a specific destination for specific dates, similar to advice offered by Hopper, Kayak and Skyscanner.
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Airline industry leaders, academics will advise Google on emissions calculations
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July 12, 2023
Google is aiming to build trust in its flight emission data and make it the global standard for accurate, transparent and consistent information.
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AI Insights: Generative AI and personalization
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June 29, 2023
Skyscanner CTO Andrew Phillips answers our questions about how the company is working with generative artificial intelligence technology.
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Google partners with EU aviation agency on emission data standard
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June 7, 2023
Lufthansa Group is the pilot partner in this initiative and will provide an extensive set of flight data from specific flights that can be used to improve estimates for future flights on the same...
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Microsoft: New AI plugins coming from Tripadvisor, Trip.com, Skyscanner and more
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May 30, 2023
Five travel brands are among the companies developing AI plugins accessible in both ChatGPT and all of Microsoft's products including Bing search.
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IATA and Travalyst will align emission calculations
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December 9, 2022
IATA also says governments must do more to create incentives for the production of sustainable aviation fuel, because airlines are demonstrating the demand exists.
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