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As Phocuswright Europe kicks off, travel experts weigh in on the AI buzz

By PhocusWire | June 11, 2024

When 500 travel insiders gather, you don’t need a chatbot to predict lots of conversation about generative AI. Read More

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Steve Hafner on 20 years at Kayak: "The innovation isn't over yet"

By D.J. Catron | 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. Read More

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Trip.com Group on growth strategies, experiences and generative AI

By Linda Fox | April 2, 2024

Trip.com COO Schubert Lou discusses the current focus for the China-based online travel agency and the outlook for travel in 2024. Read More

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Expedia, Booking, Amadeus join forces to address digital travel regulations

By Yeoh Siew Hoon – Web in Travel | 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. Read More

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Skyscanner CEO on trends for ’24, partnerships and a traveler-first focus

By PhocusWire | December 14, 2023

Skyscanner provides price comparison on flights, hotels and car rentals, with more than 80 billion prices searched every day. Read More

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Sprints, squads and small changes - how Skyscanner, Trivago view innovation

By Linda Fox | 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. Read More

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Skyscanner unveils ChatGPT discovery tool

By Linda Fox | 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. Read More

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The Phocuswright Conference 2023 – program, speakers and discount

By PhocusWire | September 12, 2023

The travel industry's leaders and newest entrants gather in Fort Lauderdale November 13-16 for The Phocuswright Conference. Read More

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Google adds “cheapest time to book” in time for Christmas

By Derek Catron | 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. Read More

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Airline industry leaders, academics will advise Google on emissions calculations

By Mitra Sorrells | 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. Read More

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AI Insights: Generative AI and personalization

By PhocusWire | June 29, 2023

Skyscanner CTO Andrew Phillips answers our questions about how the company is working with generative artificial intelligence technology. Read More

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Google partners with EU aviation agency on emission data standard

By Mitra Sorrells | 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... Read More

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Microsoft: New AI plugins coming from Tripadvisor, Trip.com, Skyscanner and more

By Mitra Sorrells | 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. Read More

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IATA and Travalyst will align emission calculations

By Mitra Sorrells | 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. Read More