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What the travel industry is learning about effectively implementing AI
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What the travel industry is learning about effectively implementing AI
By PhocusWire | September 30, 2024
DataArt's senior vice president of travel and hospitality explains why effective use of generative AI requires companies first deal with their technical debt and ensure they have a modern data... Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: TravelPerk, Serko, Expedia, Sabre and more
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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: TravelPerk, Serko, Expedia, Sabre and more
By PhocusWire | September 27, 2024
Keep up with all the latest people, product and partner news from around the global travel industry in PhocusWire's weekly roundup. Read More
Phocuswright launches Philip C. Wolf scholarship for 2024
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Phocuswright launches Philip C. Wolf scholarship for 2024
By PhocusWire | September 25, 2024
The recipients of the Philip C. Wolf Memorial Scholarship will receive tickets to The Phocuswright Conference 2024, a three night stay at the host hotel and inclusion in a mentorship program at the... Read More
TripAdmit secures $1M in funding to expand internationally
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TripAdmit secures $1M in funding to expand internationally
By Mileva Sapic | September 20, 2024
TripAdmit, which automates tipping and trip review collection for tour operators, plans to expand its footprint across North America and Europe. Read More
Phocuswire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Amadeus, Thayer Ventures, Sabre, Cloudbeds and more
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Phocuswire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Amadeus, Thayer Ventures, Sabre, Cloudbeds and more
By PhocusWire | September 20, 2024
Keep up with all the latest people, product and partner news from around the global travel industry in PhocusWire's weekly roundup. Read More
Chesky on Airbnb's future in travel and beyond
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Chesky on Airbnb's future in travel and beyond
By Morgan Hines | September 20, 2024
Chesky referenced Apple and Amazon’s trajectory - what if Apple never launched the iPod, or Amazon never sold more than books? - to explain why he believes Airbnb should offer much more than a place to... Read More
Agoda’s co-founder Rosenstein: AI will widen the gap between haves and have-nots in travel
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Agoda’s co-founder Rosenstein: AI will widen the gap between haves and have-nots in travel
By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WiT | September 19, 2024
Robert Rosenstein said that while smaller companies can be faster and more nimble, the fact is the biggest benefit of AI right now to increase productivity and cut staff plays to the big companies. Read More
Marriott CEO on shifting loyalty from transactional to emotional
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Marriott CEO on shifting loyalty from transactional to emotional
By Morgan Hines | September 19, 2024
Hotel loyalty programs have traditionally been focused on room nights as the primary redemption offering, but Marriott CEO Anthony Capuano believes Bonvoy can go far beyond traditional expectations. Read More
Mindtrip secures $12M investment, launches group chat
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Mindtrip secures $12M investment, launches group chat
By Mileva Sapic | September 18, 2024
Mindtrip will use the investment to scale operations as it rolls out of a series of collaborative trip planning features for groups. Read More
Hospitality experiences platform Turneo raises $2M seed investment
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Hospitality experiences platform Turneo raises $2M seed investment
By Mileva Sapic | September 18, 2024
Travel tech startup, Turneo, plans to further expand its global footprint and enable more hotels to offer in-destination activities to guests with the investment led by Bessemer Venture Partners. Read More
“Founder mode” or "manager mode"? Travel execs weigh in on leadership styles
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“Founder mode” or "manager mode"? Travel execs weigh in on leadership styles
By Morgan Hines | September 18, 2024
Travel leaders share their take on recent comments from Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky about the management style he believes is most effective.   Read More
Smartvel acquires Avuxi to expand destination content and AI capabilities
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Smartvel acquires Avuxi to expand destination content and AI capabilities
By Mileva Sapic | September 17, 2024
Smartvel's acquisition of Avuxi strengthens its existing position in the market and enables it to widen its offering. Read More
The dream of a travel one-stop-shop: what comes next?
Opinion / Online
The dream of a travel one-stop-shop: what comes next?
By Gulce Karsli Rozenveld - Oojo | September 17, 2024
CEO of Oojo, Gulce Karsli Rozenveld, discusses the dream of an all-in-one travel platform and all of its possibilities. Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: PKFare, AC Group, UATP, Amadeus and more
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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: PKFare, AC Group, UATP, Amadeus and more
By PhocusWire | September 13, 2024
Keep up with all the latest people, product and partner news from around the global travel industry in PhocusWire's weekly roundup. Read More
Airbnb quietly reopens platform to new Experience listings
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Airbnb quietly reopens platform to new Experience listings
By Morgan Hines | September 11, 2024
 After saying last month that it would accept submission of new Experiences beginning next year, Airbnb quietly reopened to new listings on Tuesday.   Read More
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