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News / Online

Travelers seek more adventure, ways to pay, report shows

By Derek Catron | January 27, 2023

WeTravel's look at travel trends sees push for more customization and payment flexibility after COVID. Read More

News / Technology

The evolution of in-room voice tech in hospitality

By Kathryn Walson | January 25, 2023

Voice assistants help short-staffed hotels by answering routine questions that the front desk would otherwise have to answer. They can also boost revenue by upselling spa services or future bookings,... Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: SquadTrip’s all-in-one platform streamlines trip planning

By Kathryn Walson | January 25, 2023

SquadTrip provides an SaaS trip booking and marketing platform for group travel organizers and trip-bookers alike. Read More

Opinion / Online

Davos and the travel industry: 5 takeaways

By Jeffrey Katz - Journera | January 24, 2023

Journera CEO Jeffrey Katz shares the travel-related topics and trends from the World Economic Forum's Davos event. Read More

Opinion / Online

How travel brands can activate first-party data

By Dave Goulden - Sojern | January 23, 2023

Travel companies need to prepare for cookies going away and learn to use first-party data in sophisticated ways to create a personalized customer experience. Read More

News / Technology

Coras aims to reinvent travel loyalty with launch of new DeFi token

By Mitra Sorrells | January 23, 2023

Unlike traditional loyalty points, the Fida tokens are transferable, interoperable, provide instant liquidity and never expire. Read More

News / Online

Could “save now buy later” take off in travel?

By Kathryn Walson | January 19, 2023

With SNBL, a traveler creates an account to save toward a goal - such as a trip - and their savings are boosted by financial incentives and discounts from supplier partners. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: Out of Office gives travel tips from friends and influencers

By Linda Fox | January 13, 2023

The Out of Office platform aggregates destinations, hotels, restaurants and more based on the user's preferences and who they follow. Read More

Opinion / Online

Why travel and experience providers need to take note of the Ticketmaster crisis

By Frank Belzer - Icon Park | January 13, 2023

The age of paper tickets had its limitations, but in many ways, it was not much worse for the consumer. In the digital age, we hoped to eliminate waiting in long lines, price gouging and fraud, so why... Read More

News / Distribution

Fliggy adds tours and activities via Globaltix partnership

By Linda Fox | January 12, 2023

The deal integrates GlobalTix’s marketplace of experiences, including attractions and tours across 40 countries, into Fliggy. Read More

News / Technology

What will ChatGPT mean for the travel industry?

By Mitra Sorrells | January 12, 2023

Industry leaders from Booking.com, Expedia Group, Hopper and more weigh in on the topic of what ChatGPT might mean for their internal operations and for travelers. Read More

News / Online

Active Travel acquires cycling business of Inspired Italy

By Linda Fox | January 10, 2023

The acquisition gives Active Travel Group a platform for cycle operations in Tuscany and Umbria and brings its operating bases to six across the U.K., France and now Italy. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: Away Together aims to elevate guest experience

By Kathryn Walson | January 9, 2023

The Away Together platform allows for accommodations to communicate with their guests as well as for guests to communicate with one another. Read More

News / Online

Inflation, tech costs dampen travel experience operators’ optimism

By Phocuswright Research | January 9, 2023

The latest research from Phocuswright and Arival looks at travel experience operators' performance and sentiment and the challenges they face in 2023 and beyond. Read More