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Booking.com and Flight Centre on measuring generative AI’s efforts to make travel better
News / Technology
Booking.com and Flight Centre on measuring generative AI’s efforts to make travel better
By D.J. Catron | June 12, 2024
At Phocuswright Europe experts from Booking.com and Flight Centre Travel Group weigh in on how generative AI is changing the travel industry.   Read More
Steve Singh steps into CEO role at Spotnana
News / Technology
Steve Singh steps into CEO role at Spotnana
By Elizabeth West - BTN | June 11, 2024
Spotnana founder and CEO Sarosh Waghmar will continue as the company's chief product officer. Read More
Ahead of the curve: Future-proofing travel programs
From Our Partners / Technology
Ahead of the curve: Future-proofing travel programs
By PhocusWire | June 11, 2024
Navan's director of travel management, Ben Custance, explains current challenges and opportunities in business travel management. Read More
Mystifly launches multisource air selling platform
News / Distribution
Mystifly launches multisource air selling platform
By Mitra Sorrells | June 11, 2024
Mystifly’s Smart Selling Platform (SSP) delivers source-agnostic air selling, servicing and revenue optimization.   Read More
Partnership with Priceline ushers Ramp into business travel booking
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Partnership with Priceline ushers Ramp into business travel booking
By D.J. Catron | June 10, 2024
The finance operations platform’s launch of Ramp Travel expands its services to include travel booking for the companies it works with. Read More
Holibob adds funding for experiences technology push
News / Startups
Holibob adds funding for experiences technology push
By Linda Fox | June 10, 2024
Holibob, a PhocusWire Hot 25 Startup for 2023, said it plans to use the funds to further develop its technology, including its experiences marketing platform, to help travel brands and destinations sell... Read More
Online travel platforms tapping into business travel rebound
News / Online
Online travel platforms tapping into business travel rebound
By Linda Fox | June 10, 2024
While Booking.com for Business has struck up some new partnerships, other OTAs are building out their business travel offerings with additional products and services. Read More
Gen Z, millennials less interested in loyalty travel, OAG survey finds
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Gen Z, millennials less interested in loyalty travel, OAG survey finds
By Morgan Hines | June 7, 2024
OAG’s North American survey included 2,000 travelers with intent to analyze services including rewards programs and ticket inclusions and how those might be driving purchasing habits. Read More
How generative AI can tackle “information overload” and empower travelers
Opinion / Technology
How generative AI can tackle “information overload” and empower travelers
By Emily Weiss - Accenture | June 7, 2024
The future of travel is bright, and as travelers are bombarded with an overwhelming amount of information on planning their trips, GenAI is the key to unlocking the sector's full potential. Read More
How travel brands are prioritizing group travel planning
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How travel brands are prioritizing group travel planning
By Morgan Hines | June 6, 2024
Expedia Group, Airbnb, Mindtrip and many other companies are looking to simplify group travel planning. Read More
Jyrney and Blacklane partner for business travel ground transport
News / Startups
Jyrney and Blacklane partner for business travel ground transport
By Mitra Sorrells | June 5, 2024
The partnership will give Jyrney’s corporate and travel management clients access to Blacklane’s chauffer services in more than 50 countries. Read More
International business travel declining amid inflation, report finds
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International business travel declining amid inflation, report finds
By D.J. Catron | June 5, 2024
HotelHub analyzed 15 million hotel bookings dating back to 2022, revealing an uncertain business travel environment driven by persistent inflationary pressures.   Read More
STARTUP STAGE: Trustr is a private marketplace for vacation rental discovery
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Trustr is a private marketplace for vacation rental discovery
By Mileva Sapic | June 5, 2024
Launching publicly Wednesday, Trustr is a vacation rental marketplace that enables its members to make properties they own available to people they know and capitalize on recommendations for places to... Read More
U.K. regulator investigating Amex GBT acquisition of CWT
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U.K. regulator investigating Amex GBT acquisition of CWT
By Linda Fox | June 5, 2024
A statement from Amex GBT said the company had “voluntarily notified the CMA of the transaction for antitrust approval in the U.K.” Read More
Accor embarks on CRS migration with Amadeus
News / Technology
Accor embarks on CRS migration with Amadeus
By Linda Fox | June 5, 2024
The goal is to have the first hotel live on the system in a year, and France-based Accor is prioritizing luxury properties in North America to migrate first. Read More
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