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How airlines are thinking about technology investment in 2024

By Linda Fox | April 11, 2024

A study from Amadeus reveals 64% of airlines are expecting to spend more on technology in 2024, with 46% of low-cost carriers anticipating a moderate increase and 54% of full-service carriers expecting... Read More

News / Online

Chinese travelers increasingly using apps, social media for trip planning, led by Gen Z women

By D.J. Catron | April 11, 2024

China Trading Desk’s quarterly Travel Sentiment Survey finds Chinese travelers are increasingly using travel applications like CTrip and Qunar and social media sites like Xiaohongshu and Douyin,... Read More

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Ben Drew announces Viator departure after 12 years at Tripadvisor

By Morgan Hines | April 9, 2024

Ben Drew announced his decision to leave his position as Viator's president on LinkedIn Tuesday. Read More

News / Online

Tripadvisor blocks record 2 million fake reviews in 2023

By D.J. Catron | April 9, 2024

Tripadvisor’s news highlights a growing movement that includes Expedia Group and Booking.com to ensure the integrity of customer reviews that appear on their websites. Read More

News / Technology

IHG enlists Google for AI travel planning tool

By Linda Fox | April 9, 2024

As part of an expanded partnership with Google Cloud, IHG Hotels & Resorts is launching a generative AI-powered travel planning service to help guests book stays with the group's One Rewards app. Read More

News / Technology

Travel experiences, dynamic pricing and lessons for airlines

By Jitendra Sindhwani - IBS Software | April 9, 2024

How popular events such as the total solar eclipse and Taylor Swift's Eras Tour throw a spotlight on the challenges of dynamic pricing. Read More

From Our Partners / Online

How travel clubs are driving revenue, loyalty and customer experience

By PhocusWire | April 8, 2024

Custom Travel Solutions founder Mike Putman explains the benefits of a travel club and how brands are using this type of offering to drive revenue and loyalty. Read More

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Airlines have jacked up the cost of reward travel since 2019

By Robert Silk | April 5, 2024

A new analysis from consulting firm IdeaWorks shows the cost of reward travel at U.S. airlines has jumped sharply since 2019, eroding the value of frequent-flyer points. Read More

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Growth, increased arrivals, but an eye on cost in France's travel market

By Phocuswright Research | April 5, 2024

France's travel sector grew by 12% in 2023 to over €55 billion, with online bookings reaching their highest total to date and mobile transactions constituting 36% of this online revenue. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: Biliki AI is a travel planner for eco-friendly itineraries

By Mitra Sorrells | April 5, 2024

Biliki AI is building a platform that consumers can use to book sustainability-focused trips, with detailed itineraries that include flights, accommodations and experiences. Read More

News / Technology

How generative AI is impacting revenue management for hotels

By Morgan Hines | April 4, 2024

Predictions vary, but generally experts agree generative artificial intelligence - and AI more broadly - will greatly improve the ability of hotels to drive revenue. Read More

News / Online

BlaBlaCar receives €100M to bolster multimodal growth

By Morgan Hines | April 3, 2024

Paris-based BlaBlaCar said it has reached profitability over the last two years and will use this new funding to extend its multimodal strategy. Read More

News / Distribution

The impact of American Airlines' distribution changes one year on

By Linda Fox | April 3, 2024

American Airlines has made no secret of its goal of 100% internet-based bookings and other carriers are showing signs of following suit with varying strategies. Read More

News / Online

Trip.com Group and AirAsia to collaborate across multiple lines of business

By Mitra Sorrells | April 2, 2024

Capital A CEO Tony Fernandes said AirAsia's growth plans are focused on China and on getting Trip.com Group's customers into Southeast Asia. Read More