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Less is much more: The power of real curation in tours and activities
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Less is much more: The power of real curation in tours and activities
By Enrique Espinel - Civitatis | May 28, 2024
While increased options can lead to objectively better results, it can also cause anxiety, indecision and dissatisfaction for travelers. Read More
As STR industry copes with growing pains, home swapping enjoys a "Holiday"
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As STR industry copes with growing pains, home swapping enjoys a "Holiday"
By D.J. Catron | May 28, 2024
Platforms like HomeExchange and Kindred are enjoying big gains while short-term rentals endure frustrations with stricter regulations, supply gluts and more rules and fees.   Read More
Busbud acquires revenue management platform Ratality
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Busbud acquires revenue management platform Ratality
By Morgan Hines | May 24, 2024
The acquisition should enable Busbud to broaden its value proposition and to work toward becoming a complete solution provider. Read More
Travel Tech hosts D.C. showcase, maintains ancillary fee ruling criticism
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Travel Tech hosts D.C. showcase, maintains ancillary fee ruling criticism
By Morgan Hines | May 23, 2024
Overlooking the U.S. Capitol, the Travel Technology Association held its first Policy & Innovation Showcase with Airbnb, Sabre, Booking Holdings and more. Read More
How did we allow this to happen? Viator founder Rod Cuthbert on the rise of Google
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How did we allow this to happen? Viator founder Rod Cuthbert on the rise of Google
By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WiT | May 23, 2024
In an interview at WiT Japan and North Asia, Cuthbert said that with Google’s increasing control and the potential for a “super app” powered by AI, the future of online travel intermediaries... Read More
Hotel tech entrepreneur launches Voyria travel startup fund
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Hotel tech entrepreneur launches Voyria travel startup fund
By Linda Fox | May 23, 2024
Voyria is looking to attract artificial intelligence-focused travel technology startups in the U.K. and Ireland and plans to support them financially as well as through mentorship. Read More
Travelsoft continues travel tech roll-up with three further acquisitions
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Travelsoft continues travel tech roll-up with three further acquisitions
By Linda Fox | May 23, 2024
B2B accommodation connectivity provider TravelgateX joins Travelsoft alongside reservation technology specialist Atcore Technology and Travel Connection Technology.    Read More
CEO Spotlight: Ariane Gorin of Expedia Group
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CEO Spotlight: Ariane Gorin of Expedia Group
By Mitra Sorrells | May 23, 2024
As Gorin moves into the CEO role at Expedia Group, she shares her thoughts on AI, social commerce, the B2B business, Vrbo and OneKey, as well as opinions on Airbnb and the TikTok ban. Read More
Sabre lays out offer-order strategy with release of retailing platform
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Sabre lays out offer-order strategy with release of retailing platform
By Linda Fox | May 22, 2024
The technology aims to help airlines make the move from the passenger-name-record world to more modern retailing via API-based solutions. Read More
HomeToGo updates on AI travel assistant Sunny
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HomeToGo updates on AI travel assistant Sunny
By Linda Fox | May 22, 2024
HomeToGo has released a beta version of AI Sunny, a step up from its chatbot Sunny, which has been in place for a number of years, as it looks to develop a full travel assistant. Read More
Pushing to make early check-ins more than just a free perk
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Pushing to make early check-ins more than just a free perk
By D.J. Catron | May 22, 2024
As personalized travel becomes a priority, more hotel operators and system developers believe a growing number of guests will demand early check-ins — even if they have to pay for it.  Read More
Seasonality helps Trip.com Group drive Q1 revenue
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Seasonality helps Trip.com Group drive Q1 revenue
By Linda Fox | May 21, 2024
Revenue from accommodation reservations increased 29% to $623 million while transportation ticketing revenue was up 20% to $692 million. Read More
Minimizing hallucinations in generative AI and large language models
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Minimizing hallucinations in generative AI and large language models
By Cathy Walsh and Mike Coletta - Phocuswright | May 21, 2024
This is a preview of Phocuswright's full report - From Buzzword to Bottom Line: Keeping Pace with Gen AI in Travel Read More
Marriott's revenue and tech chief on travel retail ambition
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Marriott's revenue and tech chief on travel retail ambition
By Linda Fox | May 21, 2024
Marriott International chief revenue and technology officer Drew Pinto discusses the hotel giant's strategy to replace its CRS, PMS and loyalty platform and its approach to newer technologies. Read More
Cover Genius lands $80M to fund growth and technology investment
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Cover Genius lands $80M to fund growth and technology investment
By Linda Fox | May 20, 2024
The company plans to put the funds toward further growth and technology investment, “including improved digital insurance distribution solutions, deploying artificial intelligence claims handling and... Read More
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