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Spotnana adds travel management for meetings and events

By Mitra Sorrells | March 13, 2024

Spotnana Events is a self-service solution employees can use to book and manage their travel for meetings and events. Read More

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Online travel giants set new record for marketing spend in ‘23

By Mitra Sorrells | March 13, 2024

Expedia Group, Booking Holdings, Airbnb and Trip.com Group collectively spent $16.8 billion on sales and marketing in 2023 as they compete with one another and with suppliers enticing travelers to book... Read More

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Experts: Why Tripadvisor Plus didn’t pan out

By Jamie Biesiada – Travel Weekly | March 12, 2024

Analysts say the shutdown of the struggling service may be part of an attempt to streamline Tripadvisor after its parent company said last month that it was exploring a potential sale. Read More

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Way launches new tools to help hotels offer experiences

By D.J. Catron | March 12, 2024

The technology company’s new products allow hotels to manage and sell experiences without the need for third-party technologies that take customers off the hotel's website. Read More

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Airbnb's Stephenson on expansion beyond the core and AI

By PhocusWire | March 12, 2024

Airbnb announced CFO Dave Stephenson would be taking up the newly created role of chief business officer to oversee its growth plans. Read More

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Airbnb banning indoor security cameras in all listings

By D.J. Catron | March 11, 2024

Airbnb had allowed security cameras in common areas, such as halls and living rooms, if they were disclosed on the listing page, clearly visible and were not in spaces like sleeping areas and bathrooms. Read More

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Point.me announces American Express partnership

By Morgan Hines | March 11, 2024

American Express card members will be able to use Point.me, a PhocusWire Hot 25 Travel Startup for 2024, to search for reward flights. Read More

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Amadeus acquires B2B payments specialist Voxel

By Linda Fox | March 11, 2024

Amadeus said the acquisition supports its vision for a "smooth travel payment experience" and will complement its payments business, Outpayce. Read More

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AI Insights: Generative AI to drive personalization in hotels

By PhocusWire | March 11, 2024

Juanjo Rodriguez of the Hotels Network answers our questions on how the company is working with generative artificial intelligence. Read More

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From discovery page to destination: How travelers respond to what they see on social

By Phocuswright Research | March 11, 2024

According to Phocuswright, encouraging dispersal is a battle of pushing awareness and reducing barriers to finding equal-value alternatives that satisfy both sustainability and travel needs. Read More

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GetYourGuide is hiring a TikTok content creator: Here’s why

By Morgan Hines | March 11, 2024

Despite accelerating efforts to ban TikTok in the United States, GetYourGuide's job opening for a dedicated TikTok creator has received overwhelming interest. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: Wertu uses artificial intelligence to improve sports travel itineraries

By Morgan Hines | March 8, 2024

Wertu, founded in October 2023 in Tel Aviv, aims to help travelers plan their ideal sports-focused itinerary with personalized elements by using artificial intelligence. Read More

News / Distribution

Why the Olympics, Taylor Swift mean more to STRs than just a revenue boost

By D.J. Catron | March 7, 2024

As short-term rentals grapple with new regulations, major events and tourist preferences may help solidify their place in the travel industry. Read More

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OpenAI wants to inspire European cities to use GenAI for tourism

By Mitra Sorrells | March 6, 2024

OpenAI is partnering with the city of Dublin to create an itinerary planner built on GPT-4 and to host a workshop in the fall for leaders of other tourism destinations across the EU. Read More

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Booking Holdings' Fogel calls for "smart regulations" in Europe

By Linda Fox | March 6, 2024

The company has had decisions from European lawmakers go against it in recent months, from its blocked acquisition of Etraveli to the threat of being tagged a digital gatekeeper under the looming... Read More

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