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Opinion / Technology

The 3 AI fintech trends shaping travel in 2024

By David Doctor - Outpayce from Amadeus | March 29, 2024

Outpayce CEO David Doctor looks at how machine learning and AI are impacting travel payments. Read More

News / Online

Putting a spotlight on sustainability in the STR space

By D.J. Catron | March 28, 2024

Criticism of Booking.com's “Travel Sustainable” program by regulators in the Netherlands, and the OTA's subsequent decision to prioritize third-party certifications, highlights the need for clear,... Read More

News / Technology

Are flight subscriptions starting to take off?

By D.J. Catron | March 27, 2024

Recent announcements from AirAsia, Alaska Airlines and Saudia may be a sign of things to come as airlines soar into digital era. Read More

News / Online

Fritz Demopoulos on new frontiers in travel and beyond

By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WiT | March 26, 2024

Fritz Demopolous co-founded Qunar, the first travel metasearch company in China, and has invested in several travel companies including GetYourGuide, TravelPerk and Tourlane. Read More

News / Online

Booking.com drops "Travel Sustainable" program

By Linda Fox | March 26, 2024

Booking.com has removed its "Travel Sustainable" badge recognizing properties for sustainability efforts following discussions with the Netherlands Consumer and Markets Authority. Read More

News / Technology

How technology is evolving to help hotels monetize spaces

By Linda Fox | March 26, 2024

Travel technology companies including DerbySoft, Journey and Mews are helping hotels and other accommodation providers explore different revenue streams. Read More

News / Technology

Is the travel industry keeping up with emerging tech?

By Markus Schreyer - Phocuswright | March 26, 2024

While the travel sector has invested significantly in startups, the scale and diversity of investment appear to be less extensive compared with other industries. Read More

News / Distribution

SAS to increase EDIFACT surcharges and remove lowest fares in April

By Lauren Arena – Business Travel News Europe | March 25, 2024

SAS Scandinavian Airlines is pushing ahead with its new distribution capability strategy, with plans to increase current EDIFACT surcharges and remove its cheapest fare option from traditional channels... Read More

News / Technology

Marriott tests AI search tool for rental product

By Linda Fox | March 22, 2024

The search with artificial intelligence tool is in a test phase initially and was developed in partnership with Publicis Sapient. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: NowBoarding is a commission-free distribution platform for travel brands

By Mitra Sorrells | March 22, 2024

NowBoarding was founded by Christopher Moss, who previously founded Psngr1, a business travel management tool acquired by travel technology firm Snowfall in 2022. Read More

Opinion / Online

Key trends driving innovation in tours and packages

By Manuel Hilty - Nezasa | March 22, 2024

Changes in consumer expectations along with the fact technology for selling multi-day tours is still in its infancy create a strong need for technical innovation in the tours and package business. Read More

News / Technology

D-Edge builds out hospitality tech offering with acquisition of LoungeUp

By Linda Fox | March 21, 2024

Accor-owned D-Edge said the acquisition “marks a significant step" toward integrated solutions covering the entire guest journey. Read More

News / Technology

The rise of AI: Redefining property management systems for a digital age

By Morgan Hines | March 21, 2024

Some experts see generative AI leading to big changes in property management systems. Will this technology limit the human touch in hospitality? Or create more time for guest services? Read More