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Phocuswright research explores travelers’ comfort using GenAI
News / Technology
Phocuswright research explores travelers’ comfort using GenAI
By Phocuswright Research | January 29, 2024
Since ChatGPT debuted in late 2022, the travel industry has been exploring how best to use it – and wondering whether consumers are ready to embrace it to help with their trip planning. Read More
Digitally reconstructing the travel industry
Opinion / Technology
Digitally reconstructing the travel industry
By Anish Kapoor – Teleperformance India | January 26, 2024
Anish Kapoor of Teleperformance India discusses the role of technology in securing top-tier customer experience and business services. Read More
Short-term rentals had up and down year, AirDNA report finds
News / Online
Short-term rentals had up and down year, AirDNA report finds
By Derek Catron | January 25, 2024
Growth in supply outpaced demand, yet the sector saw a record $64 billion in revenues amid high-profile regulatory action.   Read More
American Airlines doubles down on digital distribution strategy
News / Distribution
American Airlines doubles down on digital distribution strategy
By Linda Fox | January 25, 2024
American Airlines said 80% of bookings currently come via internet-based channels with 65% of that coming from its website and mobile app. Read More
Japan-based hotel tech company Tripla targets SE Asia growth with latest acquisition
News / Technology
Japan-based hotel tech company Tripla targets SE Asia growth with latest acquisition
By Mitra Sorrells | January 24, 2024
Tripla has acquired Singapore-based Endurance Technology Solutions, which develops and sells the Pelican Hotel Solution - a reservation system that works with major overseas channel managers. Read More
Google under fire for proposed changes to search in Europe
News / Online
Google under fire for proposed changes to search in Europe
By Linda Fox | January 24, 2024
The search giant has been criticized for not engaging with businesses on planned changes to comply with the Digital Markets Act as well as falling short of the regulation's requirements with those... Read More
Gen Z, millennials continue to seek inspiration from social platforms
News / Online
Gen Z, millennials continue to seek inspiration from social platforms
By Linda Fox | January 24, 2024
Instagram and YouTube are the top sources of inspiration for millennials and Gen Z, according to research from Klook. Read More
MakeMyTrip hails best ever quarter driven by high travel demand
News / Online
MakeMyTrip hails best ever quarter driven by high travel demand
By Linda Fox | January 24, 2024
The India online travel agency made revenue gains across flights, hotels and packages and bus transportation. Read More
TravelPerk adds $104M to launch new business travel services
News / Startups
TravelPerk adds $104M to launch new business travel services
By Linda Fox | January 23, 2024
TravelPerk plans to put the funds towards boosting its platform with new inventory capabilities as well as the launch of new business travel services and further product automation driven by artificial... Read More
Daytrip drives off with $10M for expansion of door-to-door platform
News / Startups
Daytrip drives off with $10M for expansion of door-to-door platform
By Linda Fox | January 23, 2024
The funding will go towards further development of the platform as well as expanding into new countries including the United States. Read More
5 truths for travel marketers: 2024 update
Opinion / Technology
5 truths for travel marketers: 2024 update
By Jared Alster - Dune7 | January 23, 2024
Generative AI is both friend and foe for travel marketers, and Google remains the dominant search player. Read on as Dune7's Jared Alster updates on the travel marketing truths he laid down in 2023. Read More
Italian National Tourist Board launches Venice tourist entry fee platform
News / Online
Italian National Tourist Board launches Venice tourist entry fee platform
By Morgan Hines | January 19, 2024
If tourists want to enter certain parts of Venice on a day-trip beginning in April, they will have to show a QR code as proof they have paid a new €5 “Venice Access Fee” during peak times. Read More
European regulators eye Booking.com under Digital Services Act
News / Online
European regulators eye Booking.com under Digital Services Act
By Linda Fox | January 18, 2024
The European Commission has asked Booking.com and others for information as it determines whether the companies are complying with rules of the Digital Services Act that went into effect in November. Read More
Travel executives react to Rabbit AI agent device
News / Technology
Travel executives react to Rabbit AI agent device
By Arvindh Yuvaraj - WebinTravel | January 18, 2024
In the week since its unveiling at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, the Rabbit R1 has created a frenzy in the tech space. Read More
Runnr.ai secures €1M to scale hotel guest communications startup
News / Technology
Runnr.ai secures €1M to scale hotel guest communications startup
By Linda Fox | January 18, 2024
The investment will go towards helping hotels deliver personalized services, improve efficiency for front desks and find upsell opportunities. Read More
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