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Airbnb turns attention to other cities but would reopen talks with NYC

By Morgan Hines | September 28, 2023

Airbnb's Brian Chesky said the new rules make New York more expensive for travelers, but the head of the city's DMO said he is not concerned about an impact on the city's economy. Read More

News / Technology

Sabre launches AI-based seat upgrade tool in collaboration with Google, Hopper

By Mitra Sorrells | September 28, 2023

Sabre built its new solution in partnership with Hopper, which has just renamed its B2B product from Hopper Cloud to Hopper Technology Solutions, offering fintech, travel portals and a new suite of... Read More

News / Startups

NUMA raises $59M to grow its hospitality brand across Europe

By Mitra Sorrells | September 28, 2023

NUMA has more than 4,500 rooms and apartments in 10 countries across 28 cities in Europe including Berlin, Rome, Milan and Barcelona, with a focus on “boutique studios for modern travelers.” Read More

News / Distribution

Airline ancillary revenue hit $69B in 2022, beating 2019 levels

By Linda Fox | September 28, 2023

The top five U.S. airlines - Alaska, American Airlines, Delta, United and Southwest - generated ancillary revenue of almost $23 billion from loyalty programs in 2022. Read More

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Delta Air Lines on using AI throughout its business

By Morgan Hines | September 28, 2023

Delta's senior vice president and chief digital officer Eric Phillips shared some of the carrier’s AI strategy, citing a “digital thread" throughout everything it is doing. Read More

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TravelLocal raises $10M Series B to accelerate international growth

By Mitra Sorrells | September 28, 2023

TravelLocal offers tailor-made holidays by connecting its clients with local experts in each destination, combining advice from vetted experts with the convenience of online booking. Read More

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Despegar rolls out generative AI trip planner, starting in Argentina

By Mitra Sorrells | September 27, 2023

Travelers can use the planner to receive customized itineraries, put together packages that combine flights, accommodations and car rentals and receive recommendations of what to do in their... Read More

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2 months after split with Expedia, Hopper adds hotel inventory from Hotelbeds and WebBeds

By Mitra Sorrells | September 27, 2023

The new "long-term" strategic partnerships with Hotelbeds and WebBeds add more than 700,000 hotels around the world to Hopper's platform. Read More

Interview / Online

CEO Spotlight - Brett Keller of Priceline

By Linda Fox | September 27, 2023

PhocusWire talks to Priceline CEO Brett Keller about the company's partnership with Google, the hype around generative artificial intelligence and treading its own path versus other Booking Holdings... Read More

News / Technology

Accenture to pilot Amadeus Cytric Easy AI-powered chatbot

By Michael B. Baker - BTN | September 26, 2023

Using Microsoft technologies including Azure Open AI Service's GPT models, Microsoft 365 and Teams, the AI assistant will be able help corporate travelers across their trip, including planning and... Read More

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While no longer unexpected, the "cost" of air travel disruptions continues to rise

By Morgan Hines | September 26, 2023

Two new airline industry reports provide insights into how consumers feel about air travel disruptions and also the costs – both economic and environmental – that these problems bring. Read More

News / Online

While no longer unexpected, the "cost" of air travel disruptions continues to rise

By Morgan Hines | September 26, 2023

Two new airline industry reports provide insights into how consumers feel about air travel disruptions and also the costs – both economic and environmental – that these problems bring. Read More

News / Online

Poor security, clunky processes driving online hotel booking abandonment

By Linda Fox | September 25, 2023

Most important to consumers when booking accommodation online is an easy and secure booking and payment experience, 53%, followed by video and images of rooms and the property, 50%. Read More

News / Online

Booking to appeal EU regulators' decision to block Etraveli acquisition

By Linda Fox | September 25, 2023

Booking says the dispute does not affect its strategy to build out flights as part of its connected trip vision. Read More

News / Startups

Líbere Hospitality raises €6M internally for growth in Europe

By Linda Fox | September 22, 2023

The hospitality company currently has 37 properties with 1,200 units across 13 cities in Spain and southern Europe and plans to reach 1,300 units by the end of 2024. Read More

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