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AI Insights: Generative AI across airline operations

By PhocusWire | September 7, 2023

Lufthansa Digital Hangar's Christian Spannbauer answers our questions about the areas the airline group is applying generative artificial intelligence technology to. Read More

News / Technology

Travel embraces generative AI

By Jamie Biesiada – Travel Weekly | September 6, 2023

The industry has embraced artificial intelligence as a timesaving tool with vast potential, and advisors are studying use cases and developing best practices for deploying the nascent technology. Read More

News / Technology

South Korean mobility platform introduces AI-based revamp

By Derek Catron | September 6, 2023

Tmap Mobility new navigation app integrates services that range from searching public transportation routes to booking restaurants and hotels. Read More

News / Online

As robotaxis start offering airport transfers, will OTAs be left behind?

By Alex Bainbridge - Autoura | September 6, 2023

Autonomous vehicles are transforming the transportation sector, potentially disrupting airport transfer services and posing challenges to OTAs. Read More

News / Startups

Point.me raises $10M to boost partnerships and expand concierge service

By Linda Fox | September 5, 2023

Point.me enables loyalty program members to find flights using their points via its proprietary algorithm. Read More

News / Technology

Smartvel extends travel content with acquisition of ArrivalGuides

By Linda Fox | September 5, 2023

ArrivalGuides provides destination guides in multiple languages from tourism boards and travel experts for travel brands to integrate into their websites, mobile applications and marketing campaigns. Read More

News / Online

Trip.com says platforms like TikTok will have difficulty challenging OTAs

By Linda Fox | September 5, 2023

Trip.com Group's Q2 2023 report revealed net revenue of $1.6 billion, up 180% year over year and 22% quarter over quarter. Read More

News / Online

Skiplagging isn’t likely to stop anytime soon, even if airlines fight it

By Morgan Hines | September 5, 2023

While the practice is nothing new, a lawsuit by American Airlines puts skiplagging back in the headlines and raises questions about why it persists. Read More

News / Online

Luxury Escapes’ Schwab on growing fast, being one of a kind and new superstore in Melbourne

By Ian Jarrett - WiT | September 5, 2023

Australia-based Luxury Escapes has seven million members globally and has just opened a store in Melbourne where customers can develop travel plans while sipping champagne. Read More

News / Online

Will European regulators block Booking's acquisition of Etraveli?

By Linda Fox | September 4, 2023

In June, the European Commission said the proposed acquisition may allow Booking to strengthen its dominant position in the hotel OTA marketplace. Read More

News / Online

CosmoTrips no more one year after launch?

By Linda Fox | September 1, 2023

CosmoTrips was launched a year ago by Cosmopolitan-publisher Hearst targeting a millennial and Gen Z audience. Read More

Opinion / Technology

Automation, innovation, ChatGPT: The future for travel agents

By Michele Fitzpatrick – Eviivo | September 1, 2023

Travel agents of all types are using automation and other tech innovations to transform how they work with clients. Read More

News / Online

Climate disasters renew focus on travel sustainability goals

By Derek Catron | August 31, 2023

Will another summer of climate calamities galvanize the level of coordination necessary to keep the travel industry growing — while helping to save the planet? Read More