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Generative AI in travel - weighing the concerns versus the promise

By Linda Fox | October 17, 2024

Travel experts discussed the most exciting applications of generative AI at WiT Singapore while research from Amadeus flagged concerns around the technology. Read More

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How commerce media is catching on in travel

By Linda Fox | October 17, 2024

United, Expedia, Booking.com, Agoda, Priceline, Marriott and Uber have all established media networks in recent years and are earning significant revenue from them. Read More

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Why Agoda's data strategy is more about the "science" than the data itself

By Linda Fox | October 16, 2024

Agoda's CTO and CPO discuss how they apply data science to improve processes and the knowledge gaps generative artificial intelligence has revealed for the OTA. Read More

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Hilton partners with Be My Eyes to assist blind and low-vision guests

By Mileva Sapic | October 15, 2024

The Be My Eyes app directly connects Hilton guests who are blind or have low vision with a team of trained agents who can view the guest's surrounding through the mobile device's camera. Read More

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GlobalTix closes $5M Series B funding led by Tin Men Capital

By Mitra Sorrells | October 14, 2024

The Singapore-based provides of solutions for attractions, tours and activities said the funding will be used to fuel its expansion plans and to implement artificial intelligence solutions. Read More

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The cost of payments in the travel industry

By PhocusWright Research | October 14, 2024

Payments are a critical topic across the travel industry. Read a preview of what Phocuswright has uncovered in its latest research on the topic, The State of Global Travel Payments. Read More

News / Startups

Where are they now? Catching up with the Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2021

By Mileva Sapic | October 14, 2024

Beachy, Chekin, Kyte, Vouch and Zartico update PhocusWire on what they've been up to since they were named part of PhocusWire's Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2021. Read More

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How Goldjoy Travel found its sweet spot in the online cruise market

By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WiT | October 11, 2024

A panel discussion at Cruise World Asia tackled “how to bulletproof your travel agency business with technology” with speakers from Goldjoy Travel and GlobalTix. Read More

News / Online

PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Guesty, FCM Meetings and Events, Holibob, Civitatis and more

By PhocusWire | October 11, 2024

Keep up with all the latest people, product and partner news from around the global travel industry in PhocusWire's weekly roundup Read More

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Airlines are pushing ancillaries to boost revenue, but new offerings slow to come

By Morgan Hines | October 11, 2024

Ancillary services including baggage fees, meal upgrades, change fees and seat selection help boost airline profits, but why haven't airlines expanded their product catalog? Read More

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How AI search platforms may change travel marketing

By Mark Frary | October 9, 2024

Natural language capabilities are changing how consumers search for answers to their travel queries - creating opportunities for marketers and for companies such as Perplexity and You.com. Read More

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Uber adds AI chat powered by OpenAI’s GPT4o to help drivers embrace electric vehicles

By Mitra Sorrells | October 8, 2024

The rideshare platform said it also has enough electric vehicles in more than 40 cities to enable EV-only option in its app. Read More

Opinion / Online

Could the latest tech turn social influencers into kings and queens of travel?

By Craig Everett - Holibob | October 8, 2024

Holibob's CEO and co-founder, Craig Everett, speaks on influencers' potential impact on the travel industry if they begin selling products through social media posts. Read More

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Flexible living drives hospitality and residential technology convergence

By Matthew Parsons | October 8, 2024

The growing number of mixed-use properties creates gaps for a new breed of tech-enabled hospitality companies, in particular non-hotel brands, to enter new markets. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: B0arding is a booking site that rewards users for video reviews

By Mileva Sapic | October 7, 2024

B0arding invites travelers to submit video reviews of hotels and short-term rentals they've stayed in and rewards them with a $20 travel credit for a future trip booked on its platform. Read More

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