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Report: The power of affiliate marketing to drive customer acquisition for travel brands

By Diane Merlino | August 27, 2024

Affiliate marketing has long been associated with end-of-the-funnel conversion, but with the proliferation of digital partners available for campaigns, that is no longer the case. Read More

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Booking.com’s U.S. managing director on growth plans, STRs and marketing

By Morgan Hines | August 27, 2024

Booking.com’s partnership with rapper Ludacris is its latest in a string of celebrity tie-ups. The marketing effort is more complex than a flash in a pan, according to Ben Harrell, U.S. managing... Read More

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MultiOn targets travel use cases for its AI agent

By Mitra Sorrells | August 26, 2024

Backed by General Catalyst, Amazon Alexa Fund, Maven Ventures, Samsung Next and individuals from OpenAI, MultiOn is rapidly developing its AI agent technology for travel and other applications. Read More

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More DMOs are using AI to power visitor engagement

By Morgan Hines | August 23, 2024

Satisfi Labs, one of the providers of AI-powered chat for DMOs, said it has added several new clients as destinations seek to be more responsive to visitors. Read More

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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Sabre, Hotels.com, Hospitable and more

By PhocusWire | August 23, 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

Opinion / Online

Is the multi-day tour industry ready for digital transformation?

By Ragnar Fjolnisson - Kaptio | August 23, 2024

Ragnar Fjölnisson, founder of Kaptio, writes that by fully embracing digital transformation, multi-day tour operators can enhance customer satisfaction, drive economic growth and contribute to a more... Read More

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Travel social content sways some consumers more than others

By Linda Fox | August 23, 2024

Converting looks and likes on social media to actual bookings is a challenge for travel marketers, but Phocuswright research has interesting insights on those consumers most likely to convert. Read More

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Agilysys acquires spa management software solution Book4Time for $150M

By Mileva Sapic | August 22, 2024

Canada-based Book4Time offers spa management software and ancillary revenue for hotels, resorts and other types of properties in more than 100 countries worldwide. Read More

News / Startups

Steve Singh's latest business travel startup lands $6M for AI agent

By Linda Fox | August 22, 2024

Singh will serve as executive chairman of Otto, which is creating an AI-powered travel assistant to plan, book and support business travelers during a trip. Read More

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Canary Technologies brings guest management system to BWH Hotels

By Linda Fox | August 22, 2024

The partnership between BWH Hotels and Canary Technologies will enable the hotel company to increase revenue and engage with guests across multiple touchpoints. Read More

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Hospitality retailing tech looks to fulfill “ultimate guest experience”

By D.J. Catron | August 22, 2024

The combination of new technology and deep data resources is opening opportunities for hoteliers to digitally offer concierge-like recommendations and bookings of a wide variety of products and... Read More

News / Distribution

Alaska Airlines launches new accommodations platform with Expedia Group

By Morgan Hines | August 21, 2024

“Stays by Alaska Vacations” is the airline's latest expansion of the airline's travel product offering and tie-up with its loyalty program. Read More

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Klook taps TikTok for experiences booking via social app

By Linda Fox | August 21, 2024

The move is part of the Asia-based company's drive to attract Gen Z and millennial travelers. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: JrnyOn empowers creators to travel with their audiences

By Mileva Sapic | August 20, 2024

JrnyOn empowers creators to travel with their audiences without the logistical burden and provide customers with a seamless experience from beginning to end. Read More

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Sonder writes new chapter with Marriott licensing deal, new funding

By Linda Fox | August 19, 2024

Sonder, which has faced challenges recently including a delisting from the Nasdaq and job cuts, will have access to $146 million to drive growth as well as help with the integration of its... Read More

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