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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

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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

News / Online

Experience industry leaders still see room to grow in changing landscape

By D.J. Catron | August 19, 2024

At Phocuswright Europe, leaders from Viator, Tiquets and TourRadar spoke about how travel experiences could continue thriving even as Google and others play bigger roles in the sector. Read More

News / Online

The top 15 global travel markets: North America, APAC and Western Europe lead the way

By Phocuswright Research | August 19, 2024

The global travel industry is back on track, surging by 24% in 2023 to hit $1.5 trillion, with the top 15 markets closely resembling those at the top of the list in 2019. Read More

Opinion / Distribution

Wizz Air’s marketing gimmick shows need for more regulation of aviation emissions

By Justin Francis - Responsible Travel | August 19, 2024

Responsible Travel's chairman Justin Francis discusses how marketing ploys designed to entice already frequent flyers to fly are irresponsible in light of climate challenges. Read More

News / Online

Despegar sells destination management company, boosts AI agent

By Linda Fox | August 16, 2024

Despegar has made a number of updates to its AI agent Sofia and has further plans to integrate the technology into its B2B platforms. Read More

News / Online

PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Holibob, RedAwning, Cloudbeds, AirDNA and more

By PhocusWire | August 16, 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

News / Technology

The role of DMOs in helping their partners effectively use AI

By Morgan Hines | August 16, 2024

As travelers begin to use AI search engines and agents for trip planning, should DMOs play a role in helping their suppliers understand how to use the technology to drive revenue? Read More

News / Online

Latin America super app Rappi on using its travel products to drive loyalty

By Mitra Sorrells | August 15, 2024

About a year after Rappi partnered with Marriott in Mexico, the integration has extended to the super app’s users in Colombia, Chile, Peru, Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay. Read More

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Short-term rentals feeling pinch of overtourism backlash

By D.J. Catron | August 15, 2024

While strict new regulations in New York, Barcelona and others pose threats, the STR industry sees hope in more balanced approaches in Valencia and the European Union. Read More

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HomeToGo reports Q2 booking revenues high

By Linda Fox | August 13, 2024

The vacation rental marketplace and software subscription business believes its short breaks offering and recurring revenues are helping growth. Read More

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