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Trip.com unveils Trekki NFT to unite travel and Web3

By Linda Fox | June 5, 2023

Later this year the Singapore-based brand plans to sell 10,000 dolphin-themed NFTs, with its benefits tied to how much the token holder travels. Read More

News / Startups

Atly plots mapping platform updates with $18M investment

By Linda Fox | May 31, 2023

Investment in the Israel-based company has come from Target Global, Tal Ventures and FKA Brands. Read More

News / Technology

Travel’s ChatGPT adventure raises hopes and questions

By Derek Catron | May 26, 2023

PhocusWire’s latest roundup of how travel companies are utilizing ChatGPT shows a wide range of approaches. Read More

Opinion / Online

6 ways visual UGC is evolving in the travel sector

By Damien Mahoney - Nosto | May 25, 2023

Authentic, visual user-generated content shared on the likes of TikTok, Instagram and other social channels is becoming central to how travel companies are marketing themselves. Read More

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Google unveils generative AI boost to search

By Linda Fox | May 24, 2023

During its Google Marketing Live event this week the company shared a number of updates including an example of how its search generative experience could work. Read More

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Getting ahead of Chinese traveler trends and behavior

By Linda Fox | May 24, 2023

The reopening of China at the beginning of the year resulted in an immediate booking spike. Now new traveler behaviors, especially around mobile apps, are being observed. Read More

Opinion / Online

How creative advertising can help sustain travel rebound

By Marissa Bernstein - Vistar Media | May 19, 2023

The competition among travel brands to capture the attention and loyalty of customers is fiercer than ever. To start making a lasting impression on consumers, travel brands must rethink their approach... Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: Roam Around uses ChatGPT to tailor free travel itineraries

By Derek Catron | May 18, 2023

Built on OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Roam Around claims to be the world’s first viral AI travel planner, crafting free personalized itineraries for its users. Read More

News / Startups

Startups selected for first round of Global Startup Pitch

By PhocusWire | May 15, 2023

The judging criteria applied to the startups throughout the competition include viability, customer appeal, technical innovation, sustainability, team and the X factor. Read More

News / Technology

Google partners with Singapore Tourism Board for AI-powered guided tours

By Arvindh Yuvaraj - WebinTravel | May 11, 2023

Singapore Tourism Board is the first tourism partner globally in Google’s ARCore Early Access Program. Read More

News / Online

HomeToGo launches OpenAI-powered curated search

By Linda Fox | May 10, 2023

HomeToGo’s first "Mode" is AI Mode, which enables anyone planning travel to receive personalized recommendations via OpenAI's GPT technology. Read More

News / Technology

eDreams looks to Google Cloud for generative AI boost

By Linda Fox | May 5, 2023

The online travel agency is part of Google's AI trusted tester program, which enables it to combine its own AI capabilities with that of Google Cloud. Read More

News / Technology

Understanding ChatGPT for tourism and hospitality

By PhocusWire | April 28, 2023

Learn more about how to use ChatGPT, examples of applications, risks to consider and what to expect in the future in this webinar co-hosted by PhocusWire and Miles Partnership. Read More

News / Online

Expedia Group streaming platform: Book what you watch

By Mitra Sorrells | April 20, 2023

The new interactive platform is launching with Brand USA as its partner, showcasing videos about trips across the United States targeted to travelers from Canada. Read More

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News / Technology

ChatGPT: A chatty dozen of travel tools and services

By Derek Catron | April 18, 2023

Travel companies are using ChatGPT for everything from personalized itinerary recommendations to social media marketing and 24/7 customer support. Read More

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