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How the latest consumer trends play out in travel
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How the latest consumer trends play out in travel
By Linda Fox | November 19, 2024
Consumer trends reveal the desire for help with filtering the volumes of information as well as mixed sentiment around artificial intelligence. Read More
Tourlane lands €25M investment for further expansion and tech development
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Tourlane lands €25M investment for further expansion and tech development
By Linda Fox | November 14, 2024
Germany-based Tourlane plans to put the funding towards further technology development and expanding its reach. Read More
Skycanner's CEO on the company's strategy for evolution and expansion
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Skycanner's CEO on the company's strategy for evolution and expansion
By Linda Fox | November 14, 2024
During WiT Singapore, Skyscanner CEO John Mangelaars discussed the company's expansion into India, touched on new verticals and provided an update on artificial intelligence initiatives. Read More
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2025: iWander
Interview / Startups
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2025: iWander
By PhocusWire | November 11, 2024
iWander is an AI Travel Companion that transforms in-destination exploration by providing personalized, immersive audio tours and real-time recommendations. Read More
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2025: Obvlo
Interview / Startups
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2025: Obvlo
By PhocusWire | November 11, 2024
Obvlo is an AI solution for producing and maintaining personalized local content for any destination on earth. Read More
Report: From bucket list to booking — How TikTok is shaping travel decisions today
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Report: From bucket list to booking — How TikTok is shaping travel decisions today
By Martin Cowen and Madeline List | November 6, 2024
TikTok is at the forefront of e-commerce and can offer a route to market for travel brands looking to raise awareness and foster evangelism, backed by strong conversion rates. Read More
How AI-powered search might impact travel discovery
Opinion / Online
How AI-powered search might impact travel discovery
By Christian Watts - Magpie | November 5, 2024
As search dynamics evolve with the growth of generative AI-powered platforms, what should travel companies be thinking about and what steps can they take for future success? Read More
CEO Spotlight: Ethan Lin of Klook
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CEO Spotlight: Ethan Lin of Klook
By Linda Fox | November 1, 2024
Ethan Lin of Klook and co-founders Eric Gnock Fah and Bernie Xiong launched tours and activities marketplace Klook 10 years ago in Asia.  Read More
AI trip planner Mindtrip receives funding, launches receipt function
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AI trip planner Mindtrip receives funding, launches receipt function
By Morgan Hines | October 29, 2024
Mindtrip’s funding now sits above $20 million, just months after the company’s May launch. Its newest feature should help users to keep track of their trip spendings, too, over hotel, dinner, airline,... Read More
STARTUP STAGE: Travly connects brands through targeted engagement
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Travly connects brands through targeted engagement
By Mileva Sapic | October 28, 2024
Travly offers brands the opportunity for custom content creation, made by real travelers, and enhanced distribution across its owned channels to drive engagement. Read More
Tracking the evolution of maps in travel planning
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Tracking the evolution of maps in travel planning
By Mark Frary | October 24, 2024
Established map players such as Google and Apple as well as travel startups are using AI, AR and 3D technologies to improve the travel planning process using maps. Read More
Generative AI in travel - weighing the concerns versus the promise
News / Technology
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
How commerce media is catching on in travel
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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
GetYourGuide adds influencer videos, AI content creation tool
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GetYourGuide adds influencer videos, AI content creation tool
By Morgan Hines | October 8, 2024
The toolkit includes a pairing of artificial intelligence-powered features and human-powered features. Read More
Klook plans for social and geographic growth
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Klook plans for social and geographic growth
By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WIT | September 30, 2024
Klook's vice president of global marketing delves into the company's plans for geographic growth and social commerce. Read More
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