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How Chinese OTAs turned around 3 years of COVID isolation

By Gary Bowerman - Phocuswright | July 24, 2023

Phocuswright analyst Gary Bowerman explores the strategies Chinese OTAs have taken to remain competitive over the last few years. Read More

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Hotel bookings via mobile device continue to edge north

By Linda Fox | July 21, 2023

Affilired has been charting the rise in hotel bookings via mobile in recent years and reported a marked increase in the first quarter of 2023. Read More

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AI Insights: Generative AI and personalization

By PhocusWire | June 29, 2023

Skyscanner CTO Andrew Phillips answers our questions about how the company is working with generative artificial intelligence technology. Read More

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How travel brands are finding a voice on TikTok

By Linda Fox | June 28, 2023

TikTok's Hannah Bennett shares some of the current trends for travel on the platform as well as how brands including BA and Hilton are finding their voice. Read More

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Booking.com adds conversational trip planning with ChatGPT

By Mitra Sorrells | June 27, 2023

For now the chat platform is integrated only with Booking.com’s accommodation booking experience, but the company plans to add flights, ground transportation and other trip components in the future. Read More

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New apps aim to help Black travelers find safe, seamless journeys

By Nicole Edenedo – Travel Weekly | June 21, 2023

Technology is at the center of an expanding global safety net for Black travelers, as more entrepreneurs create apps that connect them with Black communities abroad. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: Overlap helps travelers track friends made along the way

By Derek Catron | June 20, 2023

With personalized recommendations, location-based alerts and features that allow users to track and log their travels, Overlap is a comprehensive and user-friendly tool that helps travelers stay... Read More

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Could generative AI make Google Maps a full travel app?

By Linda Fox | June 16, 2023

A Lufthansa Innovation Hub study explores how generative AI could be the final piece of the map-based travel planning puzzle. Read More

Interview / Startups

WeSki - Launch pitch winner at Phocuswright Europe 2023

By PhocusWire | June 14, 2023

WeSki is a self-service platform for planning, comparing, booking and customizing ski trips, providing real-time prices and availability. Read More

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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

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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

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