Travel Planning

Phocuswright research explores travelers’ comfort using GenAI
News / Technology
Phocuswright research explores travelers’ comfort using GenAI
By Phocuswright Research | January 29, 2024
Since ChatGPT debuted in late 2022, the travel industry has been exploring how best to use it – and wondering whether consumers are ready to embrace it to help with their trip planning. Read More
American Airlines doubles down on digital distribution strategy
News / Distribution
American Airlines doubles down on digital distribution strategy
By Linda Fox | January 25, 2024
American Airlines said 80% of bookings currently come via internet-based channels with 65% of that coming from its website and mobile app. Read More
Google under fire for proposed changes to search in Europe
News / Online
Google under fire for proposed changes to search in Europe
By Linda Fox | January 24, 2024
The search giant has been criticized for not engaging with businesses on planned changes to comply with the Digital Markets Act as well as falling short of the regulation's requirements with those... Read More
Gen Z, millennials continue to seek inspiration from social platforms
News / Online
Gen Z, millennials continue to seek inspiration from social platforms
By Linda Fox | January 24, 2024
Instagram and YouTube are the top sources of inspiration for millennials and Gen Z, according to research from Klook. Read More
MakeMyTrip hails best ever quarter driven by high travel demand
News / Online
MakeMyTrip hails best ever quarter driven by high travel demand
By Linda Fox | January 24, 2024
The India online travel agency made revenue gains across flights, hotels and packages and bus transportation. Read More
TravelPerk adds $104M to launch new business travel services
News / Startups
TravelPerk adds $104M to launch new business travel services
By Linda Fox | January 23, 2024
TravelPerk plans to put the funds towards boosting its platform with new inventory capabilities as well as the launch of new business travel services and further product automation driven by artificial... Read More
Daytrip drives off with $10M for expansion of door-to-door platform
News / Startups
Daytrip drives off with $10M for expansion of door-to-door platform
By Linda Fox | January 23, 2024
The funding will go towards further development of the platform as well as expanding into new countries including the United States. Read More
5 truths for travel marketers: 2024 update
Opinion / Technology
5 truths for travel marketers: 2024 update
By Jared Alster - Dune7 | January 23, 2024
Generative AI is both friend and foe for travel marketers, and Google remains the dominant search player. Read on as Dune7's Jared Alster updates on the travel marketing truths he laid down in 2023. Read More
Italian National Tourist Board launches Venice tourist entry fee platform
News / Online
Italian National Tourist Board launches Venice tourist entry fee platform
By Morgan Hines | January 19, 2024
If tourists want to enter certain parts of Venice on a day-trip beginning in April, they will have to show a QR code as proof they have paid a new €5 “Venice Access Fee” during peak times. Read More
European regulators eye Booking.com under Digital Services Act
News / Online
European regulators eye Booking.com under Digital Services Act
By Linda Fox | January 18, 2024
The European Commission has asked Booking.com and others for information as it determines whether the companies are complying with rules of the Digital Services Act that went into effect in November. Read More
Travel executives react to Rabbit AI agent device
News / Technology
Travel executives react to Rabbit AI agent device
By Arvindh Yuvaraj - WebinTravel | January 18, 2024
In the week since its unveiling at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, the Rabbit R1 has created a frenzy in the tech space. Read More
Runnr.ai secures €1M to scale hotel guest communications startup
News / Technology
Runnr.ai secures €1M to scale hotel guest communications startup
By Linda Fox | January 18, 2024
The investment will go towards helping hotels deliver personalized services, improve efficiency for front desks and find upsell opportunities. Read More
STARTUP STAGE: FlyMeOut is an invitation-only "social travel" club
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: FlyMeOut is an invitation-only "social travel" club
By Mitra Sorrells | January 17, 2024
FlyMeOut is an invitation-only travel matchmaking-platform that brings together people with shared interests and preferences to embark on adventures together. Read More
How travel and financial institutions are tapping into the experiences trend
News / Technology
How travel and financial institutions are tapping into the experiences trend
By Linda Fox | January 17, 2024
Senior executives from Capital One, Choice and Hilton share perspectives on providing consumers with the experiences they want and how technology is increasingly playing a role. Read More
Musement brings tours and activities to EasyJet
News / Distribution
Musement brings tours and activities to EasyJet
By Linda Fox | January 16, 2024
The deal builds on an existing partnership with EasyJet Holidays, which has been in place for more than a year. Read More
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