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Trip.com Group attributes revenue gains to travel's "substantial recovery"

By Linda Fox | November 21, 2023

During an earnings call James Liang, Trip.com Group's chairman, added that outbound business is “rapidly recovering” and that the company anticipates “a continuously strong demand for outbound travel in... Read More

News / Technology

Princess Cruises' John Padgett talks technology and creating value

By Arnie Weissmann - Travel Weekly | November 21, 2023

John Padgett led development of the MagicBand for Disney and the Ocean Medallion for Princess Cruises, where he is now president. Read More

News / Technology

Destinations weigh up impact of AI

By Linda Fox | November 20, 2023

Sojern's State of Destination Marketing 2024 revealed that 49% of destination marketing organizations are expecting a significant impact from AI. Read More

News / Technology

Airbnb, Mondee moves signal role of acquisitions in travel's race for AI

By Morgan Hines & Linda Fox | November 17, 2023

Last week's acquisitions by Airbnb and Mondee reflect a business strategy of chasing speed as the travel industry heads enter the AI race. Read More

News / Distribution

Earnings roundup: EDreams, Flight Centre and Sonder

By Linda Fox | November 17, 2023

Highlights from the latest financial updates of eDreams Odigeo, Flight Centre and Sonder. Read More

News / Online

5 key takeaways from The Phocuswright Conference

By PhocusWire | November 17, 2023

Whether you were at the 2023 Phocuswright Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, or whether you’ve taken interest from afar, there is plenty to catch up on after a string of panels, sessions,... Read More

News / Distribution

Phocuswright inducts Flo Lugli and Steve Kaufer to Hall of Fame

By PhocusWire | November 16, 2023

The latest inductees to the Phocuswright Hall of Fame are Flo Lugli, principal at Navesink, and Tripadvisor founder Steve Kaufer. Read More

News / Startups

Announcing The Phocuswright Conference 2023 Innovation: Launch Winners

By PhocusWire | November 15, 2023

Eleven companies presented in Phocuswright Innovation Launch and the winners represent the most promising of this elite group. Read More

News / Online

How to capture Gen Z travelers’ interest on social media

By Morgan Hines | November 14, 2023

Meta, Snap Inc. and Hostelworld share steps to take for brands looking to attract a younger traveling audience on social media. Read More

News / Technology

Airbnb acquires GamePlanner.AI

By Morgan Hines | November 14, 2023

Airbnb emphasizes artificial intelligence focus with a near $200 million acquisition. Read More

News / Startups

Travel M&A activity heats up in post-pandemic era

By Linda Fox | November 14, 2023

The report tracked a total of 1,758 companies sold between 2014 and Q3 2023 with the majority of the deals taking place in Europe, 42%, and the United States, 38%. Read More

Interview / Startups

Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024: Dharma

By PhocusWire | November 14, 2023

Dharma's mission is to connect the world through the power of shared experience. We plan and sell trips hosted by the world’s most inspiring people and brands. Read More

Interview / Startups

Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024: Eilago

By PhocusWire | November 14, 2023

Eilago wants to make travel fun and connected while helping travelers save money and experience travel responsibly. Read More

Interview / Startups

Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024: Greether

By PhocusWire | November 14, 2023

Greether is a marketplace for female travelers to book verified local women greeters wherever they travel, who then personalize travel experiences based on the travelers' interests. Read More

Interview / Startups

Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024: Jerne

By PhocusWire | November 14, 2023

Jerne helps creators and experience providers navigate their commercial agreements, control and monetize their user generated content assets and track affiliate sales and marketing ROI. Read More

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