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Expedia Group announces Air Miles, Afterpay partnerships

By Morgan Hines | October 20, 2023

Expedia Group continues B2B growth measures with two new partnerships. Read More

Opinion / Online

How AI can help travel brands hit the mark with digital marketing

By Michele Nemschoff – Persado | October 20, 2023

With a little technology help, travel and hospitality brands can make the most of the travel boom and create a digital experience that drives customer conversion, loyalty and revenue. Read More

News / Technology

TripStack onboards NokAir for virtual interlining technology

By Linda Fox | October 19, 2023

The technology, called Self Connect for Airlines, enables carriers to retain customers who come to an airline website seeking a destination that the airline does not serve. Read More

News / Technology

AI Insights: Generative AI to improve the RV rental search experience

By PhocusWire | October 19, 2023

RVshare's Melissa Turner Fortenberry answers our questions about how the company is working with generative AI technology. Read More

News / Online

Q&A: Mondee’s vice chairman talks AI strategy, acquisitions, going public

By Morgan Hines | October 19, 2023

Mondee is combining AI with human support to help anyone sell travel - and the newly-public company has big plans for growth. Read More

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Lanes & Planes lands $35M in Series B funding

By Morgan Hines | October 18, 2023

Software as a Service provider Lanes & Planes secures Series B funding led by Smash Capital as it seeks expansion. Read More

News / Online

Booking, Expedia, Tripadvisor form coalition to fight fake reviews

By Derek Catron | October 17, 2023

The coalition, which also includes Amazon, Glassdoor and Trustpilot, seeks to work together on developing common standards and best practices to root out fake reviews and ensure consumers can make... Read More

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Google: Asia Pacific leads in travel resurgence

By Arvindh Yuvaraj – Web in Travel | October 16, 2023

Recent search interest in APAC is not only above 2019 levels but shows consistent growth in both international and domestic travel, according to Google's Hermione Joye, who spoke at WiT Singapore 2023. Read More

News / Startups

Where are they now? Checking in with our Hot 25 startups of 2020

By Morgan Hines | October 16, 2023

Placemakr, ConnexPay, Life House, Futurestay, Questo, Worktrips and Cruisewatch update PhocusWire on what they’ve been up to since they were named part of PhocusWire’s Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2020. Read More

News / Technology

Skyscanner unveils ChatGPT discovery tool

By Linda Fox | October 13, 2023

The solution, which is powered by ChatGPT, is initially launching in beta across Australia, India and Singapore to gauge traveler behavior when using AI for trip planning. Read More

News / Technology

Paris bedbugs: Does tech offer the solution to save travel?

By Morgan Hines | October 13, 2023

Here’s how travel tech companies like Valpas and Spotta are working toward stopping bedbug mania in hotels. Read More

News / Technology

DiDi Autonomous Driving lands $149M investment

By Linda Fox | October 12, 2023

The autonomous vehicle unit of DiDi plans to further its R&D and seek collaborations as part of its strategy to speed up the commercial use of autonomous driving technology. Read More

News / Technology

Assessing AI opportunities through the corporate travel lens

By Linda Fox | October 12, 2023

Technology experts discuss the potential gains and risks of artificial intelligence in the corporate travel world. Read More

News / Online

Airbnb shutters Plus program, promises other upgrades for hosts

By Linda Fox | October 11, 2023

Airbnb Plus was unveiled in early 2018 and enabled hosts to be part of a higher tier based on quality and comfort. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: Crewfare aims to make booking event and group travel easy

By Mitra Sorrells | October 11, 2023

Crewfare is a customizable group travel booking platform offering events, festivals, sports and brands with the ability to capitalize on travel while providing attendees with a streamlined and simpler... Read More

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