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Google adds “cheapest time to book” in time for Christmas

By Derek Catron | August 28, 2023

Google is adding information on when fares are expected to be lowest for booking a specific destination for specific dates, similar to advice offered by Hopper, Kayak and Skyscanner. Read More

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Will New York’s STR rules set stricter standard for travel?

By Derek Catron | August 28, 2023

Airbnb calls new rules a de facto ban against short-term rentals, but others see a sign of what may be coming for the sector. Read More

Opinion / Technology

AI, the customer journey and the future of travel insurance

By Sasha Gainullin – Battleface | August 25, 2023

Artificial intelligence and machine learning present huge opportunities to reshape how the travel insurance industry operates. Read More

News / Online

Axis Bank partners with Cleartrip to bring travel benefits to cardholders

By Morgan Hines | August 25, 2023

India-based Cleartrip and Axis Bank are linking up to provide Axis Bank cardholders with special travel perks when they book with Cleartrip. Read More

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TikTok, Instagram, X: How travel startups use social media

By Morgan Hines | August 24, 2023

Travel startups have been using social media as a marketing tool for some time now. But with an ever-evolving social media spectrum, what remains useful? Read More

News / Technology

Travelport execs share insights from new platform migration

By Michael B. Baker – Business Travel News | August 24, 2023

More than two years after launching Travelport Plus as a unified platform to replace its three legacy global distribution systems, CEO Greg Webb and chief product and technology officer Tom Kershaw... Read More

News / Online

Grab boosts mobility revenue through supply improvement

By Linda Fox | August 23, 2023

Grab reported a 77% increase in Q2 2023 revenue to $567 million and a 74% decrease in losses to $148 million. Read More

News / Startups

Ramp lands $300M investment, looks to accelerate growth

By Linda Fox | August 23, 2023

Investment in the company, which was founded in 2019, was led by Thrive Capital and Sands Capital while existing investors Founders Fund, General Catalyst, Lux Capital and Definition also participated. Read More

News / Startups

How travel startups are having success with crowdfunding

By Linda Fox | August 23, 2023

Startups Jurny, Your.rentals and Well Traveled used crowdfunding to raise capital and engage their customer communities amid a challenging fundraising environment. Read More

News / Startups

Lufthansa unveils Swifty, an AI assistant for business travel

By Linda Fox | August 22, 2023

The technology enables business travelers to share their hotel and flight preferences via chat, select appropriate options and have them booked. Read More

News / Distribution

Hotel payment and booking company Selfbook partners with Affirm

By Morgan Hines | August 21, 2023

Selfbook and Affirm are linking up to provide “flexible payment options” to hotel bookings. Read More

Opinion / Technology

Data strategies for CVBs in a cookieless future

By Michael Skladony – Semcasting | August 21, 2023

As CVBs and destination marketers prepare for the cookieless future, it becomes crucial to explore strategies for collecting and utilizing first-party data effectively. Read More

News / Technology

AI Insights: Generative AI to drive efficiencies in business travel

By PhocusWire | August 21, 2023

CWT's John Pelant answers our questions about the areas the travel management company is applying generative artificial intelligence technology to. Read More

News / Online

As interest in female-led travel grows, new solutions arise

By Morgan Hines | August 17, 2023

Interest in travel experiences tailored for female travelers is on the rise, and companies like WayAway are responding to the trend with services and products tailored to this audience. Read More

News / Online

Despegar reports record quarter for revenue

By Linda Fox | August 17, 2023

The Latin America OTA reported its first positive quarter since 2019 with net income of $28 million. Read More

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