Travel Planning

Amadeus sees growth across distribution and IT units
News / Distribution
Amadeus sees growth across distribution and IT units
By Linda Fox | May 9, 2023
The company reported a 43% increase in group revenue to €1.3 billion with adjusted profit up 188% to €273 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023. Read More
STARTUP STAGE: CalmGetaways helps users book wellness travel
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: CalmGetaways helps users book wellness travel
By Mitra Sorrells | May 9, 2023
Along with self-service search, users can fill out a form with their interests to receive customized recommendations from CalmGetaways. Read More
MadeComfy scores $10 million for expansion and tech development
News / Online
MadeComfy scores $10 million for expansion and tech development
By Linda Fox | May 5, 2023
Investment in the Australia-based company was led by Commencer Capital with MC Fiduciary, BridgeLane Capital and private investors also participating. Read More
eDreams looks to Google Cloud for generative AI boost
News / Technology
eDreams looks to Google Cloud for generative AI boost
By Linda Fox | May 5, 2023
The online travel agency is part of Google's AI trusted tester program, which enables it to combine its own AI capabilities with that of Google Cloud. Read More
Sabre repositions for revenue opportunities, cost savings
News / Distribution
Sabre repositions for revenue opportunities, cost savings
By Linda Fox | May 4, 2023
Job losses are part of the strategy to bring down costs, according to a statement from president and CEO Kurt Ekert, who said the team would be impacted. Read More
Navan uses ChatGPT for travel spend analysis and management
News / Technology
Navan uses ChatGPT for travel spend analysis and management
By Linda Fox | May 4, 2023
The company, formerly TripActions, said it has used generative AI to develop Ava into a personal data analyst in addition to the previous traveler support function. Read More
How ChatGPT levels the playing field for travel companies
News / Technology
How ChatGPT levels the playing field for travel companies
By Derek Catron | May 4, 2023
ChatGPT’s relative simplicity has benefited travel companies ranging in size from Expedia to Sailsquare, an Italy-based sailing cruise marketplace that used the tool to monitor communications on its... Read More
Trivago hampered as advertisers focus on profitability despite travel demand
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Trivago hampered as advertisers focus on profitability despite travel demand
By Linda Fox | May 3, 2023
The hotel metasearch company said progress was made in each of its goals of increasing value in the product for advertisers and users, boosting the coverage of its directly bookable rates and investing... Read More
Viatu lands $1M for sustainable multi-day tours platform
News / Startups
Viatu lands $1M for sustainable multi-day tours platform
By Linda Fox | May 3, 2023
The investment was led by Ndoto with ASI Reisen and a number of angel investors also participating. Read More
Airlines' NDC plans complicate travel advisor efforts
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Airlines' NDC plans complicate travel advisor efforts
By Robert Silk – Travel Weekly | May 3, 2023
Analysts say that the hullabaloo over American is distracting from how airlines’ move to lean heavily on NDC-enabled technology is making flight shopping more difficult for travel advisors. Read More
Expedia Group to power new SoFi Travel site
News / Online
Expedia Group to power new SoFi Travel site
By Mitra Sorrells | May 1, 2023
Expedia Group also provides travel content and services for financial institutions including Revolut, Scotiabank, American Express, Royal Bank of Canada and more. Read More
How more travel companies make “magic” with ChatGPT
News / Technology
How more travel companies make “magic” with ChatGPT
By Derek Catron | May 1, 2023
We've gathered information from more companies that are integrating ChatGPT, including Hospitable which is using it to respond to guest messages.   Read More
Understanding ChatGPT for tourism and hospitality
News / Technology
Understanding ChatGPT for tourism and hospitality
By PhocusWire | April 28, 2023
Learn more about how to use ChatGPT, examples of applications, risks to consider and what to expect in the future in this webinar co-hosted by PhocusWire and Miles Partnership. Read More
Big Red Group, Ecotourism Australia partner for sustainable tourism
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Big Red Group, Ecotourism Australia partner for sustainable tourism
By Derek Catron | April 28, 2023
Experience operators on Big Red Group’s platform will be able to demonstrate their sustainable credentials by showcasing certifications from Ecotourism Australia, a not-for-profit that promotes... Read More
CWT's Patrick Andersen on distribution concerns, sustainability
News / Distribution
CWT's Patrick Andersen on distribution concerns, sustainability
By Linda Fox | April 27, 2023
Patrick Andersen, CEO of CWT, shared his views on the market and content fragmentation with the travel management community during the Institute of Travel Management Conference 2023 this week. Read More