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AI Insights: Generative AI in hotel search and booking

By PhocusWire | August 17, 2023

Geneceby Demir, CTO of Otelz, answers our questions about how the company is working with generative artificial intelligence technology. Read More

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Business travel rebounding: Expected $1.8T spend by 2027

By Morgan Hines | August 15, 2023

Global business travel is expected to have an accelerated recovery, according to a new report from the Global Business Travel Association and Visa. Read More

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HomeToGo hits revenue highs in the second quarter

By Linda Fox | August 15, 2023

Booking revenues increased more than 8% in Q2 to €50 million compared with €46 million year-over-year. Read More

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Online travel giants seeking to mix up marketing channels

By Linda Fox | August 15, 2023

Online travel giants Booking Holdings, Expedia Group and Airbnb increased marketing investment marginally in Q2 as all strive to make the most of direct channels. Read More

News / Technology

Trends, product updates and launch news from GBTA

By PhocusWire | August 14, 2023

The gathering of the global business travel industry is getting underway in Dallas, and we’ve rounded up some of the key announcements from travel management companies and technology players. Read More

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AI Insights: Generative AI to vet rental homes

By PhocusWire | August 14, 2023

Doron Meyassed, co-founder and CEO of rental home provider Plum Guide, shares how the company is boosting efficiency through generative artificial intelligence. Read More

Opinion / Online

Supporting sustainability in travel loyalty

By Kenneth Purcell – iSeatz | August 14, 2023

Sustainability-related rewards align with members’ values. But travel loyalty programs need the technological wherewithal to offer them. Read More

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Go City’s Owen, Tiqets’ Elzinga on the outlook and opportunity for experiences

By PhocusWire | August 14, 2023

Tiqets founder and president Luuc Elzinga and Go City CEO Jon Owen discuss strategies to drive loyalty, the importance of tailoring products and payments to the user and other opportunities in the... Read More

Opinion / Technology

Tech's answer to the new world of hospitality platforms

By Martin Reichenbach – Apaleo | August 11, 2023

As hospitality businesses diversify like never before, it’s clear that status quo for hospitality platforms is a thing of the past, opening the doors to a world of possibilities. Read More

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Mastercard report sees business travel at tipping point

By Derek Catron | August 10, 2023

With global business travel staging a comeback after years of uncertainty, Mastercard’s survey of travel decision makers identifies opportunities to support transformation. Read More

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Inspirato gets $25M injection from Capital One Ventures

By Linda Fox | August 9, 2023

Luxury travel subscription service Inspirato was launched in 2011 and went public via special purpose acquisition company in early 2022. Read More

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IHG reports revenue, user and download gains for its mobile app

By Linda Fox | August 9, 2023

The company also revealed the latest developments on attribute selling and its Guest Reservation System. Read More

News / Startups

HalalBooking adds $2.5M to Series B round

By Mitra Sorrells | August 8, 2023

HalalBooking said its July sales were a record at $10 million, up 45% compared with July 2022, and it expects to reach $75 million in sales this year and $600 million in four to five years. Read More

Opinion / Online

Influencers are a new class of travel agents — but lack the right tools

By Betsy Mulé – F-Prime Capital | August 7, 2023

Influencers have become a new breed of travel agent, yet they need a way to monetize their efforts, and travelers need the details to recreate their favorite influencers’ experiences for themselves. Read More

News / Startups

As rentals mature, so do the services surrounding them

By Linda Fox | August 7, 2023

Safely, a company providing insurance solutions, and Sustonica, a startup seeking to provide properties with an environmental sustainability certificate, are two players helping to professionalize... Read More

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