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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

News / Online

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

News / Online

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

News / Online

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

News / Online

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

News / Technology

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

News / Online

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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