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HomeToGo launches OpenAI-powered curated search

By Linda Fox | May 10, 2023

HomeToGo’s first "Mode" is AI Mode, which enables anyone planning travel to receive personalized recommendations via OpenAI's GPT technology. Read More

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Axel Hefer leaves Trivago, former director appointed

By Linda Fox | May 9, 2023

Johannes Thomas, a former chief revenue officer and managing director, takes over the role of CEO and managing director with immediate effect. Read More

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MakeMyTrip adds Microsoft’s GPT tech for voice-assisted travel booking

By Mitra Sorrells | May 9, 2023

The India-based online travel agency says it will use the technology to introduce voice-assisted booking in Indian languages. Read More

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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

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

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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

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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

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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

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

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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

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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

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

News / Distribution

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

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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

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

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