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How cognitive technologies might evolve in travel in 2019

By Linda Fox | January 15, 2019

Deloitte says the use of cognitive technologies, such as natural language processing, machine learning and speed recognition, will widen in 2019. Read More

News / Online

Pinterest creates “travel personas” to help marketers drive conversions

By Mitra Sorrells | January 15, 2019

Pinterest has developed discrete user personas to help travel brands target their marketing campaigns to its 250 million monthly users. Read More

News / Online

TripAdvisor launches Sponsored Placements for Experiences, giving Bokun suppliers top visibility

By Jill Menze | January 15, 2019

TripAdvisor is introducing Sponsored Placements to its Experiences division - specifically, to qualified Bokun suppliers. Read More

News / Technology

Halo Travel unveiled to bring booking and payments via voice assistant

By Linda Fox | January 14, 2019

WEX and AI.io have partnered to launch Halo Travel, a voice-activated travel booking assistant. Read More

News / Distribution

Inside cruise, part 2: Digging into distribution

By Mitra Sorrells | January 14, 2019

In the second part of our series on cruise, we analyze the sector's distribution model and future outlook. Read More

Opinion / Distribution

Myths about being the "Amazon Of Travel" (and other retail challenges)

By Kieron Branagan - OpenJaw Technologies | January 10, 2019

I have found that there are a set of common themes and common challenges that come through during conversations with airlines. Read More

Interview / Startups

VIDEO: AllSeated - Summit pitch at Phocuswright 2018

By Kevin May | January 10, 2019

Genuine virtual reality that provides venues with a claim to have the highest ROI in the history of event technology. Read More

Interview / Technology

VIDEO: Amadeus - Launch pitch at Phocuswright 2018

By Kevin May | January 9, 2019

Introducing the industry's first content management and distribution solution for personalized media. Read More

News / Online

Research Spotlight: Essential trends in digital travel advertising

By Jill Menze | January 4, 2019

Thanks to technology, travelers now research, shop and book travel across a variety of devices, and are thus led into the funnel through various advertising channels. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: Trip Loop coordinates group travel, with and without internet

By Mitra Sorrells | January 2, 2019

Trip Loop consolidates information related to group travel, such as hotel reservations, transportation, events and a closed communication network, in one platform, which can be accessed even when... Read More

News / Online

Bots, personalized offers will shape younger traveler habits in 2019

By Jill Menze | December 31, 2018

Younger travelers are keen to engage with bots and are more likely to be swayed by personalized offers as they head into 2019. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: Jubel combines high-tech and high-touch trip-planning

By Mitra Sorrells | December 28, 2018

Jubel combines artificial intelligence and travel specialists to create customized proposals - including destinations, hotels and transportation – based on clients' personal preferences and styles.... Read More

News / Technology

A review of 2018, a preview for what's next: Artificial intelligence in travel

By Mitra Sorrells | December 27, 2018

To explore what lies ahead for AI in relation to travel, we solicited input from IBM’s global managing director for travel and transportation, Dee Waddell, and from Mark Holt, chief technology officer... Read More

News / Technology

Believe the hype? 14 travel blockchain startups to watch in 2019

By Mitra Sorrells | December 20, 2018

Blockchain has been one of the most talked about concepts of 2018 - not least in travel, where its development is touted by some as the future of distribution and security. Read More

Opinion / Technology

How travel brands can turn short‐term immediacy into long‐term loyalty

By Chuck Christianson - Connexions Loyalty | December 19, 2018

Friction in travel is unavoidable. Here's how brands can use technology to turn adverse customer experiences into positive brand relationships. Read More

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