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Sabre lays out offer-order strategy with release of retailing platform

By Linda Fox | May 22, 2024

The technology aims to help airlines make the move from the passenger-name-record world to more modern retailing via API-based solutions. Read More

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HomeToGo updates on AI travel assistant Sunny

By Linda Fox | May 22, 2024

HomeToGo has released a beta version of AI Sunny, a step up from its chatbot Sunny, which has been in place for a number of years, as it looks to develop a full travel assistant. Read More

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SITA acquires Materna IPS

By Morgan Hines | May 21, 2024

David Lavorel, CEO of SITA, said the acquisition marks “an exciting new era of travel.” Read More

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Seasonality helps Trip.com Group drive Q1 revenue

By Linda Fox | May 21, 2024

Revenue from accommodation reservations increased 29% to $623 million while transportation ticketing revenue was up 20% to $692 million. Read More

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Marriott's revenue and tech chief on travel retail ambition

By Linda Fox | May 21, 2024

Marriott International chief revenue and technology officer Drew Pinto discusses the hotel giant's strategy to replace its CRS, PMS and loyalty platform and its approach to newer technologies. Read More

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Cover Genius lands $80M to fund growth and technology investment

By Linda Fox | May 20, 2024

The company plans to put the funds toward further growth and technology investment, “including improved digital insurance distribution solutions, deploying artificial intelligence claims handling and... Read More

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Expedia Group CTO Rathi Murthy out due to “violation of company policy”

By Mitra Sorrells | May 17, 2024

Murthy and one of the company's senior vice presidents are out, and the company said it is actively searching to fill the roles. Read More

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Despegar reports Q1 gains, AI enhancements

By Linda Fox | May 17, 2024

The company said its Sofia AI assistant now includes hotel recommendations and enables users to search by city and dates as well as budget and key amenities. Read More

Opinion / Technology

The week GenAI took off for travel

By Christian Watts – Magpie | May 17, 2024

Christian Watts, CEO of Magpie, looks back on what he calls "easily the biggest week so far for generative artificial intelligence - especially for the travel industry." Read More

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Barry Diller on AI, the future of Expedia Group and the transformative power of travel

By Morgan Hines | May 16, 2024

Expedia Group chairman and senior executive Barry Diller said he believes the world is seeing the beginning of the company's "next evolution" with Ariane Gorin as CEO. Read More

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Holidu snaps up Clubrural in latest acquisition

By Linda Fox | May 15, 2024

Madrid, Spain-based Clubrural, which was founded in 1997, has a portfolio of 28,000 homes and apartments. It said its website attracts 15 million visitors annually. Read More

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Trip.com Group partners with Rezdy to widen tour and activities offering

By Linda Fox | May 14, 2024

Using Rezdy’s API, the partnership will enable activities' providers in the Trip.com Group ecosystem to connect and promote their tours to consumers. Read More

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Google unveils Gemini’s new trip planning capabilities

By D.J. Catron | May 14, 2024

Google’s new version of Gemini uses spatial data and reasoning to prioritize and make decisions while building a personal itinerary. Read More

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As Gorin debuts as CEO, Expedia Group launches new AI assistant, content creator shops

By Morgan Hines | May 14, 2024

At Expedia Group's Explore event, the company announced a new generative AI trip planning tool and content creator marketplaces. Read More

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HomeToGo booking revenue hits "all-time high" in Q1

By Linda Fox | May 14, 2024

The company said growth in Q1 was partly related to the consolidation of HomeToGo’s recent acquisitions of short-break specialists KMW Reisen and Super Urlaub. Read More

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