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News / Technology
How brands are using interactive video to sell travel seamlessly
By Morgan Hines | May 29, 2024
With interactive video, technology brands are taking the capability further - making booking more seamless for travelers - and marketing more effective for brands. Read More
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News / Distribution
Brazil-based Nubank launches travel booking platform
By D.J. Catron | May 28, 2024
The partnership with Hopper Technology Services (HTS) will allow the bank’s Ultravioleta customers to purchase air tickets and book hotels on their banking app. Read More
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News / Technology
Travel Tech hosts D.C. showcase, maintains ancillary fee ruling criticism
By Morgan Hines | May 23, 2024
Overlooking the U.S. Capitol, the Travel Technology Association held its first Policy & Innovation Showcase with Airbnb, Sabre, Booking Holdings and more. Read More
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Interview / Online
CEO Spotlight: Ariane Gorin of Expedia Group
By Mitra Sorrells | May 23, 2024
As Gorin moves into the CEO role at Expedia Group, she shares her thoughts on AI, social commerce, the B2B business, Vrbo and OneKey, as well as opinions on Airbnb and the TikTok ban. Read More
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News / Distribution
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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News / Technology
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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News / Technology
Minimizing hallucinations in generative AI and large language models
By Cathy Walsh and Mike Coletta - Phocuswright | May 21, 2024
This is a preview of Phocuswright's full report - From Buzzword to Bottom Line: Keeping Pace with Gen AI in Travel Read More
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News / Technology
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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News / Technology
Korea-based credit card company creates travel booking portal
By D.J. Catron | May 20, 2024
The travel portal for Lotte Card customers will offer flights, accommodations and car rentals powered by HTS, Hopper's B2B solution. Read More
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News / Technology
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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News / Technology
Travel execs plan payment tech investment amid challenges
By Linda Fox | May 14, 2024
A study from Outpayce, the payments company set up by Amadeus, revealed that travel companies are planning to increase investment in payment capabilities by 12% on average this year. Read More
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News / Online
Airlines edge out hotels as largest segment in U.S.
By Phocuswright Research | May 13, 2024
Direct distribution channels dominate airline sales, as suppliers embrace technological developments aimed to streamline the booking process and travel experience. Read More
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From Our Partners / Online
Innovating beyond insurance to holistic, peace-of-mind services for travelers
By PhocusWire | May 13, 2024
Allianz Partners' Joe Mason discusses the company's newest innovation, Allyz, and how it can serve as a "constant companion" to each tension for travelers. Read More
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News / Online
Expensify to launch travel platform
By Morgan Hines | May 8, 2024
Expensify Travel will exist as part of a partnership between Expensify and Spotnana and has been built on Spotnana’s travel-as-a-service platform. Read More
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News / Distribution
Amadeus reports "solid start" to 2024
By Linda Fox | May 8, 2024
Group revenue for the Madrid-based business rose to €1.5 billion, a 14% increase versus the same quarter in 2023. Read More
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