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 alt="The AI-driven transformation of airports benefits workers and passengers alike"  title="The AI-driven transformation of airports benefits workers and passengers alike"
Opinion / Technology
The AI-driven transformation of airports benefits workers and passengers alike
By George Richardson - AeroCloud | April 5, 2024
Processes enhanced by AI boost passenger experience while making the jobs of airport workers easier across individual aspects of airport operations. Read More
 alt="New tool uses generative AI to help travel brands understand online activity"  title="New tool uses generative AI to help travel brands understand online activity"
News / Technology
New tool uses generative AI to help travel brands understand online activity
By Mitra Sorrells | April 4, 2024
Quantum Metric, which provides session replay solutions for travel brands including Virgin Atlantic, Rail Europe and Emirates, is launching a new generative AI-powered session summarization tool. Read More
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News / Online
Spotlight shines brighter on algorithmic price-fixing in hospitality
By Jeffrey Weinstein - Hotel Investment Today | April 3, 2024
After a series of lawsuits, newly expressed interest in a case by the U.S. Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission could signal more scrutiny over alleged hotel pricing collusion. ... Read More
 alt="Key trends driving innovation in tours and packages"  title="Key trends driving innovation in tours and packages"
Opinion / Online
Key trends driving innovation in tours and packages
By Manuel Hilty - Nezasa | March 22, 2024
Changes in consumer expectations along with the fact technology for selling multi-day tours is still in its infancy create a strong need for technical innovation in the tours and package business. Read More
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News / Distribution
GetYourGuide adds tools to help partners tap into growing traveler interest in experiences
By Mitra Sorrells | March 19, 2024
GetYourGuide's is unveiling multiple new capabilities to help operators "create, manage and grow" their businesses, including artificial intelligence-powered keyword and location suggestions for product... Read More
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News / Technology
Travel companies expect "moderate to aggressive" tech investment increase in 2024
By Linda Fox | March 14, 2024
New research identified machine learning, data analytics and digital payments as the tecnology priorities for travel companies this year. Read More
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From Our Partners / Online
How travel brands can leverage first-party data to activate customers
By PhocusWire | March 11, 2024
Founded in 2010, performance marketing solution Wunderkind works with brands in a variety of verticals, including travel, to strengthen customer relationships and drive revenue. Read More
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Opinion / Technology
How AI can prepare travel and tourism’s workforce for the green transition
By James Lever - Weeva | March 6, 2024
AI has the potential to catalyze a skills revolution that could help address one of the travel’s most pressing challenges — reaching net-zero targets.   Read More
 alt="Lighthouse expands into distribution by acquiring Stardekk"  title="Lighthouse expands into distribution by acquiring Stardekk"
News / Distribution
Lighthouse expands into distribution by acquiring Stardekk
By Derek Catron | February 15, 2024
Lighthouse said the acquisition enables it to offer dynamic distribution management capabilities focused on improving booking conversion and revenue optimization for independent hotels.   Read More
 alt="Jeff Katz is shutting down Journera, his startup that tried to create a connected trip"  title="Jeff Katz is shutting down Journera, his startup that tried to create a connected trip"
News / Startups
Jeff Katz is shutting down Journera, his startup that tried to create a connected trip
By Mitra Sorrells | February 8, 2024
The founder of Orbitz created Journera in 2016 with the goal of creating a secure, real-time data exchange for creating more seamless travel journeys. Read More
 alt="Airline tech bosses prioritize artificial intelligence investment"  title="Airline tech bosses prioritize artificial intelligence investment"
News / Technology
Airline tech bosses prioritize artificial intelligence investment
By Linda Fox | February 7, 2024
Airline technology spend has been increasing since 2020 and was expected to hit approximately $35 billion in 2023, up from 2022’s figure of $30 billion, according to the SITA Air Transport IT 2023... Read More
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News / Startups
CitySwift receives €7 million in funding
By Morgan Hines | February 1, 2024
The funding was led by Gresham House Ventures. The round was backed by existing investors Irelandia Aviation, Western Development Commission, Act Venture Capital and Mike McGearty.  Read More
 alt="Google will update flight emissions calculations in its Travel Impact Model"  title="Google will update flight emissions calculations in its Travel Impact Model"
News / Technology
Google will update flight emissions calculations in its Travel Impact Model
By Mitra Sorrells | January 31, 2024
Along with three updates, the advisory committee for Google's Travel Impact Model has agreed to prioritize research on contrails to provide consumers with clear information on their impact on the... Read More
 alt="How travel and financial institutions are tapping into the experiences trend"  title="How travel and financial institutions are tapping into the experiences trend"
News / Technology
How travel and financial institutions are tapping into the experiences trend
By Linda Fox | January 17, 2024
Senior executives from Capital One, Choice and Hilton share perspectives on providing consumers with the experiences they want and how technology is increasingly playing a role. Read More
 alt="Travel's journey through the generative AI platform shift"  title="Travel's journey through the generative AI platform shift"
Opinion / Technology
Travel's journey through the generative AI platform shift
By Mario Gavira | January 16, 2024
Mario Gavira discusses whether we're in the midst of a pivotal moment that will see the rise of a new platform allowing us to interact and harness artificial intelligence. Read More