Artificial Intelligence

 alt="SparkToro's Rand Fishkin on Google, zero-click content and why loyalty is the key to travel marketing"  title="SparkToro's Rand Fishkin on Google, zero-click content and why loyalty is the key to travel marketing"
News / Online
SparkToro's Rand Fishkin on Google, zero-click content and why loyalty is the key to travel marketing
By Mitra Sorrells | July 30, 2024
Spurred by SparkToro's recent analysis of search behavior on Google in both the United States and Europe, PhocusWire talked to Fishkin about digital marketing trends and his advice for the travel... Read More
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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Traxo, Mews, Guestline and more
By PhocusWire | July 26, 2024
 Keep up with all the latest people, product and partner news from around the global travel industry in PhocusWire's weekly roundup. Read More
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News / Technology
In the wake of CrowdStrike, how tech can shape travel crisis planning
By Morgan Hines | July 26, 2024
On the heels of last week’s CrowdStrike outage, the question of how to manage mass delays and cancellations along with what crisis management’s future may look like is only more critical. Read More
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News / Technology
Canary Technologies helps TUI improve hotel guest experience
By Linda Fox | July 25, 2024
Canary will provide TUI properties with solutions to enhance the guest experience such as mobile check-in and smart checkout. Read More
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Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Wanderboat wants to be an AI-companion for travel planning
By Mileva Sapic | July 25, 2024
Founded in 2023, Wanderboat provides an AI-augmented forum for users to discover new ideas, post their experiences and connect with other travelers. Read More
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News / Technology
The importance of “small wins” in developing a long-term AI strategy
By Mitra Sorrells | July 25, 2024
Agent Studio's Cesc Vilanova and Acai Travel's Riky Vittoria - two people who have been developing artificial intelligence solutions for year - offer advice on how to employ the technology. Read More
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Opinion / Online
3 opportunities for travel marketers now that cookies are here to stay
By Brennen Bliss - Propellic | July 25, 2024
Propellic CEO Brennen Bliss foresees three key opportunities for travel marketers now that Google has decided to keep tracking cookies in Chrome. Read More
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News / Technology
Exoticca lands €60M investment to grow multi-day tours platform
By Linda Fox | July 24, 2024
Exoticca said the investment will go towards bringing in AI capabilities to its technology platform as well as brand building, particularly in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. Read More
 alt="Tripstax, FCM Travel, Accelya, Spotnana and more corporate travel news from GBTA 2024"  title="Tripstax, FCM Travel, Accelya, Spotnana and more corporate travel news from GBTA 2024"
News / Online
Tripstax, FCM Travel, Accelya, Spotnana and more corporate travel news from GBTA 2024
By Mileva Sapic | July 22, 2024
Dozens of corporate travel technology suppliers released new and updated products on the first day of the Global Business Travel Association's Convention 2024 in Atlanta. Read More
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News / Startups
HQ lands Amex Ventures investment, plans ground transportation platform enhancements
By Linda Fox | July 22, 2024
 The funds will go towards enhancing HQ's mobility platform such as its fintech and payment solutions and help the company develop its "next-generation payment and expense management solutions." Read More
 alt="The CrowdStrike outage was a wake-up call for the travel industry – here’s how it should respond"  title="The CrowdStrike outage was a wake-up call for the travel industry – here’s how it should respond"
Opinion / Technology
The CrowdStrike outage was a wake-up call for the travel industry – here’s how it should respond
By Fritz Oberhummer - Intellias | July 22, 2024
Fritz Oberhummer of Intellias explains how embedded artificial intelligence can help the travel industry build resilience and ensure seamless operations when the next system failure occurs.   Read More
 alt="PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Amadeus, Sabre, Air Canada, Priceline, CWT and more"  title="PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Amadeus, Sabre, Air Canada, Priceline, CWT and more"
News / Online
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Amadeus, Sabre, Air Canada, Priceline, CWT and more
By PhocusWire | July 19, 2024
 Keep up with all the latest people, product and partner news from around the global travel industry in PhocusWire's weekly roundup. Read More
 alt="Corporate travel and events platform Planned raises $35M"  title="Corporate travel and events platform Planned raises $35M"
News / Startups
Corporate travel and events platform Planned raises $35M
By Mitra Sorrells | July 18, 2024
Based in Montreal, Planned said it combines human service with artificial intelligence to provide comprehensive sourcing, booking, payment and policy management for events and travel. Read More
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News / Startups
Choosing an advisory board is key for startup success, experts say
By Morgan Hines | July 15, 2024
While having a plan and raising money are crucial for travel startups, experts from TravelTech.vc, Legends and Curated Planet also agree on the importance of having a good advisory board in place.... Read More
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News / Technology
The tech innovations and trends shaping travel in 2024
By D.J. Catron | July 15, 2024
Generative artificial intelligence still dominates the headlines and conference discussions, but it’s not the only travel-related technology influencing business operations today — or likely to affect... Read More