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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

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Is the travel industry keeping up with emerging tech?

By Markus Schreyer - Phocuswright | March 26, 2024

While the travel sector has invested significantly in startups, the scale and diversity of investment appear to be less extensive compared with other industries. Read More

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Navigating economic downturns: The power of travel tech

By Arden Agopyan - HotelRunner | July 24, 2023

The growth of the travel technology industry amidst economic uncertainties underscores its resilience and the pivotal role it plays in the broader economic landscape. Read More

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Can we hardwire happiness into hospitality tech?

By Linda Fox | March 29, 2023

Hotels are providing the opposite of hospitality with long queues, paperwork, poor Wi-Fi and disconnected systems, according to Lennert de Jong, president for hospitality at Planet. Read More

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Operto lands $25M, adds HotelTonight's Shank to board

By Linda Fox | March 20, 2023

The investment in the Canada-based startup was led by Centana Growth Partners with Thayer Ventures, FUSE, Blackpines Capital Partners and Derive Ventures also participating. Read More

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Airlines plan tech investment boost to drive efficiency

By Linda Fox | January 31, 2023

The latest SITA report on aviation technology reveals investment priorities including cybersecurity initiatives and cloud services. Read More

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Roomnet launches innovation lab to develop hotel tech

By Kathryn Walson | January 20, 2023

Roomnet's new lab is dedicated to testing and integrating cutting-edge technology that it says will shape the hotels of the future. Read More

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Operto adds digital key capabilities with acquisition of STAYmyway

By Linda Fox | November 3, 2022

Spain-based STAYmyway announced an exclusive partnership with Accor for the group’s Accor Key program last year; Operto will now accelerate the rollout of the program. Read More

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How outsourcing tech innovation can fuel success for travel brands

By PhocusWire | October 31, 2022

DataArt's Greg Abbott explains how the company works behind-the-scenes to help companies across all sectors of travel create effective, innovative technology solutions. Read More

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Rakuten India partners with InterGlobe Technology Quotient to develop travel tech solutions

By Kathryn Walson | September 16, 2022

Rakuten India will help ITQ grow its travel tech offerings through AI, augmented and virtual reality, blockchain and the Internet of Things. Read More

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3 hospitality tech predictions for the new era of travel

By Elaine Shuck - Aruba | September 12, 2022

Improved connectivity, the use of cognitive computing with AI and even emerging digital worlds inside the metaverse are shaping the future of hospitality. Read More

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China’s Ruqi Mobility raises $153M for autonomous vehicle push

By Mitra Sorrells | April 26, 2022

Ruqi Mobility says it will use this round of financing to accelerate the development of its Robotaxi autonomous vehicle services. Read More

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Valpas scurries off with €1.6M for bed bug tech solution

By Jill Menze | April 14, 2022

Valpas’ IoT-enabled bed legs trap bed bugs and alert hotel staff. Read More

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Sounding Off: Metaverse requires a big change in perception to be accepted

By PhocusWire | March 25, 2022

The concept will need more than the promise of showcasing a destination or service for it to truly replace the physical enjoyments that travel can provide. Read More

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Why it's time for travel to enter the metaverse

By Mitra Sorrells | March 24, 2022

Web3 consultant Steve Bambury says the virtual world of the metaverse is very real, and travel brands should act now to create a presence in it. Read More

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