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Why travel’s experiences sector isn’t likely to operate like others
By Morgan Hines
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December 4, 2023
As the experiences category continues to grow in the travel world, experts look at its future during a Center Stage discussion at The Phocuswright Conference 2023.
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Trip.com to use Amazon Web Services as strategic cloud partner
By Morgan Hines
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December 1, 2023
Trip.com Group believes Amazon Web Services could help it to enhance the global travel experience.
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Flyr and Roam Around announce partnership
By Morgan Hines
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November 27, 2023
The companies are aiming to bring artificial intelligence-powered travel planning to airlines and hotels across the globe.
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WeRoad adds €18M to cement position in Europe
By Linda Fox
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November 27, 2023
The company is present in the U.K., France, Germany, Italy and Spain and said its “strategic goal is to solidify its foothold in its five current markets and expand its presence across Europe" before...
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Airbnb, Mondee moves signal role of acquisitions in travel's race for AI
By Morgan Hines & Linda Fox
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November 17, 2023
Last week's acquisitions by Airbnb and Mondee reflect a business strategy of chasing speed as the travel industry heads enter the AI race.
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5 key takeaways from The Phocuswright Conference
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November 17, 2023
Whether you were at the 2023 Phocuswright Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, or whether you’ve taken interest from afar, there is plenty to catch up on after a string of panels, sessions,...
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Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024: SquadTrip
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November 14, 2023
SquadTrip’s B2B software-as-a-service helps travel agents save time managing group with an all-in-one marketing, booking and payment platform.
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More than one-third of leisure travelers have used GenAI tools, report says
By Morgan Hines
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November 10, 2023
More than half of leisure travelers who have used generative artificial intelligence planning tools booked most or all of the recommendations provided by the chatbot.
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IHG, Hilton, Marriott, Wyndham: How hotels prioritize mobile apps
By Morgan Hines
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November 7, 2023
Hotel brands are adding more features to their mobile apps and using them as key tools for loyalty as consumers continue to be glued to their phones.
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Tripadvisor launches new AI travel planning features
By Morgan Hines
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October 24, 2023
Tripadvisor is rolling out AI-generated hotel reviews for some oft-reviewed locations.
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Expedia Group announces Air Miles, Afterpay partnerships
By Morgan Hines
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October 20, 2023
Expedia Group continues B2B growth measures with two new partnerships.
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Q&A: Mondee’s vice chairman talks AI strategy, acquisitions, going public
By Morgan Hines
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October 19, 2023
Mondee is combining AI with human support to help anyone sell travel - and the newly-public company has big plans for growth.
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STARTUP STAGE: Crewfare aims to make booking event and group travel easy
By Mitra Sorrells
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October 11, 2023
Crewfare is a customizable group travel booking platform offering events, festivals, sports and brands with the ability to capitalize on travel while providing attendees with a streamlined and simpler...
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Where are they now? Checking in with our Hot 25 Startups of 2019
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October 9, 2023
Sanctifly, Stay22, Lumo, Beyond, TravelPerk and GuestReady update PhocusWire on what they’ve been up to since they were named part of PhocusWire’s Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2019.
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Two new distributors tap TourRadar's API to sell organized adventures
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October 2, 2023
As experiences gain dominance in consumers' travel planning, LocalAdventures and Travlr are using TourRadar's API to offer thousands of options to their customers.
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