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02/10/2024

Hype versus reality: How fast is generative AI changing the travel industry? https://buff.ly/3NdYaJK

27/09/2024

In order to engage or influence this culture, you need to have your ear to the ground to know what is happening and ultimately engage in conversation

As TikTok has grown in popularity in recent years, brands have been figuring out how best to engage with their target audiences through the app. For travel brands new to TikTok, the best place to start - and a practice to continue while building a following - is quite simple.

20/09/2024

The travel industry payment gap https://buff.ly/3MQ6qQ6
Looking for a better way to pay

The travel industry historically struggles with emerging trends and technologies, and the topic of payments is no exception. 

20/09/2024

Our aim is to provide guests with a diverse, unique selection of experiences that authentically reflect the culture and community of cities around the world,” https://buff.ly/3ZwBPyr

13/09/2024

Sabre, Google address challenges in AI implementation 4 years into partnership

Sabre has taken a deep dive into the AI space with Google as part of a decade-long partnership that began in 2020.

13/09/2024

Google fined €2.4B after losing appeal in EU antitrust shopping case https://buff.ly/3XG8gsZ - This follow US ruling that Google had illegally used its market dominance to establish a search monopoly.

11/09/2024

Booking Holdings' new CFO expects connected trip "is really there" in 3 to 5 years https://buff.ly/3z4Qneb _ But I have no idea what he means to do with the connected trip and why

Ewout Steenbergen, chief financial officer at Bookings Holdings since March, called out the company's work in alternative accommodations and artificial intelligence and strong demand in Asia as key drivers of future growth.  

05/09/2024

Agoda’s human approach to learning and growing with AI

Idan Zalzberg, Agoda’s chief technology officer, details how the company uses technology and especially generative AI in its pursuit to become a virtual “travel companion.”

31/08/2024

travel offers an innate opportunity to create entertaining content. https://buff.ly/3yR18AH

17/08/2024

The role of DMOs in helping their partners effectively use AI https://buff.ly/3WOcPjm

25/05/2024

what's in store for Airbnb Experiences - check out why it removed 5000 and canceled the future

19/04/2024

The industry has been pushing for years the need to modernize the way airlines distribute and sell their products and services, with experts pointing to 2024 as a pivotal year.

12/04/2024

Visual of Digital Travel from 1995

Watch a visual progression of the quarterly revenues for publicly-traded digital travel companies dating back to 1995.

27/03/2024

The subscription model can help monetize distressed inventory that we know is going to go to waste,” Uriz said. “Now we can sell this across this subscription.

Recent announcements from AirAsia, Alaska Airlines and Saudia may be a sign of things to come as airlines soar into digital era.    

18/03/2024

16/03/2024

Expedia Group, Booking Holdings, Airbnb and Trip.com Group collectively spent $16.8 billion on sales and marketing in 2023 as they compete with one another and with suppliers enticing travelers to book direct.      

02/03/2024

Given the recent completion of many significant technical milestones in Expedia Group’s transformation, the business continues to evaluate the appropriate allocation of resources to ensure the most important work continues to be prioritized

With its technology transformation completed, Expedia is looking to reduce overheads with job cuts underway.

15/02/2024

Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges, occupies a unique place in Caribbean history as a remarkable figure who defied the rigid racial hierarchies of his time. He was born in the French colony of Guadeloupe in the Caribbean in 1745.

14/02/2024

To discover Who are the Rogues in Paradise, check out this blog. It explains why the books is called rogues in paradise and What is a Rogue!

09/02/2024

its seems just yesterday we were congratulating Peter and listening to his inspired speach about the last 4 years now he is handing over the rails of a ship he built to sail in any sea!

02/02/2024

Ai maps that you can talk to - its only the beginning of the possibilities

Using large language models, the new feature analyzes the over 250 million locations on Google Maps and contributions from over 300 million Local Guides to pull up suggestions based on what the user is looking for.

29/01/2024

CEO Spotlight - Peter Kern of Expedia Group https://buff.ly/3SCQtRc - CEO Peter Kern reveals that Travel Shopping is part of the adventure - Its entertainment. He backs it up with logic.

26/01/2024

In 2023, 80% of bookings were via internet-based channels, and 65% of those were via its own web and mobile channels. In April 2023, it made some content only available through NDC channels. It aims to reach 100% internet-based bookings.