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Investors discuss the state of IPOs in travel
By Mark Frary
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April 10, 2025
Investors discuss the current market and the potential for travel IPOs in the U.S., Asia and Europe in 2025.
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How AI and visual search are reshaping travel discovery
By Marisa Garcia
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April 9, 2025
Visual search is beginning to dominate, especially for younger travelers and the numbers show that it's probably not a passing fad.
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How Destination Toronto developed its AI assistant 6ix
By Linda Fox
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April 8, 2025
Destination Toronto unveiled its AI chatbot 6ix last year, and through the initiative, the DMO is gaining insights on how users are engaging with its content.
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How AI bridges the gap between insight and action
By Markus Stumpe - AIntensify
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April 7, 2025
AIntensify CEO Markus Stumpe explores the importance of a specialist approach to AI adoption.
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Vrbo plans greater traveler targeting through marketing tech
By Linda Fox
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April 4, 2025
Vrbo is focusing on growth, more dynamic and personalized offers and property quality.
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CEO Spotlight: Somit Goyal of IBS Software
By Morgan Hines
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April 3, 2025
IBS Software provides solutions for airlines, hotels, cruise lines and other travel companies, focusing on areas like retailing, passenger services, distribution and loyalty.
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Fewer than 1 in 3 airlines have advanced offer and order strategies
By Morgan Hines
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April 2, 2025
While the majority of airlines agree that retailing is important, there are a few key reasons why they're hesitant to move forward.
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Could a tours and activities push from Google penalize OTAs?
By Matthew Parsons
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April 1, 2025
OTAs are at risk, as Google appears to be shaking up tours and activities listings, experts warn.
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The never-ending growth of flight search traffic: From travel agents to AI operators
By Sebastien Gibergues
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March 31, 2025
Sebastien Gibergues, an independent travel consult and former Amadeus executive, details the exponential growth of flight search transactions.
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Travel startup funding and M&A activity in Q1 2025
By Abby Crotty
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March 28, 2025
As the quarter comes to a close, we review funding rounds and M&A activity—and learn what travel executives believe is on the horizon for the rest of the year.
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Airlines expressed economic concern. Should online travel giants be worried?
By Morgan Hines
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March 27, 2025
Wall Street and travel industry analysts weigh in on how factors such as trade wars, economic woes and travel warnings could impact consumers' desire to travel.
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A new phase for digital nomad hospitality amid back to work mandates
By Matthew Parsons
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March 26, 2025
Hospitality brands are addressing the shifting post-pandemic landscape and what it means for digital nomads and remote workers.
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How hospitality operators can combat payment fraud
By Andrew Buttigieg - RMS
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March 24, 2025
Andrew Buttigieg, chief technology officer at RMS, discusses how hospitality operators can ensure safer bookings amid a rise in fraud attempts.
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How much onus is on travel companies for overtourism?
By Morgan Hines
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March 21, 2025
Helping destinations deal with crowds and encouraing consumers to explore lesser-known locations is a shared responsibility across the travel industry between travelers, brands and local authorities,...
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Accor's chief digital officer talks distribution, direct bookings and loyalty
By Linda Fox
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March 20, 2025
Alix Boulnois, chief business, digital and tech officer of Accor, discusses the hotel group's priorities across distribution, direct bookings and loyalty.
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