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Kayak launches new AI tool for travel search
By Abby Crotty
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April 10, 2025
Kayak described the new platform as its tech team's "playground for innovation" and said what works best on Kayak.ai will then become part of Kayak.com for everyone to use.
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Travelers are prioritizing experiences and so should the industry
By Abby Crotty
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April 2, 2025
According to Arival's recent survey, 65% of travelers say experiences play a significant role in deciding where to go.
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Google updates AI capabilities for travel tools
By Abby Crotty
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March 27, 2025
Users will soon be able to use a new price tracking feature for hotels via Google Search and turn on a new "screenshots" feature in Google Maps.
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Majority of business travelers would let AI book travel elements
By Morgan Hines
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March 20, 2025
A report from Amadeus Hospitality delves into business travelers’ technology interests, booking patterns and preferences around sharing data.
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Concur to get generative AI assistant from SAP
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March 19, 2025
SAP Concur also revealed it has expanded its partnership with American Express to launch real-time authorization data capability, alongside a number of other announcements.
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STARTUP STAGE: Around Us wants to transform exploration through its travel companion app
By Mileva Sapic
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November 4, 2024
The Around Us app is built on a proprietary geographic information system that allows users to seamlessly plan and experience their travels.
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Marriott CEO on shifting loyalty from transactional to emotional
By Morgan Hines
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September 19, 2024
Hotel loyalty programs have traditionally been focused on room nights as the primary redemption offering, but Marriott CEO Anthony Capuano believes Bonvoy can go far beyond traditional expectations.
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Is there untapped potential in hospitality subscriptions?
By Morgan Hines
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August 5, 2024
Travelers’ increased interaction with a brand could lead to high customer lifetime value - that’s where a hospitality subscription could provide real value as a stepping stone, experts say.
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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Traxo, Mews, Guestline and more
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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.
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CEO Spotlight: Nadia Omer of AirAsia MOVE
By Mitra Sorrells
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July 12, 2024
Previously known as AirAsia Superapp, AirAsia MOVE is the online travel agency brand of Capital A, which also operates AirAsia airline. AirAsia MOVE and fintech brand BigPay constitute MOVE Digital,...
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Google enhances generative AI trip planning – without ads for now
By Mitra Sorrells
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March 27, 2024
The suggested itineraries will pull ideas from sites across the web and include things such as reviews, photos and other Google Business profile details for more than 200 million places around the...
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How to capture Gen Z travelers’ interest on social media
By Morgan Hines
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November 14, 2023
Meta, Snap Inc. and Hostelworld share steps to take for brands looking to attract a younger traveling audience on social media.
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Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024: Grazzy
November 14, 2023
Grazzy helps hourly employees make more money, access it the same day and save and spend in better ways.
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Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024: Turneo
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November 14, 2023
Turneo is an e-commerce platform for hotels and other travel brands that want to offer experiences to their guests.
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Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi optimistic about its travel future
By Morgan Hines
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October 3, 2023
Uber has seen a positive response to travel features it launched in the United Kingdom and is looking for ways to continue to expand the services.
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