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Opinion / Online
Breaking the bottleneck in travel’s hourglass problem
By Michelle Denogean - Mindtrip | September 27, 2024
Chief marketing officer at Mindtrip, Michelle Denogean, says travel has a problem advancing top of the... Read More
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Opinion / Online
Racing toward tomorrow's travel experience
By Stephanie Meltzer-Paul - Mastercard | September 11, 2024
Stephanie Meltzer-Paul, executive vice president of global loyalty at Mastercard, explores what's... Read More
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News / Online
The U.S. begins investigation of airline loyalty programs
By Robert Silk – Travel Weekly | September 6, 2024
The U.S. Transportation Department has begun an inquiry into the loyalty programs of American, Delta,... Read More
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News / Online
Airbnb takes aim at NYC a year after “failed” STR regulations
By D.J. Catron | September 6, 2024
Hotel prices and rents in New York are both up a year after the city cracked down on short-term... Read More
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News / Technology
Agoda’s human approach to learning and growing with AI
By D.J. Catron | September 5, 2024
Idan Zalzberg, Agoda’s chief technology officer, details how the company uses technology and... Read More
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News / Technology
Boom launches AI-driven PMS for short-term rentals
By D.J. Catron | September 3, 2024
The platform functions as what Boom calls an “AiPMS” — capable of automating sales, operations,... Read More
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News / Online
Decisions guided by trust: Social media conversion in travel
By Phocuswright Research | September 3, 2024
Companies know social media influences travel decisions, but getting bookings is a... Read More
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News / Online
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Amadeus, Ryanair, Trip.com, Sabre and more
By PhocusWire | August 30, 2024
Keep up with all the latest people, product and partner news from around the global travel industry in... Read More
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Opinion / Online
Cookieless is toast: What can travel marketers do to stay ahead?
By Kurt Weinsheimer - Sojern | August 30, 2024
Kurt Weinsheimer, chief product officer at Sojern, shares what's next for the travel industry... Read More
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Opinion / Online
How hotels can capture demand for sustainable stays
By Alina Arnelle - BeCause | August 28, 2024
Alina Arnelle of BeCause writes that sustainability data management can give travelers confidence that... Read More
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