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Google adds “cheapest time to book” in time for Christmas

By Derek Catron | August 28, 2023

Google is adding information on when fares are expected to be lowest for booking a specific destination for specific dates, similar to advice offered by Hopper, Kayak and Skyscanner. Read More

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Airline industry leaders, academics will advise Google on emissions calculations

By Mitra Sorrells | July 12, 2023

Google is aiming to build trust in its flight emission data and make it the global standard for accurate, transparent and consistent information. Read More

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AI Insights: Generative AI and personalization

By PhocusWire | June 29, 2023

Skyscanner CTO Andrew Phillips answers our questions about how the company is working with generative artificial intelligence technology. Read More

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Google partners with EU aviation agency on emission data standard

By Mitra Sorrells | June 7, 2023

Lufthansa Group is the pilot partner in this initiative and will provide an extensive set of flight data from specific flights that can be used to improve estimates for future flights on the same... Read More

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Microsoft: New AI plugins coming from Tripadvisor, Trip.com, Skyscanner and more

By Mitra Sorrells | May 30, 2023

Five travel brands are among the companies developing AI plugins accessible in both ChatGPT and all of Microsoft's products including Bing search. Read More

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IATA and Travalyst will align emission calculations

By Mitra Sorrells | December 9, 2022

IATA also says governments must do more to create incentives for the production of sustainable aviation fuel, because airlines are demonstrating the demand exists. Read More

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How travel brands are prioritizing mobile app engagement

By Kathryn Walson | December 7, 2022

Companies like Expedia, Booking, Tripadvisor, CWT and more are using their apps to drive loyalty and provide personalization. Read More

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Skyscanner wants to help airports understand “passenger leakage”

By Mitra Sorrells | October 18, 2022

Skyscanner's new tool uses geolocation data from its more than 90 million monthly users to help airports understand the top routes, origins and destinations travelers are searching. Read More

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Prince Harry's Travalyst lays out roadmap for growth

By Arnie Weissmann - Travel Weekly | October 17, 2022

Travalyst CEO Sally Davey discusses the company's framework and next steps with Travel Weekly. Read More

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Travel brands expand TikTok presence to reach new audiences

By Kathryn Walson | July 21, 2022

Travel providers including Booking.com, Kayak and Carnival Cruise Line outline their TikTok strategies. Read More

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Google, Travalyst and more on travel’s path to sustainability

By PhocusWire | July 12, 2022

Travel leaders from Google, Travalyst, Booking.com and Byway discuss current efforts and future plans related to sustainable travel. Read More

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Tiqets expands distribution with Trip.com Group integration

By Mitra Sorrells | July 5, 2022

Trip.com Group becomes the newest of Tiqets' 3,000 distribution partners, with another new APAC-based partner expected to be announced next week. Read More

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Trip.com Group revenue remains steady, air ticket bookings rise in Q1 2022

By Jill Menze | June 28, 2022

The COVID-19 resurgence in China impacted Trip.com Group’s operations for the first quarter of 2022, with net revenue remaining flat year-over-year. Read More

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Phocuswright Europe 2022: Sustainability in the spotlight

By PhocusWire | June 6, 2022

Leaders from the Travalyst Coalition, Booking.com, Google and Byway Travel come together to discuss the travel industry's path to sustainability during Phocuswright Europe. Read More