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What's a tech stack these days if it isn't AI-powered? RateGain plans to use the raise to build its own through investments and acquisitions.
Dennis Schaal | 6 days ago
Venture capital is tight for certain types of startups, so those that need help scaling might run into some trouble.
Justin Dawes | 1 week ago
News Blog
This weekend, F1 fans can expect a visually enthralling experience, as custom real-time content tracks across the world's largest LED screen of the Sphere, as part of the official broadcast for the Las Vegas Grand Prix. Global brands off the mark with Sphere advertising campaigns during the major sporting event include Google, American Express, Aston Marton, Puma, and Mercedes…
Selene Brophy | 1 week ago
This is the second notable acquisition of an AI company in the travel industry this week. It follows Airbnb's purchase of GamePlanner.AI.
Justin Dawes | 2 weeks ago
Skift Research
The underlying hotel supply in Europe is much less branded than it is in the U.S., meaning a greater reliance on OTAs for bookings. In turn there is a more fragmented online distribution market in Europe, with Google’s introduction of an organic auction providing further opportunity for smaller OTAs and new entrants to gain market share.
2 weeks ago
Major companies that have resources to invest are starting to show the potential for generative AI in travel aside from chatbots alone.
Justin Dawes | 3 weeks ago
Amadeus is doing much better regarding pandemic recovery compared to its biggest competitor.
The results were well received but business may not reach the targets Sabre has outlined for 2025.
Airlines
American Airlines's top boss Robert Isom feels confident in the carrier's evolving distribution strategy, the most assertive of all the carriers in the Americas. But some travel agents still feel bullied.
Selene Brophy | 4 weeks ago
Frankfurt Airport is set to expand its suite of biometric touchpoints to passengers of all airlines within the facility. Credit: Fraport The technology - SITA’s Smart Path biometric solution, powered by NEC - is already available for Lufthansa and Star Alliance Airlines passengers, which has seen over 12,000 passengers use the facilities at check-in, boarding…
Adam Stacey | 4 weeks ago
