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Skyscanner joins with Travala.com to offer crypto bookings
By Morgan Hines | September 6, 2024
Travala.com has an inventory of more than 2.2 million hotels that can be booked with more than 100 forms of cryptocurrency, which Skyscanner users will now be able to access. Read More
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Travalyst begins standardization for accommodation certification suppliers
By Linda Fox | August 29, 2024
The organization has defined three initial criteria, including publicly available standards and third-party audit, by which to measure the compliancy of accommodation certification suppliers. Read More
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Why niche can be nice in the massive world of online travel
By Morgan Hines | June 13, 2024
The wide-ranging conversation on the environment for smaller online travel sites touched on the challenges and rewards of working in a smaller, specialized space.   Read More
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As Phocuswright Europe kicks off, travel experts weigh in on the AI buzz
By PhocusWire | June 11, 2024
When 500 travel insiders gather, you don’t need a chatbot to predict lots of conversation about generative AI.   Read More
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Steve Hafner on 20 years at Kayak: "The innovation isn't over yet"
By D.J. Catron | May 11, 2024
As the metasearch site passes 20 years since its launch, CEO Steve Hafner shares his views on generative AI, Kayak for Business, the future of metasearch and more.   Read More
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Trip.com Group on growth strategies, experiences and generative AI
By Linda Fox | April 2, 2024
Trip.com COO Schubert Lou discusses the current focus for the China-based online travel agency and the outlook for travel in 2024. Read More
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Expedia, Booking, Amadeus join forces to address digital travel regulations
By Yeoh Siew Hoon – Web in Travel | February 29, 2024
The Global Travel Tech also includes eDreams Odigeo, Travelport and Skyscanner. They seek to address global concerns around anticipated regulatory changes affecting digital travel platforms.   Read More
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Skyscanner CEO on trends for ’24, partnerships and a traveler-first focus
By PhocusWire | December 14, 2023
Skyscanner provides price comparison on flights, hotels and car rentals, with more than 80 billion prices searched every day. Read More
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Sprints, squads and small changes - how Skyscanner, Trivago view innovation
By Linda Fox | November 22, 2023
Skyscanner CEO John Mangelaars and Trivago CEO Johannes Thomas discussed innovation in travel metasearch, the impact of AI and improving the user experience. Read More
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Skyscanner unveils ChatGPT discovery tool
By Linda Fox | October 13, 2023
The solution, which is powered by ChatGPT, is initially launching in beta across Australia, India and Singapore to gauge traveler behavior when using AI for trip planning. Read More
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The Phocuswright Conference 2023 – program, speakers and discount
By PhocusWire | September 12, 2023
The travel industry's leaders and newest entrants gather in Fort Lauderdale November 13-16 for The Phocuswright Conference. Read More
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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