Trip.com Group

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Microsoft, Trip.com and Kayak on their work with ChatGPT

By Derek Catron | June 15, 2023

Generative AI dominated conversations at Phocuswright Europe even before the discussion turned to its best-known tool. Read More

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Trip.com Group sees pent-up demand drive bookings above 2019 levels

By Mitra Sorrells | June 8, 2023

In a call with analysts to discuss Q1 results, company executives also spoke of continued integration of AI with "proper guardrails in place." Read More

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Trip.com unveils Trekki NFT to unite travel and Web3

By Linda Fox | June 5, 2023

Later this year the Singapore-based brand plans to sell 10,000 dolphin-themed NFTs, with its benefits tied to how much the token holder travels. Read More

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Getting ahead of Chinese traveler trends and behavior

By Linda Fox | May 24, 2023

The reopening of China at the beginning of the year resulted in an immediate booking spike. Now new traveler behaviors, especially around mobile apps, are being observed. Read More

Opinion / Technology

ChatGPT plugins' potential impact on the travel booking experience

By Mario Gavira | May 22, 2023

Can chatbot plugins bring a new, conversational layer to the decade-old search and booking interface in travel? Read More

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Online travel giants spent more than $14B on marketing in '22

By Mitra Sorrells | March 27, 2023

Combined marketing spending by Booking Holdings, Expedia Group, Airbnb and Trip.com Group exceeded 2019 levels in 2022. Read More

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Trip.com Group sees outbound travel demand surge

By Mitra Sorrells | March 7, 2023

The company says demand for outbound travel is continuing to accelerate in the first months of this year, with bookings up more than 300% compared with the same period last year. Read More

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Trip.com launches in-app chatbot built on OpenAI

By Mitra Sorrells | February 21, 2023

Known as TripGen, the tool offers a conversational interface similar to ChatGPT and other natural language processing chat tools. Read More

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Trip.com Group continues to make gains in Q3

By Linda Fox | December 15, 2022

Trip.com Group's accommodation revenue increased by almost a third to $408 million while transportation ticketing revenue was up 44% to $369 million year-on-year. 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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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

Interview / Online

In The Big Chair - Rajesh Magow of MakeMyTrip

By Jill Menze | September 30, 2022

Rajesh Magow is co-founder and Group CEO of India’s MakeMyTrip. He previously served as CEO of the online travel company's India business before assuming the role in 2020. Read More

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Trip.com Group sees signs of optimism despite revenue drop in Q2

By Mitra Sorrells | September 22, 2022

Trip.com Group's total revenue in the second quarter of this year came in at $598 million, down 32% from the same period in 2021 and down 2% compared to the prior quarter. Read More