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AI Takes the Wheel in Travel Planning

AI Takes the Wheel in Travel Planning
AI Takes the Wheel in Travel Planning
September 10, 2024  |  Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence is reshaping the travel industry, with Greece introducing an AI-powered travel assistant named Pythia and Google showcasing its Gemini AI system at an...

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Klarna and UATP Partner on Flexible Payment Options for Airlines
Klarna and UATP Partner on Flexible Payment Options for Airlines
September 10, 2024  |  Travel Payments

Global payment network UATP and buy now, pay later (BNPL) provider Klarna have partnered to allow airlines to offer Klarna’s flexible payment options. Get the...

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How the World Does Travel: Sector Checks In Late on Digital Engagement
How the World Does Travel: Sector Checks In Late on Digital Engagement
September 02, 2024  |  Connected Economy

The travel industry, long defined by in-person transactions and physical tickets, is gradually moving toward digitalization. However, according to the PYMNTS Intelligence report, “How The...

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Private Jet Demand Dips as Prices Rise and COVID Fears Fade
Private Jet Demand Dips as Prices Rise and COVID Fears Fade
August 16, 2024  |  Travel Payments

Private jet charter flights reportedly experienced a decline of 15% in the first half of this year compared to their peak in 2022. Get the...

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Airbnb: Travelers Delay Booking Accommodations Amid Macro Uncertainty
Airbnb: Travelers Delay Booking Accommodations Amid Macro Uncertainty
August 06, 2024  |  Travel Payments

Airbnb has seen shorter booking lead times in recent weeks, with customers around the world booking their accommodations closer to their expected time of arrival....

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CrowdStrike CEO Updates Solutions to Global Microsoft Outage
CrowdStrike CEO Updates Solutions to Global Microsoft Outage
July 19, 2024  |  Connected Economy

The outage that continued to snarl systems from airports to stock exchanges Friday morning started when it struck users of Microsoft’s Windows operating system late...

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Lighthouse Debuts AI-Powered Solution for Independent Hoteliers
Lighthouse Debuts AI-Powered Solution for Independent Hoteliers
July 18, 2024  |  Travel Payments

Hospitality/travel industry commercial platform Lighthouse has debuted an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered solution. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Paycheck-to-Paycheck Vacationers Seize on Travel Discounts
Paycheck-to-Paycheck Vacationers Seize on Travel Discounts
July 15, 2024  |  Travel Payments

As budget-strapped consumers look for ways to afford travel this summer, many are seeking discounts for everything from airfare to attractions. Get the Full Story...

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