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Wayve raises more than $1B in Series C
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The AI-powered autonomous driving company plans to use the new funding to bolster its goal of reimagining autonomos mobility through embodied intelligence. Read More
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STARTUP STAGE: Levee uses AI and computer vision to provide quality control for hotels
By Mitra Sorrells May 7, 2024
Levee uses proprietary AI models trained on the hotels’ unique data and quality control requirements to create self-inspection tools for housekeeping staff. Read More
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India-based travel distribution platform TBO to open IPO
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The company said it will use the proceeds to invest in its technology and data solutions, to add new buyers and suppliers and to pursue acquisitions.... Read More
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U.S. OTAs pass $100B revenue mark for first time
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As the digital landscape evolves, U.S. OTAs continue growing, with 2023 witnessing a solid yet decelerated 14% expansion in response to a stabilizing consumer demand post-pandemic.... Read More
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Travelsoft acquires Eventiz to bring data to the industry
By Linda Fox May 3, 2024
The acquisition is in line with Travelsoft’s strategy “to bring to the market the benefits of the data processed by the group's platforms."... Read More
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Incoming Expedia Group CEO Ariane Gorin emphasizes AI, personalization
By Morgan Hines May 2, 2024
Ariane Gorin shared her plans as the incoming CEO of Expedia Group while the company reported earnings, tempering booking expectations for 2024.... Read More


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Booking Holdings beats earnings expectations, talks up AI potential
First quarter revenues of $4.4 billion represented a 17% increase over the same period last year, and... Read more
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Joyned releases AI planner to drive social revenue for online travel vendors
The tool enables users to discuss, decide and book together, straight from the vendor’s website. Read more
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Sabre says growth strategy beginning to pay off
Sabre president and CEO Kurt Ekert said margin expansion for the distribution company was driven by... Read more
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Travelier acquires DeÔnibus to boost footprint in Latin America
DeÔnibus, founded in 2012 as “Brazil by bus,” had raised $700,000 from venture capital firm ACE... Read more
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Airbnb puts new spin on experiences with “Icons” launch
Aligned with its strategy to move beyond its core short-term rental business, Airbnb is launching new... Read more
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AI-powered trip planner Mindtrip officially launches
Mindtrip, which had been available in beta, made its official consumer debut Wednesday. Read more
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