Tourism

How Club Med’s 2.1 Billion Data Points Fuels Its AI-Powered Playbook
How Club Med’s 2.1 Billion Data Points Fuels Its AI-Powered Playbook
June 24, 2025  |  Artificial Intelligence

Three years ago, Club Med decided to get organized. The vacation destination business set about building a global data factory with information gleaned from 1.5...

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Airports and Stadiums Say Mobile-First Checkout Is Big Fan Favorite
Airports and Stadiums Say Mobile-First Checkout Is Big Fan Favorite
June 13, 2025  |  POS Innovation

The roar of the crowd. The hum of a busy airport terminal. The gentle sway of a cruise ship. These environments, as varied as they...

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US Tourism Takes Hit as Overseas Travelers Avoid Country
US Tourism Takes Hit as Overseas Travelers Avoid Country
June 01, 2025  |  Economy

America’s vacation hot spots have cooled somewhat less amid a decline in overseas travel. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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European Airlines Report Uncertainty Drives Decline in Bookings to US
European Airlines Report Uncertainty Drives Decline in Bookings to US
April 30, 2025  |  Travel Payments

European airlines are reportedly seeing a decline in bookings for trips to the U.S. due to uncertainty around American border policy, tariffs and the broader economy. Get...

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Airbnb to Include Fees in Prices Displayed Globally
Airbnb to Include Fees in Prices Displayed Globally
April 21, 2025  |  Travel Payments

Travelers browsing Airbnb will now see the total price — including all fees and in some cases taxes — in search results, the company said in a...

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Report: Trump Policies Hurting Tourism as Europeans Stay Home
Report: Trump Policies Hurting Tourism as Europeans Stay Home
April 13, 2025  |  Economy

U.S. immigration policy has reportedly triggered a sharp drop in visitors from Europe. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Travelers’ Reliance on AI Prompts Google to Enhance Search, Maps and Tools
Travelers’ Reliance on AI Prompts Google to Enhance Search, Maps and Tools
April 02, 2025  |  Artificial Intelligence

Starting this week, Google is rolling out a slew of new travel features across its product line to keep users from defaulting to artificial intelligence...

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Economists Expect Foreign Boycotts of US Products to Impact GDP
Economists Expect Foreign Boycotts of US Products to Impact GDP
April 01, 2025  |  Economy

Lower sentiment for the U.S. and product boycotts sparked by tariff threats could affect the country’s GDP. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Priceline’s New AI Voice Tech Allows Conversational, Real-Time Bookings
Priceline’s New AI Voice Tech Allows Conversational, Real-Time Bookings
October 07, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

Priceline’s recent integration of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered voice technology into its booking system signals how the technology is changing the way travelers plan and purchase...

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