Tripnotes, a Buzzy ChatGPT-Based Trip Planner, Was Acquired and Shut Down
Tripnotes was among an increasingly crowded space for new trip planning tools powered by generative AI. It won't be the last of them to shut down.
2024 Archives
Venice Combats Overtourism: Caps Tour Group Sizes and Bans Loudspeakers
Capping tour group sizes may help mitigate overcrowding in Venice. But the city needs to do more.
Hawaii Judge Allows Short-Term Rentals Up to 90 Days To Operate Legally
The injunction specifically benefits existing home rental owners. It allows them to continue renting their properties for fewer than 90 days
Japan Airlines Fire: What We Know
It's currently unclear what could have caused the collision between the Japan Airlines passenger jet and the Japan Coast Guard aircraft.
China and Thailand Agree on Permanent Visa Waiver from March
You know China is serious about boosting inbound tourism when in a span of less than two months the country has announced visa waivers for 8 countries.
Airlines Heading Into 2024: More Passengers, Profits, Orders
Airlines saw capacity and passenger traffic recover to pre-Covid levels and opened up their checkbooks to sign deals for their long-term future with new aircraft.
China Eases Visa Rules for U.S. Tourists
China's opening up, but if the airlines don’t step up their flight game, we might be looking at even crazier airfare hikes with all these eager travelers.
Here’s the Travel Impact After Japan Issues Tsunami Warnings
The impact of the earthquake is likely to be extensive, affecting transportation and communication, emphasizing the importance of preparedness.
Connection in the Age of AI with Google’s Head of Travel Sales
Listen in for a discussion about AI and its impact on the travel industry and why marketers should team up with the technology rather than fight against it.