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Today's news on travel technology, distribution and the digital economy Email not displaying correctly: View it in your browser February 11, 2025 TOP STORY HOW AI IS IMPACTING TRAVEL STARTUPS Appetite for AI-driven travel startups from savvy investors alongside the potential for costs come down could help level the playing field for new businesses. READ MORE Latest News Young travelers transitioning to AI trip planning in Southeast Asia News | Technology Southeast Asia's booking pathway is online, increasingly mobile and with a high potential to be influenced and/or disrupted by artificial intelligence agents and applications.  READ MORE If NDC is a first building block in airline retailing, what comes next? Opinion | Distribution Accelya's Tye Radcliffe argues that NDC is here stay and presents potential next steps as the airline industry's journey to retailing matures. READ MORE Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2025: Turpal Interview | Startups According to Phocuswright research, 67% of followers deem creators helpful for travel advice, ranking third behind the accounts of online travel agencies (70%) and friends and family (72%).  READ MORE Buy now, pay later frees travelers to spend more while managing a budget From Our Partners | Online As prices and interest rates rise, budget-conscious travelers are turning to alternative payment methods such as buy now, pay later options that split payments into smaller installments, often without accruing interest.  READ MORE Trending Stories Superlogic receives $13.7M to transform customer engagement READ MORE Snowfall announces reset, relaunches as Junction READ MORE Expedia Group CEO outlines three strategies for using AI in the year ahead READ MORE Event Calendar JUN 10 TUE Phocuswright Europe Make plans now to join the most influential travel leaders for pointed one-on-one conversations, critical debate, the next wave of innovation and the best networking in travel in beautiful Barcelona. NOV 18 TUE The Phocuswright Conference Join the biggest innovators and most influential leaders and decision makers from the global travel industry in San Diego at The Phocuswright Conference. News on travel marketing Destinations struggling with digital marketing evolution READ MORE OpenAI's "Operator" and its impact on travel search and marketing READ MORE Travel marketing experts on Google's dominance in the face of AI READ MORE The shifting loyalty landscape in travel READ MORE Does Reddit have a serious role to play in trip planning? READ MORE With U.S. TikTok ban looming, how could travel brands be impacted? READ MORE How travel brands stay ahead on social media READ MORE Privacy | Subscribe | Unsubscribe Northstar Travel Group LLC. 301 Route 17 N., Suite 1150 Rutherford, NJ 07070 USA