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REPORT: Global air trends - July 2020
News / Distribution
REPORT: Global air trends - July 2020
By PhocusWire | August 3, 2020
Data and analysis in this report from Phocuswright and 3Victors covers airline seat capacity and search traffic trends for key markets globally. Read More
Creating a 360-degree customer view in a COVID-19 world
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Creating a 360-degree customer view in a COVID-19 world
By Brian Lewis - Openjaw Technologies | August 3, 2020
Airlines can use device ID, browser behavior, transaction insights and other contextual data to create a single view of each customer, enabling great experiences, better tracking and personalized... Read More
REPORT: How data partnerships can speed up recovery
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REPORT: How data partnerships can speed up recovery
By Marisa Garcia | August 3, 2020
As travelers begin to once again pack their bags, it's not only necessary to keep them informed an safe, but also to know more about them and to keep them engaged through relevance and personalization... Read More
The real cost of issuing an interline ticket
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The real cost of issuing an interline ticket
By Gaurav Agarwal | August 3, 2020
As airlines take measured steps towards recovery in a post-COVID world, the aviation industry faces a stark new reality. A reality that includes smaller networks, reduced frequencies and... Read More
Amadeus reports a loss of €89M, kicks off additional €250M cost-reduction plan
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Amadeus reports a loss of €89M, kicks off additional €250M cost-reduction plan
By Linda Fox | July 31, 2020
Announcing half-year and second-quarter 2020 results, the company says the plan is designed to “strengthen its capabilities” going forward. Read More
InPhocus, episode 19 - People want to move again
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InPhocus, episode 19 - People want to move again
By PhocusWire | July 31, 2020
In this episode of InPhocus we examine a new report from Phocuswright and 3Victors that goes into a lot of detail about where travelers are considering going to.   Read More
VIDEO: New Reality With... Ross Veitch of Wego
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VIDEO: New Reality With... Ross Veitch of Wego
By PhocusWire | July 31, 2020
The next guest on the New Reality With... series is Ross Veitch, CEO of Wego, one of the MENA region's leading online travel players. Read More
Hotel payment optimization long overdue - and "just in time"
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Hotel payment optimization long overdue - and "just in time"
By Ixaris | July 31, 2020
As travelers begin to once again pack their bags, it's not only necessary to keep them informed and safe, but also to know more about them and to keep them engaged through relevance and... Read More
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Abysmal April pulls Expedia Group down to record lows in second quarter
By Mitra Sorrells | July 30, 2020
Expedia Group saw an uptick in business in May and June and now a leveling off in July. Read More
How I Got Here, episode 35 - Rob Wiesenthal of Blade
Interview / Online
How I Got Here, episode 35 - Rob Wiesenthal of Blade
By PhocusWire | July 30, 2020
Rob Wiesenthal swapped the glitzy world of the entertainment industry to launch a platform for booking helicopter commutes. He's in conversation with Mozio's David Litwak and Kevin May from PhocusWire. Read More
Corporate travelers expect companies to implement health and safety measures as travel resumes
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Corporate travelers expect companies to implement health and safety measures as travel resumes
By Linda Fox | July 29, 2020
A new study from SAP Concur reveals employees' top concerns once business travel resumes. Read More
Another ancillary revenue for airlines: seat-blocking tech during a pandemic
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Another ancillary revenue for airlines: seat-blocking tech during a pandemic
By Kevin May | July 28, 2020
Buying an entire row or the seat next to you would, previously, have been a fairly niche purchase and often difficult to automate. But that's changed in a COVID-19 world. Read More
APAC travelers prefer international chain hotels post-pandemic, look to agents for help
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APAC travelers prefer international chain hotels post-pandemic, look to agents for help
By Linda Fox | July 27, 2020
The study from Sabre reveals travelers are gravitating towards branded chain properties because of hygiene assurances and new cleaning technology. Read More
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Opinion / Distribution
Is NDC going to survive COVID-19? One airline group gives an unequivocal “Yes!”
By Philippe Der Arslanian - Answair | July 27, 2020
Resources have been slashed, investments cut, strategic programs paused and, more than ever, executive focus has zeroed in on any new project to scrutinize its rate‐of‐return. So where does that leave... Read More
How can travel brands keep customers apprised of border regulations and leisure options?
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How can travel brands keep customers apprised of border regulations and leisure options?
By Jennifer Phillips April - Smartvel | July 27, 2020
An increase in travelers is good news for airlines that have been hard hit during the pandemic. As the world reopens, many people are eager for a getaway as a mental reset from months of confinement. Read More
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