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MCR buys StayNTouch for $46M, six months after Trump nixed Shiji deal

By Kevin May | August 31, 2020

StayNTouch had originally been sold to Chinese digital giant Shiji Information Technology in September 2018 for an undisclosed fee. But Trump had other ideas. Read More

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WEBINAR REPLAY! Driving efficiencies in OTA distribution

By PhocusWire | August 28, 2020

Join Sabre and Expedia Group to hear about the technology solutions being developed today that will change how the hotel industry does business in the future. Read More

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AxisRooms, Hotelogix and RepUp star in hotel technology merger

By Linda Fox | August 27, 2020

AxisRooms, Hotelogix and RepUp are looking to provide a full technology service to hotels, from booking to post check-out, following a three-way merger. Read More

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What will bring back confidence in travel?

By Kyle Moore - Travelport | August 25, 2020

Travelers, before they book, need reassurance that travel is safe. COVID-19 has rocked traveler confidence, and we now need to know: what will restore it? Read More

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Why 1989 holds the key to hospitality's recovery

By Chinmai Sharma - RateGain | August 23, 2020

This was the year when the hospitality industry went through a "democratization" as hotel chains joined forces to create the first electronic distribution company, THISCO, changing the industry forever. Read More

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REPORT: COVID-19 Hotel Forecast - Phuket

By PhocusWire | August 18, 2020

Despite Thailand and Phuket having every economic incentive to restart tourism as quickly as possible, the government has set public health as the top priority and has acted prudently regarding... Read More

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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

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Trivago revenues wiped out as pandemic shut down travel in second quarter

By Kevin May | July 29, 2020

Revenue coming into hotel search service Trivago was almost obliterated between April and June, with the brand bracing for a 93% collapse from the same period 12 months prior. Read More

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Short-term rentals and misalignment of the marketplace

By Jared Alster - Dune7 | July 29, 2020

The distribution landscape for short-term vacation rentals is dominated by marketplaces. However, the pandemic has revealed some weak points and misalignment of incentives within the traditional... Read More

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COVID-19 summer booking trends for hoteliers

By Alison Guillot - Amadeus | July 29, 2020

Discover the latest travel and hotel booking trends during the coronavirus pandemic and how to navigate them with confidence. Read More

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Two unexpected hotel trends to watch during COVID-19 recovery

By Onyx | July 27, 2020

We’ve broken down two key global and U.S. trends that are shaping our outlook for hotel and travel agency recovery in the aftermath of COVID-19. Read More

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Rental accommodation tech providers unite to launch consumer site

By Kevin May | July 20, 2020

The quartet - GuestReady, HostnFly, NOCNOC and Welkeys - have built the service in a bid to revive the national market for trips by using their respective expertise in both back-end and... Read More

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Looking to Las Vegas: Why hotels should think like tech companies to survive

By Carlisle Connally - Koddi | July 14, 2020

Like many others in the hospitality industry, Las Vegas hotel properties will need to operate more like tech companies and less like real estate holding companies if they’re going to weather the storm... Read More

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The next business model for the short-term rental market

By Vanessa de Souza Lage - Rentals United | July 10, 2020

Diversification and risk management will be the keys for survival in the new world. Read More

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REPORT: COVID-19 Hotel Forecast - Chicago

By PhocusWire | July 1, 2020

The state should be commended for creating a plan, clearly defining the metrics required to be met in order to advance to the next phase and continually communicating progress by publishing a robust... Read More

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