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VIDEO: The continued rise of short-term rentals
By PhocusWire | February 2, 2022
Short-term rentals emerged as a pandemic success story with a flood of new category users and soaring demand. But big questions remain. Read More
Women gain slight leadership ground in hotel companies
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Women gain slight leadership ground in hotel companies
By Linda Fox | February 1, 2022
Castell Project says its mission to see women in one-in-three leadership roles is slowly being fulfilled. Read More
Experiences must be primed for the tech-led big time
Opinion / Technology
Experiences must be primed for the tech-led big time
By Chris Atkin - Rezdy | February 1, 2022
As we enter such a critical new year for the experiences industry, it's time dust off the crystal ball and consider what emerging trends will help shape the near future. Read More
Strong recovery in domestic demand boosts MakeMyTrip
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Strong recovery in domestic demand boosts MakeMyTrip
By Linda Fox | January 26, 2022
The India-based OTA says it generated revenue of $115 million in the quarter ended December 31, 2021, up 103% on the same quarter in 2020. Read More
VIDEO: New look of the tours and activities marketplace
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VIDEO: New look of the tours and activities marketplace
By PhocusWire | January 25, 2022
A panel at The Phocuswright Conference 2021 examined the issues and the route forward for the experiences sector, as it attempts to recover from the pandemic and push ahead as a vital, digital-led part... Read More
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North Asia waits patiently for travel rebound
By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WiT | January 24, 2022
Web in Travel founder and editor Yeoh Siew Hoon provides a roundup of the news from WiT Japan & North Asia 2022. Read More
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Airbnb adds guest insurance, partial credit for some COVID-related cancellations
By Mitra Sorrells | January 20, 2022
Airbnb is dedicating $20 million in coupons for guests that have cancelled due to COVID-related government mandates.   Read More
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Travelers willing to pay more, use loyalty points for trips in 2022
By Jill Menze | January 20, 2022
An Expedia Group report reveals Gen Z travelers have the most loyalty points stockpiled for trips. Read More
The consumer trends seeping into the travel industry
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The consumer trends seeping into the travel industry
By Linda Fox | January 20, 2022
According to a Euromonitor report, consumer attitudes have shifted in areas like climate and flexibility, impacting how and where they book travel. Read More
On the Beach bets on long haul to drive recovery
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On the Beach bets on long haul to drive recovery
By Linda Fox | January 19, 2022
In full-year 2021 results, On the Beach Group reported revenue of £21.2 million compared with £33.7 million in 2020 and £104 million in £2019. Read More
VIDEO: TourRadar on the B2B opportunity in multi-day tours
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VIDEO: TourRadar on the B2B opportunity in multi-day tours
By PhocusWire | January 18, 2022
CEO Travis Pittman discusses how the pandemic enabled TourRadar to reset and look at product growth opportunities. Read More
VIDEO: Uplift on riding the buy-now-pay-later wave
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VIDEO: Uplift on riding the buy-now-pay-later wave
By PhocusWire | January 14, 2022
CEO Brian Barth discusses how the concept might evolve next, usage rates of the services, partner trends and how subscription models fit in. Read More
Airline tech chiefs prioritize investment in cybersecurity, cloud services
News / Technology
Airline tech chiefs prioritize investment in cybersecurity, cloud services
By Linda Fox | January 13, 2022
SITA’s 2021 Air Transport IT Insights study reveals 61% of airlines see IT investment increasing in 2022 while 55% of airports expect to spend more. Read More
VIDEO: How hotel marketing tactics are shifting
News / Distribution
VIDEO: How hotel marketing tactics are shifting
By PhocusWire | January 12, 2022
PhocusWire talks to Peter O'Connor, professor of strategy at the University of South Australia, on hotels are nurturing direct bookers and how distribution is swinging back in favor of OTAs. Read More
Tripadvisor study finds travelers seeking new destinations and experiences in 2022
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Tripadvisor study finds travelers seeking new destinations and experiences in 2022
By Linda Fox | January 12, 2022
Tripadvisor research reveals more than a third of travelers in the U.S., U.K, Australia, Japan and Singapore want to travel to new destinations in 2022. Read More
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