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Key developments in the Russia online travel market
News / Online
Key developments in the Russia online travel market
By Phocuswright Research | September 13, 2021
Whether using online or offline distribution channels, Russians are rediscovering the tourism gems that their homeland offers, despite the pandemic restrictions. Read More
Travel startups Trip Ninja and Upside shut their doors
News / Startups
Travel startups Trip Ninja and Upside shut their doors
By Kevin May | September 8, 2021
Business travel rewards service Upside was launched in 2015 by Priceline founder Jay Walker. Trip Ninja provided multi-city search tech. Read More
How short-term rental data can help DMOs build back sustainably
Opinion / Online
How short-term rental data can help DMOs build back sustainably
By Alex Gomez - AirDNA | September 8, 2021
With the right tolls and collaborators, DMOs can build for a sustainable future. Read More
Hospitality's recovery: Lessons for hoteliers from aviation
From Our Partners / Technology
Hospitality's recovery: Lessons for hoteliers from aviation
By Phelim Pekaar - P3 Hotel Software | September 8, 2021
As travel reopens, there are many lessons that hotels can learn from airlines about maximizing revenue, particularly around the use of technology. Read More
How a travel tech company is looking to foster a gender‐balanced workforce
Opinion / Technology
How a travel tech company is looking to foster a gender‐balanced workforce
By Sabine Hansen - Amadeus | September 7, 2021
Even before we consider how the last 18 months have taken their toll on the journey toward gender parity, it’s clear we still had a long way to go in the workplace. Read More
The next steps for travel are long and led by digital
Opinion / Technology
The next steps for travel are long and led by digital
By Koen Deryckere and Emily Weiss - Accenture | September 6, 2021
Why collaboration and investment in cloud and digital technology will make travel companies future-ready. Read More
High-tech vs. high-touch: Emerging stronger amid crossroads of two hospitality trends
From Our Partners / Distribution
High-tech vs. high-touch: Emerging stronger amid crossroads of two hospitality trends
By Dan O'Keefe - Amadeus Hospitality | September 2, 2021
New trends offer fresh hope for hospitality as sales and operational teams prepare for the new world of travel. Read More
Investing in travel post-pandemic: An assessment
Opinion / Online
Investing in travel post-pandemic: An assessment
By Chris Hemmeter - Thayer Ventures | September 2, 2021
Thayer Ventures' Chris Hemmeter examines where the industry is now and what the next 18 months hold. Read More
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News / Online
eDreams Odigeo claims bookings are exceeding pre-pandemic levels
By Linda Fox | September 1, 2021
The Spain-based company says bookings in July and August accelerated further compared to full-year 2019 figures. Read More
VIDEO: Alternative business models for digital marketing
News / Online
VIDEO: Alternative business models for digital marketing
By PhocusWire | September 1, 2021
It's not exactly game on just yet, in the battle by brands to wean themselves off the Google machine, but there is change afoot that could last beyond the pandemic recovery period. Read More
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Opinion / Distribution
Travel management company roles grow as business travelers venture out
By Gavin Smith - Element | August 31, 2021
Business travelers will be even more reliant on the expert knowledge of TMCs going forward. Read More
What do Gen Z travelers want from online travel brands?
News / Online
What do Gen Z travelers want from online travel brands?
By Jill Menze | August 31, 2021
According to new research, Gen Z travelers favor online travel agencies as well as travel brands that echo their values. Read More
PhocusWire Pulse: Travel Marketing Tactics
News / Online
PhocusWire Pulse: Travel Marketing Tactics
By PhocusWire | August 31, 2021
We look at issues and trends ranging from challenges for DMOs, death of cookies, retargeting, Google, targeting niches and lots more. Read More
Travel has new flavors to understand and devour
Opinion / Online
Travel has new flavors to understand and devour
By Andreas Spycher - Mastercard | August 30, 2021
Travel companies are exploring how to satisfy urges from consumers to travel again. The challenge is how to appeal to constantly evolving tastes. Read More
OTAs vs. supplier-direct bookings in Eastern Europe
News / Distribution
OTAs vs. supplier-direct bookings in Eastern Europe
By Phocuswright Research | August 30, 2021
In Eastern Europe, travel market distribution will shift online over the next four years, prompted by near-universal internet access and smartphone use. Read More
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