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Hopper enables commitment-free hotel price lock
By Mitra Sorrells | June 16, 2021
 Users have the option to freeze a price for up to 60 days, with the freeze fee being credited to the booking price at time of purchase.   Read More
Ixigo does its bit to get Indians vaccinated, integrates jab finder into app
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Ixigo does its bit to get Indians vaccinated, integrates jab finder into app
By Kevin May | June 16, 2021
The country has suffered greatly in recent months from a variant of the COVID-19 virus known as Delta, triggering what is hoped will be a rapid acceleration of its vaccination program. Read More
The short-term rental industry is booming – but will it last?
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The short-term rental industry is booming – but will it last?
By Jill Menze | June 14, 2021
The alternative accommodations market is headed for a record summer, but as people return to work and school, can that trajectory be sustained? Read More
Business travel restart is vital for corporate innovation
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Business travel restart is vital for corporate innovation
By Linda Fox | June 11, 2021
Executives fear a big innovation gap is on the way if business travel doesn’t restart soon and corporations avoid in-person meetings. Read More
WEBINAR REPLAY! Survey says: The new trends shaping travel
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WEBINAR REPLAY! Survey says: The new trends shaping travel
By PhocusWire | June 10, 2021
Amadeus recently polled hoteliers around the world as part of a new research report, and will share valuable insight into not only what COVID-19 crisis strategies are working, but also what hoteliers... Read More
Customer engagement strategy key to rebuilding traveler confidence
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Customer engagement strategy key to rebuilding traveler confidence
By Linda Fox | June 9, 2021
Only a fifth of consumers feel safe traveling now with many relying on the vaccine rollout before they travel. Read More
Yatra ends year on $16M loss, sees signs of improvement after deadly Indian second wave
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Yatra ends year on $16M loss, sees signs of improvement after deadly Indian second wave
By Linda Fox | June 8, 2021
The India-based company is beginning to see early signs of recovery after the peak of the recent second COVID-19 wave. Read More
GDS travel agency air bookings running at 62% lower than 2019
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GDS travel agency air bookings running at 62% lower than 2019
By Kevin May | June 8, 2021
Air tickets being sold by travel agencies via the global distribution system are recovering much slower than those for hotel bookings, data disclosed by Sabre shows. Read More
Phocuswright launches Connects mentorship and networking service
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Phocuswright launches Connects mentorship and networking service
By PhocusWire | June 8, 2021
Phocuswright Connects connects mentees and mentors to learn and develop their journeys in the travel, tourism and hospitality industry. Read More
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Q&A: OYO on how it wants to emerge from the COVID crisis
By Mitra Sorrells | June 8, 2021
Abhinav Sinha, COO of India-based OYO, discusses what the company has learned through the pandemic, new tech products it has launched and its plans for future growth. Read More
What is corporate travel's sequel post-pandemic?
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What is corporate travel's sequel post-pandemic?
By Linda Fox | June 7, 2021
As business travelers look to get back on the road, what will change for better or worse post-pandemic? Read More
Why hotels are experiencing a sweet moment in direct sales
Opinion / Distribution
Why hotels are experiencing a sweet moment in direct sales
By Pablo Delgado - Mirai | June 4, 2021
A huge increase in share has meant that many hoteliers have changed their passive or neutral attitudes towards direct sales, considering it a strategic pillar in their distribution. Read More
Operto acquires fellow hospitality tech provider VRScheduler
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Operto acquires fellow hospitality tech provider VRScheduler
By Kevin May | June 3, 2021
VRScheduler is known for its property management tools for vacation rentals, including bookings and distribution through major third parties, payments, forecasting, staff and resource services,... Read More
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VIDEO: Understanding decentralized, secure tech for travel ID and verification
By PhocusWire | June 3, 2021
The COVID crisis has accelerated interest in decentralized, contactless identity solutions using blockchain for data exchange.   Read More
VIDEO: Are you focusing on the big issues around digital security in travel?
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VIDEO: Are you focusing on the big issues around digital security in travel?
By PhocusWire | June 1, 2021
Hackers have not been put off by a global pandemic; data breaches are still occurring; and the techniques used by the protagonists are often one step ahead of the brands and the systems that they... Read More
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