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Hotel booking windows gradually lengthening as traveler confidence returns

By Linda Fox | May 13, 2021

Occupancy rates vary in different regions, according to a report, with China hitting rates of 60% and North America 50%, but Europe is still trailing at around 18%, attributed to a slower easing of... Read More

Opinion / Online

Build now, pay later: How a reimagined booking experience can build customer confidence

By Dan Archer - Freestyle | May 13, 2021

A “build now, pay later” concept offers consumers the freedom they’re after, and could help the recovery of the travel industry. Read More

News / Online

The post-pandemic reality for travel: What's really changed?

By PhocusWire | May 12, 2021

As the industry starts to show some encouraging signs of movement, travel's hundreds of thousands of employees have the right to ask what has changed since those first few months of 2020. Read More

News / Online

Cost, convenience increasing as considerations for air travel, ahead of health and hygiene

By Mitra Sorrells | May 12, 2021

A report from Expedia Group Media Solutions points to a shift in Q1 2021 in topics searched for when booking air travel. Read More

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VIDEO: What's next for travel influencers?

By PhocusWire | May 12, 2021

Speaking during PhocusWire Pulse: A New Age For Social Media, Travel Mindset’s Jade Broadus discussed how influencers fit into travel marketing strategies as travel resumes. Read More

News / Startups

Signs point north for travel startup funding in 2021

By Linda Fox | May 11, 2021

Travel startups have attracted multiple smaller investments in 2021, as well as one or two sizable ones, demonstrating interest has not faded away in supporting new businesses. Read More

News / Technology

Kayak partners with Veritas to offer self-collection COVID tests to travelers

By Mitra Sorrells | May 10, 2021

Kayak users can order the kits through a link on the metasearch site that gives them discounted pricing. Read More

News / Online

VIDEO: Why live video shopping is the future of travel retail

By PhocusWire | May 10, 2021

Speaking during PhocusWire Pulse: A New Age For Social Media, Local Purse co-founder Lola Akinmade Åkerström discussed the live video shopping experience and why it’s “the future of retail.” Read More

Interview / Online

Sounding Off: The travel management landscape had to change

By PhocusWire | May 7, 2021

Two significant deals in business travel this week are an indication of where that sector currently finds itself - taking a few chances and capitalizing on the digitalization of the travel... Read More

News / Distribution

Amadeus revenues halve in early 2021, vaccine programs offer hope

By Kevin May | May 7, 2021

The Spain-based IT and distribution provider saw its total revenue figure come in at 50% lower in the first quarter of the year compared to the corresponding three months in 2020. Read More

Opinion / Technology

Debunking myths around hotel lobby kiosks

By Branigan Mulcahy - Virdee | May 7, 2021

Kiosks serve an important role in the hotel lobby today and will continue to do so even after COVID issues subside. Read More

News / Online

Expedia Group bets on brand marketing as it prepares for travel rebound

By Jill Menze | May 6, 2021

In its Q1 2021 earnings call, Expedia Group said it's focusing on brand marketing to differentiate its offerings and capitalize on returning travel demand. Read More

News / Startups

Fly Now Pay Later adds £10M to Series A

By Linda Fox | May 6, 2021

The London-based alternative payments company plans to launch in the U.S. Read More

News / Online

Booking Holdings sees upward trend in Q1, focuses on buildout of connected trip

By Mitra Sorrells | May 5, 2021

Booking.com’s flight product, a key part of the connected trip, is now available in 18 countries, and Q1 had the highest number of air tickets ever booked in a single quarter. Read More