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VIDEO: Aviation execs on recovery strategies when there is no playbook

By PhocusWire | April 27, 2021

Airlines and their partners have to consider numerous options as they attempt to get aircraft back in the skies and put passengers onboard. Read More

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WTTC Global Summit: Clarity, certainty and collaboration keys to travel recovery

By Mitra Sorrells | April 27, 2021

More than 600 leaders from travel, tourism, government and the private sector are gathered for the World Travel and Tourism Council's Global Summit in Cancun, the organization's first in-person event... Read More

Opinion / Online

Airbnb's brand vs. Booking.com's performance marketing – is there a playbook for recovery?

By Mario Gavira | April 26, 2021

Channels where marketing dollars are being spent is only part of the equation. How your brand stands out from the pack and connects with customers is equally, if not more, important. Read More

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Vancouver Airport creates technology testbed for new revenue streams

By Linda Fox | April 23, 2021

The Canadian airport is looking at ways to leverage its assets differently while much of its operations remains on hold because of the pandemic. Read More

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United Airlines upgrades health pass features of its app

By Robert Silk - Travel Weekly | April 23, 2021

United's platform now offers the ability to schedule tests and have results directly verified through its Travel-Ready Center on web and mobile. Read More

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Future-Proofing Travel: Emily Weiss of Accenture

By PhocusWire | April 23, 2021

Our guest for this episode of Future-Proofing Travel is Emily Weiss, managing director and global travel industry lead at Accenture. Read More

News / Distribution

How the pandemic is reshaping hotel distribution strategies and onboarding

By Mitra Sorrells | April 22, 2021

Updated tech tools and new strategies are surfacing as distribution partners prepare for travel to resume. Read More

News / Distribution

IATA chief Willie Walsh says zero-risk approach from government is not possible

By Linda Fox | April 21, 2021

Governments need to look at the current procedures for travel post pandemic and create a more seamless experience. Read More

News / Startups

Singapore-based GlobalTix raises S$3M to develop new digital solutions for attractions industry

By Mitra Sorrells | April 21, 2021

Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, GlobalTix says the company has expanded from being a channel manager to also providing technology solutions across Asia Pacific for its attractions, tours and... Read More

News / Online

Travel and tourism lost $766B in 2020

By Jeri Clausing - Travel Weekly | April 21, 2021

According to the WTTC's annual Economic Impact report, the U.S. travel and tourism sector lost $766 billion last year, and its contribution to the GDP fell 41%. Read More

News / Online

Expedia unveils rebrand in major push to capture travel demand

By Jill Menze | April 19, 2021

Expedia is debuting a new look and product offerings on its quest to become consumers’ "ultimate travel companion." Read More

News / Technology

Trip.com Group joins Common Trust Network to develop COVID compliance technology

By Mitra Sorrells | April 19, 2021

The Common Trust Network is an effort of public and private partners from travel, health and technology to develop solutions that help restart travel. Read More

Opinion / Technology

Personalization will power the next era of hospitality

By Rod Jimenez - SHR | April 16, 2021

After a year of dreaming about travel, guests will return to hotels with high expectations and hoteliers can't miss the opportunity to provide exceptional guest experiences. Read More

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As ride-hail companies recover, there are too few drivers to meet demand

By Dawit Habtemariam - BTN | April 15, 2021

Ride-hailing companies are reporting a shortage of drivers as demand for their services picks up. Read More

News / Technology

Princess Cruises wants remote workers to live on its tech-enabled ships

By Mitra Sorrells | April 14, 2021

Now with its entire fleet equipped with its MedallionNet Wi-Fi system, Princess Cruises says it wants remote workers to come live and work on its ships. Read More

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