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News / Distribution

VIDEO: Behind the scenes of safe travel in the post-pandemic corporate world

By PhocusWire | March 9, 2021

PhocusWire spoke to CWT's senior director Brandon Balcom on the digital and analogue complexities of corporate travel post pandemic. Read More

News / Online

Hotels want to capitalize on the direct trend - but for how long?

By Linda Fox | March 8, 2021

Hotel giants are looking to push their loyalty schemes to continue any advantage in direct bookings built up over the pandemic. Read More

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News / Technology

VIDEO: Optii’s Katherine Grass on the playbook for recovery in hospitality

By Jill Menze | March 8, 2021

Speaking during PhocusWire's inaugural Pulse event, Optii CEO Katherine Grass says flexibility is the name of the game in 2021. Read More

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Sounding Off: No matter the state of travel, sustainability must be a priority

By PhocusWire | March 5, 2021

Travel brands MUST look at their efforts on the sustainability agenda now, during the recovery rather than as a line item to tackle once operations are back to decent levels. Read More

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VIDEO: IATA on health passes and digital identification

By PhocusWire | March 5, 2021

PhocusWire spoke to Alan Murray Hayden of IATA to understand the work the aviation industry is doing to get passengers safely back to the skies. Read More

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RESEARCH: Latin America travel market - state of a region's recovery

By PhocusWire | March 5, 2021

The market has suffered as much as most around the world but some countries are predicting a return to pre-pandemic levels as early as 2023. Read More

News / Startups

Easol raises $4.5M to prepare for post-COVID activities rebound

By Jill Menze | March 4, 2021

Notion Capital led the round into "experience commerce" platform Easol, which supports businesses such as adventure trips and festivals. Read More

News / Online

Why virtual tours and activities will stick around after the pandemic

By Mitra Sorrells | March 4, 2021

Companies providing online tours and activities - including Amazon - say they plan to keep virtual experiences around even after the pandemic ends. Read More

News / Online

Harvest Hosts raises $37M to expand its RV membership program

By Jill Menze | March 3, 2021

Harvest Hosts lets travelers with RVs park at attractions such as wineries, farms and museums for unique overnight stays. Read More

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Hertz devises restructuring plan after private equity injection

By Linda Fox | March 3, 2021

Investment firms Knighthead Capital and Certares Opportunities are committed to investing up to $4.2 billion. Read More

News / Online

VIDEO: Bringing governments, destinations, industry and science together safely

By PhocusWire | March 3, 2021

PhocusWire spoke to WTTC's president and CEO, Gloria Guevara, to understand the efforts the council is making to bring its stakeholders together for a coordinated response to the pandemic. Read More