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VIDEO: Terry Jones on health passports, standards and restoring consumer confidence

By Mitra Sorrells | March 2, 2021

Travel industry veteran Terry Jones discusses the need for collaboration and communication as the industry rolls out digital health passports and other solutions to restart travel. Read More

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Campsited pegs down €600,000 in funding for business growth

By Linda Fox | March 1, 2021

Dublin-based Campsited hopes to close a further €3 million in the next three months after landing €600,000 in funding. Read More

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VIDEO: Safer and seamless travel - a medical perspective

By PhocusWire | March 1, 2021

In the interview we discuss vaccines, antibody testing and, crucially for the travel industry, the challenges and process that different segments are having to consider as they bring back travelers to... Read More

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Amadeus ends 2020 with large losses and 61% drop in revenue

By Linda Fox | February 26, 2021

The distribution giant says that while there was a slight improvement in air traffic in the final quarter of the year, the pandemic continued to severely impact travel. Read More

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PhocusWire Pulse: Safer & Seamless

By PhocusWire | February 26, 2021

We explore health regulatory and vaccine trends, technology provision for welcoming back customers, changes to business practices and the implementation of new processes for customers and staff. Read More

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In first earnings report, Airbnb posts quarterly loss of $3.9B

By Jill Menze | February 25, 2021

Despite a massive loss in the fourth quarter of 2020, CEO Brian Chesky says the pandemic has proved Airbnb's business is "inherently adaptable." Read More

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Airline technology investments slumped in 2020

By Linda Fox | February 25, 2021

Airline and airport technology chiefs have had to reprioritize investment with self-service passenger options high on the agenda. Read More

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eDreams Odigeo says it's ready to seize post-pandemic demand

By Kevin May | February 25, 2021

The online travel agency group reckons the business is "agile and nimble" enough to adapt quickly when travel markets open up over the next few months in its core European consumer base. Read More

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Digital nomads are helping fuel recovery in the Middle East

By Jill Menze | February 25, 2021

Thanks to initiatives such as Dubai’s Digital Nomad Visa, the Middle East region is seeing green shoots of recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More

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Booking Holdings focuses on payment platform, connected trip and U.S. growth as 2020 revenue drops 55%

By Mitra Sorrells | February 24, 2021

Booking Holdings CEO Glenn Fogel says the company is focusing on products and strategies that can help the company grow as travel resumes. Read More

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Accor posts €2B loss, lays out 2021 strategy

By Linda Fox | February 24, 2021

Accor plans to focus on its ALL loyalty program, further cost reduction and expansion in 2021. Read More

Opinion / Online

Lifting the canvas off experience tourism

By Finán O’Donoghue - Campsited | February 24, 2021

In the last year the camping industry has seen an extraordinary increase in demand. Bookings have risen by 540%, which, to coin a much used phrase, is unprecedented. Read More

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IHG looks to mid-market brands and digital developments to help recovery

By Linda Fox | February 23, 2021

IHG is continuing with the phased rollout of its Guest Reservation System, developed in partnership with Amadeus. Read More

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Marriott on marketing initiatives and the summer rebound

By Christina Jelski - Travel Weekly | February 22, 2021

Julius Robinson, chief sales and marketing officer at Marriott International, highlights the messages that are resonating with customers. Read More

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The vital, the obvious and the hopeful: Tech trends to watch in travel

By Kevin May | February 22, 2021

We list some of the trends noted by a recent CBInsights report and how they might strike a chord with the industry's strategies to move forward in 2021. Read More

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