Coronavirus

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VIDEO: Is Asia a model for global travel recovery?

By Jill Menze | December 17, 2020

At The Phocuswright Conference, a panel of experts discusses how local trends in Asia are impacting the global travel marketplace. Read More

Opinion / Technology

Six tech trends paving the way for transformation in aviation

By David Lavorel - SITA | December 16, 2020

Advances in technologies such as biometrics and blockchain are accelerating change in the aviation industry. Read More

From Our Partners / Technology

Can the convergence of revenue performance and guest intelligence propel the future of travel?

By Vivek Bhogaraju and Antonio Figueiredo | December 16, 2020

We can already see travel coming back in some form and shape in certain parts of the world. In this evolving environment here are some key observations of where we are today. Read More

News / Technology

VIDEO: New Reality With... Dr. Erik Lium of Mount Sinai Health System

By PhocusWire | December 16, 2020

The next guest on the New Reality With... series is Dr. Erik Lium, chief commercial innovation officer for the Mount Sinai Health System, an integrated health care system providing medical... Read More

Opinion / Online

Uncovering and understanding the modern hotel guest

By Joel Montaniel - SevenRooms | December 16, 2020

As hoteliers implement new technologies and prioritize health and safety initiatives, they should not forget the value of traditional pillars of hospitality such as personalization and great food and... Read More

News / Technology

How Amazon Web Services wants to aid travel brands in recovery

By Jill Menze | December 16, 2020

Through its new Competency Partner program and work with organizations like Star Alliance, AWS is helping travel brands address new demands brought on by COVID-19. Read More

News / Online

The best How I Got Here episodes in 2020

By PhocusWire | December 15, 2020

PhocusWire and Mozio produced 32 episodes of their weekly How I Got Here podcast during 2020. Here is the full list and a selection of our favorites. Read More

Opinion / Online

Why true diversity and inclusion demands a global approach

By Gillian Tans - Booking.com | December 15, 2020

Fighting for equal representation means fighting for the recovery of our industry - and it’s vital for the future of travel. Read More

News / Technology

WEBINAR REPLAY! Reimagining travel payments for stronger 2021 recovery

By PhocusWire | December 14, 2020

Join our travel payments experts and gain valuable insights about redesigning your global payments strategy for a faster and stronger recovery. Read More

News / Online

VIDEO: OYO on doubling down on what works during a pandemic

By Kevin May | December 14, 2020

OYO's strategy to get into the rental accommodation business could eventually be seen, once the dust settles on the pandemic, as a bit of a lifeline for the business. Read More

News / Distribution

VIDEO: Despegar's CEO on the value of operating like a startup

By Mitra Sorrells | December 14, 2020

Despegar CEO Damian Scokin discussed his company's recovery strategy in an interview with Phocuswright analyst Carolina Sass de Haro. Read More

News / Online

Q&A: Airbnb's Joe Gebbia talks milestone IPO

By Jill Menze | December 11, 2020

Airbnb co-founder Joe Gebbia speaks to Airbnb's debut on the public markets, how it has adapted during the pandemic and the company’s long-term vision. Read More

News / Technology

WTTC proposes best practices for biometric digital identities to speed recovery

By Mitra Sorrells | December 11, 2020

The report provides detailed steps to create and implement biometric-enabled digital identities that could be used to secure and expedite travel around the world. Read More

From Our Partners / Technology

Projecting travel trends for a COVID-19 Christmas

By Eric Bamberger - Zeta Global | December 11, 2020

In addition to being health-conscious, the few people who do travel this Christmas season will be more price conscious and impulsive (i.e. more likely to book at the last minute) than ever before. Read More