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From Our Partners / Online
Google on the motivations, expectations of leisure travelers
By PhocusWire | July 29, 2022
Google shares a preview of findings from its upcoming "Expectations of the Evolving Traveler" report. Read More
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News / Online
Lastminute.com plans CEO search, appoints interim amid COVID fraud probe
By Mitra Sorrells | July 25, 2022
The investigation into Cannavale, Bertoli and two other executives relates to alleged misuse of COVID aid totaling $29.5 million over two years.   Read More
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Interview / Online
In The Big Chair - Dhruv Shringi of Yatra
By Linda Fox | July 13, 2022
Dhruv Shringi is co-founder and CEO of Yatra, having launched the company in 2006 and listing it on the Nasdaq 10 years later. Read More
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News / Online
Key developments in China’s online travel market
By Phocuswright Research | July 11, 2022
While many are eager to return to travel, the China market is not anticipated to return to pre-pandemic levels before 2024. Read More
VIDEO: Justt on how chargebacks are impacting online travel
From Our Partners / Online
VIDEO: Justt on how chargebacks are impacting online travel
By PhocusWire | July 8, 2022
PhocusWire talks to Justt about helping payment service providers with credit card fraud and chargebacks. Read More
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News / Online
VIDEO: Go City and Withlocals on trends and challenges for activities and attractions
By PhocusWire | July 7, 2022
The two companies agree staffing is one of the biggest challenges facing both attractions and experience providers. Read More
Fires on all fronts as airlines fight to recover
News / Technology
Fires on all fronts as airlines fight to recover
By PhocusWire | July 5, 2022
Tamur Goudarzi Pour, CCO Swiss Air Lines and SVP channel management Lufthansa Group, discusses the challenges faced by airlines at Phocuswright Europe. Read More
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News / Online
Travel pundits talk plumbing, pandemic and emerging tech
By PhocusWire | June 29, 2022
The travel industry remains complex, and some are concerned the opportunity to build back better may be lost. Read More
Trip.com Group revenue remains steady, air ticket bookings rise in Q1 2022
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Trip.com Group revenue remains steady, air ticket bookings rise in Q1 2022
By Jill Menze | June 28, 2022
The COVID-19 resurgence in China impacted Trip.com Group’s operations for the first quarter of 2022, with net revenue remaining flat year-over-year. Read More
In The Big Chair - Noam Toister of Bookaway Group
Interview / Online
In The Big Chair - Noam Toister of Bookaway Group
By Linda Fox | June 27, 2022
Launched in 2018, Bookaway aims to help the fragmented and predominantly offline ground transportation industry move to online distribution. Read More
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News / Online
Business travel industry facing challenges outside of COVID
By Jill Menze | June 24, 2022
Travel managers and suppliers cite government policies and staffing shortages as challenges to recovery. Read More
How digital payments can help travel rebound
Opinion / Technology
How digital payments can help travel rebound
By Jeni Mundy - Visa | June 22, 2022
Digital innovation in payments can give travel companies an advantage in this highly competitive market. Read More
EasyGuide lands £1M for TV advertising push
News / Startups
EasyGuide lands £1M for TV advertising push
By Linda Fox | June 21, 2022
EasyGuide is a standalone entity offering tours and activities under the “easy” family of companies. Read More
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News / Online
WTTC offers destinations guidelines to boost resilience against future shocks
By Mitra Sorrells | June 16, 2022
The World Travel and Tourism Council's latest report explains the link between short-term resilience and long-term sustainability.  Read More
Insured Nomads buys travel shopping Chrome app Peanut
News / Technology
Insured Nomads buys travel shopping Chrome app Peanut
By Jill Menze | June 16, 2022
Peanut is a free Google Chrome extension that provides real-time information on COVID requirements, flight delays and more. Read More