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Booking.com taps Futurestay to launch online check-in for rentals

By Mitra Sorrells | October 21, 2020

The two companies have been working on the online check-in solution since late 2019 but accelerated it as contactless experiences gained traction due to COVID-19. Read More

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WEBINAR REPLAY! Future-proof your hotel marketing strategy for 2020 and beyond

By PhocusWire | October 20, 2020

In this webinar we look at how hotel marketers can navigate these changes and plan for the future with robust marketing strategies. Read More

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VIDEO: Southeast Asia consumers adapting to super apps, livestreaming and direct channels

By Linda Fox | October 20, 2020

Executives from Klook, LINE Travel jp and Rappi discuss emerging trends, such as the relevance of location-based marketing via super apps, during a Phocuswright Europe 2020 session. Read More

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VIDEO: Travel investors on startup survival

By Linda Fox | October 19, 2020

Executives from Rockaway Capital, Credit Suisse, Lakestar and PROfounders Capital discuss the advice given to travel startups on their portfolios. Read More

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VIDEO: How aviation can unravel itself from travel's deepest crisis

By Kevin May | October 19, 2020

Speaking at Phocuswright Europe 2020, Sergio Colella (SITA) and Rafael Schvartzman (IATA) discuss shifting trends that they need to navigate quickly, new standards and technical... Read More

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How COVID exposed flaws in antiquated hospitality payment systems

By Mitra Sorrells | October 19, 2020

Travel payments veteran and XanderPay CEO Mike Carlo says one solution for the hospitality industry is a centralized payment system for large brands. Read More

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COVID-19 a “critical moment” for corporations at risk of losing women leaders

By Jill Menze | October 19, 2020

According to McKinsey & Company and LeanIn.org’s Women in the Workplace study, one in four women are considering downshifting their careers or leaving the workforce due to the challenges brought on by... Read More

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Empowering travel brands to optimize marketing during challenging times

By Facebook | October 19, 2020

We take an in-depth look at lift studies and how travel brands in particular can use them to understand channel performance and inform budget decisions. Read More

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Sounding Off: Try as you may, you can't escape reality

By PhocusWire | October 16, 2020

As dark as that March to June period was for people, travel brands and society, companies need more than a ballsy approach to ensure their survival as COVID-19 carries on. Read More

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Emirates rejects the new norm, sees robust recovery

By Linda Fox | October 16, 2020

Predictions for when airlines might recover to something near 2019 levels are currently at around 2024. But Tim Clark of Emirates has different ideas. Read More

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VIDEO: New Reality With... Christian Watts of Magpie Travel

By PhocusWire | October 16, 2020

The next guest on the New Reality With... series is Christian Watts, CEO of Magpie Travel and Skyline Sightseeing San Francisco. Read More

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WEBINAR REPLAY! How top travel companies combine AI and humans to deliver excellent customer service

By PhocusWire | October 15, 2020

Learn how travel businesses are realizing the benefits of combining artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning with the unique value only humans can deliver. Read More

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Expedia claims OTAs in crucial position for travel industry recovery

By Jill Menze | October 15, 2020

According to new research from Expedia Group, as consumers begin traveling again, online travel agencies will play a key role in driving economic recovery for the industry. Read More

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Getaround raises $140M as revenue doubles during COVID

By Mitra Sorrells | October 15, 2020

Having now raised $600 million in total, Getaround says it will work toward reaching profitability. Read More

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GetYourGuide makes deep workforce cuts as pandemic reality bites

By Kevin May | October 14, 2020

Around 90 employees at GetYourGuide are being let go as part of a program to reset the business in the midst of ongoing uncertainty in the travel industry. Read More

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