Coronavirus

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CitizenM targets remote workers with new corporate subscription plan

By Mitra Sorrells | September 23, 2020

Amsterdam-based CitizenM's monthly flat-rate plan provides three nights of stays, three hours of meeting room use and unlimited use of lobby co-working space. Read More

News / Technology

WEBINAR REPLAY: How NBCUniversal powers individual experiences with people-based data

By PhocusWire | September 22, 2020

In this new climate, people-based marketing is no longer a “nice to have” philosophy, but rather a requirement for brands to activate meaningful and valuable experiences for individuals. Read More

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Uber targets commuters as businesses get back to the office

By Kevin May | September 22, 2020

Uber will introduce Employee Group Rides and Business Charter services as pilots projects in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific, before a full rollout later this year. Read More

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Booking.com introduces longer-stay rates

By Christina Jelski - Travel Weekly | September 22, 2020

The move is largely designed to bolster Booking.com's homes and apartments business, which has accounted for a growing share of the brand's bookings mid-pandemic. Read More

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Healthy Sail Panel recommends 74 steps to reduce COVID-19 risk on cruise ships

By Mitra Sorrells | September 22, 2020

Specialists say a focus on testing, the use of face coverings, enhanced sanitation and other measures can mitigate the risks associated with COVID-19 on cruise ships. Read More

Opinion / Distribution

Corporate travel reset: 5 tips to improve productivity

By Craig Fichtelberg, AmTrav | September 21, 2020

Companies should look at the outcome of previous business trips to decide which journeys should now be face-to-face in the future. Read More

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Airbnb courts digital nomads as it continues push for long-term stays

By Jill Menze | September 21, 2020

Airbnb says the home-share company is seeing an increase in digital nomads booking long-term stays as well as in hosts offering those types of stays. Read More

From Our Partners / Distribution

The travel forecast is uncertain, other than the presence of the cloud

By George Dumitru - WBE.travel | September 21, 2020

We analyze why fixed costs when there is no revenue, or even the realistic prospect of an uplift in revenue, is kryptonite for SMEs in the travel industry. Read More

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Delta CEO: Time for all travel sectors to “join arms” to drive safety and rebuild traveler confidence

By Mitra Sorrells | September 21, 2020

The airline CEO spoke about collaboration, hygiene efforts, the future of business travel and the need for accountability and transparency on racial issues. Read More

Interview / Distribution

Sounding Off: Changing the message to nudge consumers back to travel

By PhocusWire | September 18, 2020

Perhaps there are things the industry can do now to help consumers calculate the risk of travel. Read More

Opinion / Online

From travel manager to travel enabler: How policies, standards and roles must change as travel resumes

By Mike Koetting - SAP Concur | September 18, 2020

As organizations revisit travel policies and safety standards, travel managers will find themselves playing a new role, shifting from a traditional gatekeeper to an enabler. Read More

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Travel employees don't feel valued - but companies can turn the employee experience around

By Jill Menze | September 18, 2020

According to a new study from Qualtrics, 42% of travel and hospitality employees say they don't feel valued by their employer, but the COVID-19 crisis presents an opportunity for travel companies to... Read More

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WEBINAR REPLAY! Why social media holds the key to recovery for luxury hospitality

By PhocusWire | September 17, 2020

While enough has been spoken about what hotels need to do in communicating on social media, the real challenge would lie in converting these communications into bookings and building trust with the... Read More

News / Technology

Touchless tech: Cruise lines adapt to prepare for a healthy return to sailing

By Mitra Sorrells | September 17, 2020

While cruising remains on hold for many lines, companies are finding news ways to add contactless solutions into the guest experience to minimize risk in the future. Read More