Coronavirus

Opinion / Distribution

NDC in 2020: so close but too far?

By Pedro Anderson - Winding Tree | September 16, 2020

There are a few hurdles that remain along our journey towards a more innovative, flexible and extensible distribution capability. Read More

News / Technology

Touchless tech: The simple - and advanced - ways ground transport providers are encouraging travel

By Jill Menze | September 16, 2020

For ground transportation providers, COVID-19 is accelerating the need for both simple touch-free technology as well as more advanced solutions to rebuild traveler confidence and restore revenues. Read More

News / Distribution

WEBINAR REPLAY! Remix your hotel’s business model for crisis recovery

By PhocusWire | September 15, 2020

In this webinar produced by Amadeus and PhocusWire, learn what the global hotel industry looks like today and the traveler trends to be aware of as you plan the next phase of crisis recovery. Read More

News / Distribution

Destinations join forces with private companies to boost tourism

By Linda Fox | September 15, 2020

Travel companies and tourism organizations are devising various initiatives to bring back travelers in recent months. It's not just lip service, but a collaborative effort by all parties. Read More

News / Distribution

Identifying areas for innovation as travelers embrace their "conscience"

By Linda Fox | September 15, 2020

Smart Travel Lab believes travelers now have a heightened sense of wanting to do better and travel more sustainably. Brands should take advantage of this shift. Read More

Opinion / Technology

How new approaches to interlining can help airlines rebuild capacity post-COVID

By Patrick Edmond - Air Black Box | September 15, 2020

With new interlining strategies based on better collaboration and partnerships, airlines can position themselves to generate more revenue as traffic resumes. Read More

News / Distribution

VIDEO: New Reality With... Jennifer Wilson-Buttigieg of Valerie Wilson Travel

By PhocusWire | September 15, 2020

The next guest on the New Reality With... series is Jennifer Wilson-Buttigieg, co-president and owner of Valerie Wilson Travel, one of the U.S.'s leading independent retail travel agencies. Read More

News / Technology

Q&A: How a pandemic has heightened the need for automation in airlines

By Linda Fox | September 14, 2020

Startups offering tech that enables passengers to rebook themselves, as well as gives carriers a better picture of what's happening, already existed - but the pandemic has thrust the need for... Read More

Opinion / Distribution

10 tips for hoteliers to capture direct international sales as travel resumes

By Pablo Delgado - Mirai | September 14, 2020

Hoteliers should adopt these tips to ensure OTAs aren’t getting more of their international business. Read More

News / Distribution

How hotels and travel agencies can prepare for a post-pandemic future

By HotelRunner | September 14, 2020

In order to be fit for a post-COVID future, hotels must continue to manage cancellations effectively, encourage and facilitate rebookings, cut costs and increase their discoverability, availability and... Read More

Interview / Startups

Sounding Off: For travel startups to survive, they must reduce spend

By PhocusWire | September 11, 2020

Re-examining business models and running skeleton organizations - alongside expectations of ongoing innovation - has made startups grow up faster. Read More

Opinion / Technology

Using the coronavirus pandemic to bring some innovation to business travel

By Susan Lichtenstein - DigiTravel Consulting | September 11, 2020

Now is a good time to address the many pain points in corporate travel purposes. Read More

News / Online

Collaboration desperately needed between travel industry players if a recovery is going to be effective

By Kevin May | September 11, 2020

Some "smart initiatives" are being created to get travelers moving again, but not across the board unless there is better sense of partnership created across the industry. Read More