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Travizory lands $2M investment for its traveler identity tech platform

By Kevin May | August 17, 2020

The platform allows countries to obtain passenger details, biographic, biometric, itineraries and health information, so that airports and border officials can validate entry requirements. Read More

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Q&A: How border control technology could ease the spread of COVID-19

By Mitra Sorrells | August 17, 2020

SITA border management director Peter Sutcliffe explains how technology traditionally used to find criminals is being developed to stop the spread of COVID-19. Read More

Interview / Online

Phocuswright Europe 2020 preview: Out of Office with… Monika Wiederhold

By PhocusWire | August 17, 2020

In a series of interviews with executives participating in the online event in September, PhocusWire finds out what they have learned from the COVID-19 crisis. Next up: Amadeus' Monika Wiederhold. Read More

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Sounding Off: State-industry alliances could be the best pandemic recovery route to take

By PhocusWire | August 14, 2020

The idea of governments, regional authorities and other public bodies getting involved in strategic decisions and running the infrastructure that could underpin a reemerging sector is one that should be... Read More

Interview / Online

Phocuswright Europe 2020 preview: Out of Office with… Guido Becher

By PhocusWire | August 14, 2020

In a series of interviews with executives participating in the online event in September, PhocusWire finds out what they have learned from the COVID-19 crisis. Next up: Rappi Travel's Guido Becher. Read More

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VIDEO: New Reality With... Richard Harris of Intent

By PhocusWire | August 14, 2020

The next guest on the New Reality With... series is Richard Harris, CEO of Intent, a customer intelligence platform serving the travel industry. Read More

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Lyft sees revenue, ridership drop 60% in Q2 as closures wipe out demand

By Mitra Sorrells | August 13, 2020

Lyft says monthly rideshare rides in July were up 78% compared to April. Read More

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Google adds hotel and flight availability data and ‘free cancellation’ filter

By Mitra Sorrells | August 13, 2020

Google's travel search results will now show the percentage of available hotels and flights and also enable users to filter properties that offer free cancellation. Read More

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Hostelworld plots strategy beyond core product as bookings fall by two-thirds

By Kevin May | August 13, 2020

The "sharp drop" in its trading performance led the company to pursue a debt facility and subsequent equity raise of £13.8 million in June. Read More

Opinion / Technology

How cashless payments can help hotels on the road to recovery

By Meka White Morris - Tappit | August 13, 2020

Digital payment systems provide better hygiene than cash and can provide hotels with valuable data. Read More

Interview / Online

Phocuswright Europe 2020 preview: Out of Office with… Caroline Strachan

By PhocusWire | August 13, 2020

In a series of interviews with executives participating in the online event in September, PhocusWire finds out what they have learned from the COVID-19 crisis. Next up: Festive Road's... Read More

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Coronavirus claims ground transport victim as GroundLink shuts

By Kevin May | August 12, 2020

The U.S.-based platform for booking chauffeured vehicles says services will end on August 31, citing the "catastrophic effects COVID-19 has had on the global economy." Read More

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Touchless tech: How short-term rentals are simplifying stays amid COVID-19

By Jill Menze | August 12, 2020

Property managers and hosts are investing in contactless solutions to help guests feel more confident about traveling. Read More

News / Distribution

Marriott believes worst is over, global occupancy at 30%

By Christina Jelski | August 11, 2020

Around 9% of Marriott's properties worldwide currently remain closed, versus a high of more than 25% shuttered hotels back in April. Read More

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Technology and governments (sorry) have vital roles to play in tourism's recovery

By Kevin May | August 11, 2020

The role of digital services, governments and regional organizations will be forced to come to the fore if the globe is to get back to the $9 trillion tourism economy it had pre-pandemic. Read More

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