Coronavirus


Hotel distribution post-pandemic - How not to throw caution to the wind
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Hotel distribution post-pandemic - How not to throw caution to the wind
By Nir Dupler - Fornova | June 29, 2020
With travel now opening up at a tethering pace after months of no demand, the hospitality industry is in survival mode. Shaving costs swiftly and effectively is the need of the hour.  Read More
How travel brands can communicate, establish trust and build loyalty in a crisis
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How travel brands can communicate, establish trust and build loyalty in a crisis
By Kevin May | June 29, 2020
PhocusWire spoke to Salesforce about how the company helped many of its customers through the COVID-19 outbreak and what lessons should be noted by those looking to be better prepared for disruption of... Read More
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Paving the road ahead for activities in the new normal of travel
By Eric Gnock Fah - Klook | June 29, 2020
In order to capture growth in this current climate, businesses need to be opportunistic, agile and innovative, and partner-centric. Read More
Restoring confidence to travel: 5 tech solutions to help customers feel safe again
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Restoring confidence to travel: 5 tech solutions to help customers feel safe again
By Jennifer Phillips April - Smartvel | June 29, 2020
With frequent changes and no single source of information, the travel industry is in a quandary. How can it communicate the most up-to-date information with their customers and help them feel confident? Read More
Using data to inform your hotel's rebound and recovery
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Using data to inform your hotel's rebound and recovery
By Cori Uddenberg - Screen Pilot | June 29, 2020
The age of coronavirus is high on questions and low on answers. Many of the challenges COVID-19 brought with it have no precedent, leaving brands scrambling for solutions.   Read More
Sounding Off: Risky startup investments now have a new risk attached
Interview / Startups
Sounding Off: Risky startup investments now have a new risk attached
By PhocusWire | June 26, 2020
Startups have to contend with surviving the crisis, but they must also climb a hill in terms of the viability of their product or service for the long term and in the "new normal." Read More
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News / Startups
Startups, investors see opportunities and challenges as travel industry struggles with COVID, diversity issues
By Mitra Sorrells | June 26, 2020
During Phocuswright's Battleground: The Americas event, a panel of startup founders and investors shared their experiences dealing with the COVID-19 crises and their thoughts about the future. Read More
WEBINAR REPLAY! Steering the comeback: Hotel revenue management recovery planning
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WEBINAR REPLAY! Steering the comeback: Hotel revenue management recovery planning
By PhocusWire | June 25, 2020
The hotel sector is gradually transitioning into a new phase of the coronavirus crisis that will see many properties consider how they can reopen and welcome guests. Read More
Sabre indicates "modest" recovery signs but air bookings still slammed
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Sabre indicates "modest" recovery signs but air bookings still slammed
By Kevin May | June 25, 2020
"The environment remains uncertain, with reductions in airline capacity and a volatile macro environment," Sabre says in an unscheduled update to investors this week. Read More
Trip.com Group launches $500M partner fund as part of Travel On initiative
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Trip.com Group launches $500M partner fund as part of Travel On initiative
By Linda Fox | June 25, 2020
The $500 million war chest will help its travel partners get back on their feet in the aftermath of the coronavirus pandemic. Read More
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News / Online
Sonder raises $170M at $1.3B valuation, calls it “validation” of recent pivot
By Mitra Sorrells | June 24, 2020
Sonder has raised $170 million in a Series E round, which it expects to grow to $200 million in the near future. Read More
How the crisis changed fundraising for travel startups
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How the crisis changed fundraising for travel startups
By Linda Fox | June 24, 2020
Some travel startups have secured funding despite pandemic, but the process has been far from straightforward. Read More
Airbnb won't take IPO off the table for 2020 despite business collapse
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Airbnb won't take IPO off the table for 2020 despite business collapse
By Kevin May | June 24, 2020
"We spent 12 years building Airbnb's business and lost almost all of it in the matter of four to six weeks." Read More
Traveler safety and hygiene emerge as the dominant themes at TravelScrum hackathon
News / Technology
Traveler safety and hygiene emerge as the dominant themes at TravelScrum hackathon
By Linda Fox | June 24, 2020
The three themes for the marathon coding event were Health & Hygiene, Travel & Experiences and Sustainability & Relief. Read More
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Tripadvisor adds new COVID-response filters, prompts travelers to share safety details in reviews
By Mitra Sorrells | June 24, 2020
Tripadvisor is launching a new suite of “Travel Safe” tools to help consumers find, filter for and validate health and safety information.   Read More
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