Coronavirus

Opinion / Online

For travel, Google’s ad credit program is a joke

By Douglas Quinby - Arival | June 23, 2020

The impact of Google's coronavirus-led relief package for operators of tours, activities and attractions is laughable, yet completely unfunny. Read More

News / Online

Tripadvisor revenue inching up, but June forecast still just 20% of 2019

By Mitra Sorrells | June 23, 2020

Due to what it calls "extraordinary circumstances related to the COVID-19 pandemic," Tripadvisor has released a financial update in the midst of the second quarter. Read More

News / Technology

Travel payment standard sees early traction, aims to rebuild trust

By Linda Fox | June 22, 2020

The Open Payment Alliance removes friction from B2B payments but still allows for payment flexibility via a standard. Read More

News / Technology

Road trips become a big option for travel sellers

By Kevin May | June 22, 2020

Travel Compositor's "Routing" platform was created in two months and allows users to add and book services along a particular road trip, all with a single payment point. Read More

News / Online

North American airlines lagging in implementation of advanced health protocols

By Mitra Sorrells | June 22, 2020

An analysis by VIDEC has found North American carriers trail others in implementing COVID-19 traveler health protocols. Read More

Interview / Distribution

Sounding Off: Travel retailing's time has come

By PhocusWire | June 19, 2020

Perhaps now more than ever, travelers are going to be asking more from the companies that get them where they need to go and accommodate them once they're there. Read More

News / Distribution

eDreams adds hotels to Amazon-style subscription service

By Linda Fox | June 19, 2020

The Spain-based online travel brand is now three years into its Prime membership service, with other companies also exploring the subscription model to inspire customers to travel. Read More

News / Online

MMGY partners with Expedia, Sojern, ADARA to inspire post-COVID-19 trips

By Mitra Sorrells | June 19, 2020

The travel marketing agencies have created a campaign to boost recovery in several U.S. destinations. Read More

News / Technology

InPhocus, episode 14 - So, we're going to launch this during a pandemic

By PhocusWire | June 18, 2020

Bryan Porter, OpenJaw's chief commercial officer, tells us about how a project can come together in the midst of the most trying of circumstances. Read More

News / Technology

VIDEO: New Reality With... Beth Taylor of ATPCO

By PhocusWire | June 18, 2020

The next guest on the New Reality With... series is Beth Taylor, global head of marketing and communications at ATPCO. Read More

Opinion / Distribution

Recovery of retailing… or retail to recovery?

By Eric Lanier - Travelport | June 18, 2020

Systems created to enable a personalized travel shopping experience are now being used to address consumer concerns about travel due to COVID-19. Read More