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Expedia Group sees "great things ahead" and vows less reliance on Google

By Jill Menze | May 20, 2020

Despite the coronavirus' impact on business, Expedia Group believes it's well-positioned to bounce back and steer away from Google. Read More

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Lastminute Group to raise €95M to boost financial position

By Linda Fox | May 20, 2020

The company says the equity capital will enable it to “capture business opportunities… at significantly better conditions.” Read More

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Hilton’s Nassetta: 3 to 4 years for recovery, but “no less optimistic” about travel

By Mitra Sorrells | May 20, 2020

Hilton CEO Chris Nassetta says the company is seeing occupancy grow in some regions, but the economic impact of COVID-19 will make recovery a multi-year affair. Read More

Opinion / Online

Skeptical travel brands will be better prepared for the day after COVID-19

By Eran Shust - Splitty | May 20, 2020

In the face of an unknown future for the travel industry, it means to doubt certain “certainties” everyone believes in and to set out to find your truth. Read More

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People are staying longer in Airbnbs - for now

By Jill Menze | May 20, 2020

According to data from AllTheRooms Analytics, longer-term stays in Airbnbs are on the rise, but the trend may only last as long as the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More

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Fly Now Pay Later raises £35 million to bring travelers flexible payment options

By Jill Menze | May 20, 2020

The British travel payment startup believes the need for its services will increase once travel restrictions ease. Read More

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CarTrawler gets €100M investment to boost finances and drive growth

By Linda Fox | May 19, 2020

The company says it is well-placed for when travel recovers from the coronavirus outbreak with its “market position, international footprint and sophisticated data capabilities." Read More

Opinion / Online

Possible futures for a post-pandemic travel industry, part 1

By Mario Gavira | May 19, 2020

Nobody has a playbook, but there are four possible scenarios for how the travel industry will emerge once this pivotal crisis is over. Read More

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Destination X - Reopening for tourism after coronavirus

By PhocusWire | May 19, 2020

How to reopen for tourism after the coronavirus outbreak is tricky, with concerns around social distancing - to name just one element - added to an existing visitor strategy. Read More

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REPORT: COVID-19 Hotel Forecast - Sydney

By PhocusWire | May 19, 2020

When compared to the other destinations evaluated by Phocuswright, based on LodgIQ's forecast model, Sydney trails only Singapore in seeing the least degree of disruption. Read More

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Trivago outlines steps to preserve cash as revenue drops 33%, income down €222M

By Mitra Sorrells | May 18, 2020

Trivago says it's cutting advertising spending and preparing for "significant headcount reductions" to deal with COVID-19 impact. Read More

News / Startups

Travel startups look to find new stars among the industry-wide layoffs

By Linda Fox | May 18, 2020

The headlines are full of layoffs, furloughs and hiring freezes across the travel and hospitality industry, as companies take steps to survive the coronavirus crisis. Read More

Opinion

Immunity passport debate shows we need a trusted guardian for digital identities

By Andersen Cheng - Nomidio | May 18, 2020

The global response to COVID-19 has sparked intense debate about the balance between protection and privacy. Should privacy be sacrificed in order to slow transmission of the virus? Read More

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Middle East will be first region to recover after China, provided “we don’t make it miserable to fly”

By Melissa Trew - WebInTravel | May 18, 2020

A panel discussion moderated by Travelstart's Stephan Ekbergh considered the opportunities and challenges regarding recovery in the Middle East. Read More

News / Startups

VIDEO: New Reality With... Amir Amidi and Lio Chen of Plug And Play

By PhocusWire | May 15, 2020

The next guests on the New Reality With... series are Amir Amidi and Lio Chen, managing partner and senior vice president respectively for Plug and Play, the U.S.-based platform for... Read More

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