Coronavirus

Opinion / Online

For tourism to thrive post-COVID-19, start by putting women at its center

By Alessandra Alonso - Women in Travel | May 6, 2020

Placing women at the heart of travel and tourism in the post-COVID-19 world will be necessary not only to reflect the ongoing changes occurring in our society, but also to secure the future of an... Read More

News / Startups

Futurestay announces $2.4M venture round, plans for "runway into 2022"

By Mitra Sorrells | May 6, 2020

Short-term vacation rental technology provider Futurestay has raised $2.4 million in a venture round. Read More

News / Online

Road trips pick up in U.S. as coronavirus restrictions ease

By Mitra Sorrells | May 6, 2020

Arrivalist is tracking road trip data across the United States and found travel increased substantially the first weekend of May. Read More

News / Online

Airbnb lays off 25% of staff, cuts back investment in hotels, transportation

By Jill Menze | May 5, 2020

As a result of the effects of the COVID-19 crisis, Airbnb is eliminating 1,900 jobs and cutting investment across business units. Read More

News / Technology

Experts warn companies to prepare for security breaches when travel restrictions lift

By Linda Fox | May 5, 2020

Travel companies may have seen an increase in phishing attacks due to the volume of refunds issued recently, but experts say they should brace for security breaches as restrictions lift. Read More

News / Technology

Destination X - Using the new normal to limit visitors and manage overtourism

By PhocusWire | May 5, 2020

Aside from reduced pollution and car accidents, the crisis brought on by COVID-19 may offer an opportunity to make some much needed (and politically difficult) changes to tourism policies. Read More

News / Distribution

REPORT: COVID-19 Hotel Forecast - Boston

By PhocusWire | May 5, 2020

Boston started March in better shape than New York across the board, but its downward slope accelerated much more aggressively. Read More

News / Online

Travelers lack confidence in public transit, flights returning to normal

By Jill Menze | May 5, 2020

According to data from Qualtrics, U.S. consumers feel largely uncomfortable about returning to business as usual. Read More

News / Startups

Tough decisions and new goals - Stasher's survival story

By Linda Fox | May 4, 2020

Stasher shares how the startup is fighting for survival and confronting how travel might be different in the future. Read More

News / Distribution

Are the tech giants coming for airlines?

By Linda Fox | May 4, 2020

Data giants such as credit card companies have stayed away from airlines; post-coronavirus travel might change that. Read More

News / Technology

New product displays COVID-19 stats on airline, hotel and OTA websites

By Mitra Sorrells | May 4, 2020

Bacarai's new SmartCheck product pulls publicly available COVID-19 data from cities around the world. Read More

Opinion / Online

How smart financial forecasting can protect hotel asset value

By Sanjay Nagalia - IDeaS | May 4, 2020

When forecasts are inaccurate, bad decisions result. When forecasts are realistic and comprehensive, they help protect asset value until revenues start flowing again. Read More

News / Startups

With travel existing virtually, startup CEOs share tips on staying upbeat and creative

By Linda Fox | May 1, 2020

Founders and execs discuss over-communicating and staying upbeat during the coronavirus crisis. Read More

Interview / Startups

Sounding Off: Survival of the fittest is a mental game

By PhocusWire | May 1, 2020

The most important role that founders and executive teams can take on now is disseminating the strategic gaps quickly and identifying who is the best placed in an organization to take on the duty of... Read More

News / Online

Without travel, is there room for influencer marketing?

By Jill Menze | May 1, 2020

The COVID-19 crisis has not only brought the physical act of traveling to a halt – but it’s also stopped travel brands from distributing marketing dollars in the same ways they did prior to... Read More

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