Coronavirus

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: Airheart uses data to help travelers form plans

By Linda Fox | March 8, 2022

The social travel platform which helps users collaborate on and share travel plans, using data to help them see restrictions and get a glimpse of what a destination might be like. Read More

News / Online

Grab posts loss of $3.6B in 2021, claims "strongest year yet"

By Kevin May | March 7, 2022

The Singapore-based ride-hailing and delivery brand posted revenue of $675 million for the 2021 financial year, up by 44% on the previous 12 months. Read More

News / Online

Can tech valuations hold onto their lead over travel stocks?

By Linda Fox | March 1, 2022

Zoom was worth more than 15 of the largest airlines during the pandemic - but there are questions over whether such performance will continue. Read More

From Our Partners / Technology

VIDEO: Why data and understanding customers is so important during the COVID recovery

By PhocusWire | March 1, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic has given many travel, tourism and hospitality companies the opportunity to rethink how they engage their customers and work with partners. Read More

News / Distribution

Amadeus sees revenue climb by a quarter in 2021, tentative recovery in progress

By Kevin May | February 25, 2022

The technology and distribution giant still had revenues trailing by 52% on pre-pandemic 2019 - but 2021 saw it bring in €2.7 billion to the overall business. Read More

News / Distribution

IHG says creating digital advantage is a priority

By Linda Fox | February 23, 2022

The hotel giant says guests now expect sustainable practices and seamless tech, as it reports its full-year 2021 earnings. Read More

Opinion / Distribution

Quality has become the driving force in vacation rentals

By Jeremy Gall - Breezeway | February 21, 2022

Shifting traveler behavior has helped short-term rentals continue to surpass other accommodation types as the preferred method of travel. But with this popularity now comes opportunities and challenges. Read More

News / Online

LIVE BLOG: Coronavirus and the travel industry - impact and recovery

By PhocusWire | February 21, 2022

PhocusWire%252527s live blog is charting the impact of COVID-19 on the travel industry and the sector%252527s efforts to recover. Read More

News / Online

Hotels, rentals differ in pricing strategy during pandemic

By Mitra Sorrells | February 18, 2022

Data from Transparent and Amadeus shows hotels have tried tried to boost occupancy with lower rates in 2020 and the majority of 2021 compared with 2019. Read More

News / Distribution

Marriott direct booking share up vs. OTA channels

By Linda Fox | February 16, 2022

GDS share of bookings have taken the "biggest dip" while OTAs benefited from the increase in leisure business Read More

Opinion / Online

Short-term rentals no longer "alternative" - but how will the sector push on?

By Vince Breslin - Uplisting | February 10, 2022

These are the factors driving the continued growth of the sector and how the industry can respond to better serve the needs of customers. Read More

Opinion / Technology

Ten trends shaping contactless tech in travel

By Nadav Cornberg - Virdee | February 9, 2022

As we head into 2022, here are some critical areas of focus to consider as brands consider implementing contactless guest experiences. Read More

News / Online

Trivago eyes growth through tech innovation and broadening products

By Linda Fox | February 9, 2022

The metasearch giant sees travel demand coming back in the spring and expects a less volatile recovery during 2022. Read More

From Our Partners / Distribution

The 2022 business traveler: anxious to travel but also anxious to travel

By Paul Barron - Amadeus Hospitality | February 4, 2022

As business travel returns, what trends are already emerging for this segment and what implications do they have on the hospitality industry? Read More