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IATA forecasts coronavirus will reduce airline revenue by nearly $30B
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IATA forecasts coronavirus will reduce airline revenue by nearly $30B
By Robert Silk - Travel Weekly  | February 25, 2020
Of the $29.3 billion in lost revenue that IATA forecasts, $27.8 billion would be lost by Asia Pacific carriers. Read More
Accor talks up loyalty deals, seeks new partners for some business elements
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Accor talks up loyalty deals, seeks new partners for some business elements
By Linda Fox | February 21, 2020
Accor highlights big plans for loyalty partners as it announces full-year results for 2019. Read More
Travel reservations in China down 79% amid coronavirus scare
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Travel reservations in China down 79% amid coronavirus scare
By Jill Menze | February 21, 2020
According to data analyzed by TravelgateX, travel reservations in China fell 79% in January and are down 90% so far in February. Read More
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Coronavirus, Viator rebranding among top concerns for Tripadvisor’s potential growth
By Steven Lerner | February 19, 2020
As Tripadvisor aims to grow in 2020, what are the big headwinds to watch out for?   Read More
Chinese airline industry could take years to recover from coronavirus
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Chinese airline industry could take years to recover from coronavirus
By Robert Silk - Travel Weekly  | February 19, 2020
Passenger traffic at China's airports will fall by 30% this year due to the COVID-19 coronavirus, which will likely lead to a restructuring of the Chinese airline industry Read More
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Trip.com Group wants $1.2B loan as coronavirus tests China’s economy
By Steven Lerner | February 17, 2020
As companies in China grapple with the economic impact of the coronavirus outbreak, the country’s largest online travel agency aims to gauge investor risk appetite.   Read More
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Coronavirus upends revenue management strategies for hotels and airlines
By Mitra Sorrells | February 14, 2020
The growing coronavirus outbreak is creating challenges for revenue managers across all sectors of the travel industry. Read More
Barry Diller cites “dumb things” and “mistakes” as Expedia still ends 2019 on financial high
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Barry Diller cites “dumb things” and “mistakes” as Expedia still ends 2019 on financial high
By Steven Lerner | February 14, 2020
In his first earnings call since taking over day-to-day operations for Expedia Group, Chairman Barry Diller very candidly outlined his 2020 plan to “drive sustained growth.” Read More
Revenue drops for Trivago as challenges from Google, Coronavirus escalate
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Revenue drops for Trivago as challenges from Google, Coronavirus escalate
By Steven Lerner | February 12, 2020
Axel Hefer, CEO of Trivago, wants to “challenge” the way business is done with Google after the Düsseldorf, Germany-based company posted disappointing financial results. Read More
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MakeMyTrip separates roles of CEO and exec chairman, coronavirus cancellations begin
By Steven Lerner | February 11, 2020
MakeMyTrip’s co-founder and CEO of the India business, Rajesh Magow, has been elevated to group CEO, a role previously held by founder Deep Kalra.   Read More
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