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APAC travelers prefer international chain hotels post-pandemic, look to agents for help

By Linda Fox | July 27, 2020

The study from Sabre reveals travelers are gravitating towards branded chain properties because of hygiene assurances and new cleaning technology. Read More

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Is NDC going to survive COVID-19? One airline group gives an unequivocal “Yes!”

By Philippe Der Arslanian - Answair | July 27, 2020

Resources have been slashed, investments cut, strategic programs paused and, more than ever, executive focus has zeroed in on any new project to scrutinize its rate‐of‐return. So where does that leave... Read More

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Wyndham Destinations ignites “revolution” of legacy timeshare business, launches Panorama brand

By Mitra Sorrells | July 27, 2020

The new brand will be focused on driving growth of its vacation membership and travel technology businesses. Read More

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Two unexpected hotel trends to watch during COVID-19 recovery

By Onyx | July 27, 2020

We’ve broken down two key global and U.S. trends that are shaping our outlook for hotel and travel agency recovery in the aftermath of COVID-19. Read More

News / Technology

Hotailors closes £2.6M seed round, looks to expansion

By Linda Fox | July 24, 2020

Investors in the Poland-based company include DialCom24, Alfabeat and a number of private backers. Read More

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Didi Chuxing targets younger demographic with Huaxiaozhu ride-hailing service

By Linda Fox | July 23, 2020

Didi Chuxing has launched a cheaper ride-hailing service called Huaxiaozhu and targeting younger customers. Read More

Interview / Technology

How I Got Here, episode 34 - Bobby Healy of CarTrawler

By PhocusWire | July 23, 2020

Free-spirited and never afraid to speak his mind, Bobby Healy is a well-known figure in the travel and transportation sectors. He's in conversation with Mozio's David Litwak and Kevin May from... Read More

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Gett raises $100M to grow B2B corporate travel business ahead of possible IPO

By Mitra Sorrells | July 21, 2020

Gett says it is now fully funded and plans to expand its ground transportation platform globally. Read More

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No transactions, no problem: why this travel veteran is optimistic about a startup launched on eve of COVID-19

By Mitra Sorrells | July 21, 2020

Aeronology founder Russell Carstensen is banking on his deep understanding of the industry and the longevity of travel agents to lead his company to success. Read More

News / Online

Rental accommodation tech providers unite to launch consumer site

By Kevin May | July 20, 2020

The quartet - GuestReady, HostnFly, NOCNOC and Welkeys - have built the service in a bid to revive the national market for trips by using their respective expertise in both back-end and... Read More

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Booking.com creates rebooking incentive with money back for travelers, waived commission for suppliers

By Mitra Sorrells | July 20, 2020

Booking.com’s new travel incentive gives customers a 15% reward if they rebook stays they had canceled. Read More

Interview / Online

Sounding Off: OTA version 2.0 is likely to come from outside the travel industry

By PhocusWire | July 17, 2020

The brands that are able to position themselves in this as-yet undetermined role will most likely be all things to all people - selling more than just a form of accommodation and a flight. Read More

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Tripadvisor sells SmarterTravel Media portfolio to Hopjump

By Mitra Sorrells | July 17, 2020

Tripadvisor will retain ownership of the Jetsetter brand while the remaining brands in the SmarterTravel Media portfolio now belong to Hopjump. Read More

Interview / Online

How I Got Here, episode 33 - Caitlin Zaino von During of Porter & Sail

By PhocusWire | July 16, 2020

The company launched in 2014 with a vision to provide hotels with a service that could act as a concierge for guests on their devices. But that had to change, she tells Mozio's David Litwak and Kevin... Read More

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How investors are taking the long view on opportunities in short-term rentals

By Linda Fox | July 15, 2020

Private accommodation has been hard hit by the pandemic, leading some in the investment community to ask whether the size of the opportunity will be as great when the travel industry recovers. Read More

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