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NDC in a post-coronavirus world of airline distribution, part 2
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NDC in a post-coronavirus world of airline distribution, part 2
By Paul Byrne - OpenJaw Technologies | June 5, 2020
Travel distribution transformation will accelerate as airlines begin to recover from the crisis. Why is this? Read More
Hotels count the cost of updating hygiene protocols
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Hotels count the cost of updating hygiene protocols
By Linda Fox | June 4, 2020
Hotel operations platform Optii Solutions estimates that hotels need to set aside $130,000 each year per hotel, based on a 250-room U.S. leisure property running at 60% occupancy, for the new... Read More
Signs of recovery in vacation rental driving hope for a near-2019 recovery
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Signs of recovery in vacation rental driving hope for a near-2019 recovery
By Linda Fox | June 4, 2020
A Hostfully report put together with AllTheRooms, Beyond Pricing and HomeToGo gives cause for optimism in the U.S. vacation rental segment. Read More
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Experts say buyer beware when it comes to Expedia partner recovery program
By Mitra Sorrells | June 4, 2020
Hospitality revenue experts weigh in on pros and cons of Expedia Group's new partner recovery program. Read More
Lower levels of anxiety around travel emerging, but search volumes remain low
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Lower levels of anxiety around travel emerging, but search volumes remain low
By Linda Fox | June 3, 2020
Levels of unease from travelers have reached their lowest point since the coronavirus lockdown began, according to research from Skyscanner. Read More
NDC in a post-coronavirus world of airline distribution, part 1
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NDC in a post-coronavirus world of airline distribution, part 1
By Paul Byrne - OpenJaw Technologies | June 3, 2020
As we all work our way through the ramification of the impact of COVID-19, we can now see how fear of catching the virus could hamper the travel industry’s recovery for years. Read More
Like it or not, the fate of your hotel is in the hands of OTAs
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Like it or not, the fate of your hotel is in the hands of OTAs
By Dori Stein - Fornova | June 3, 2020
Here’s why OTAs will provide a key source of near-term bookings and what hoteliers can do to ensure they’re capitalizing on the right opportunities. Read More
Vacasa raises $108M led by Silver Lake to bolster professionally managed rentals
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Vacasa raises $108M led by Silver Lake to bolster professionally managed rentals
By Jill Menze | June 2, 2020
Following investments in Airbnb and Expedia Group, Silver Lake is leading a $108 million financing round into vacation rental management company Vacasa. Read More
REPORT: COVID-19 Hotel Forecast - Key West
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REPORT: COVID-19 Hotel Forecast - Key West
By PhocusWire | June 2, 2020
The inverse relationship between COVID-19 cases and RevPAR is not nearly as predictive as the ramifications of local political lockdown decisions. Read More
Tripfuser lands £2.4M in funding, seeks further expansion
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Tripfuser lands £2.4M in funding, seeks further expansion
By Linda Fox | May 29, 2020
Funding for the Australia-based company was led by the Royal Automobile Club of Victoria. Acting CEO Matt McCann takes up the role permanently. Read More
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Trip.com Group revenue drops over 40% in Q1, expects steeper decline in Q2
By Mitra Sorrells | May 28, 2020
The company is bracing for continued losses but says it is seeing signs of recovery in domestic travel. Read More
Expedia Group pledges $275M to coronavirus recovery, gives lodging partners “free” marketing
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Expedia Group pledges $275M to coronavirus recovery, gives lodging partners “free” marketing
By Jill Menze | May 28, 2020
Expedia Group is dedicating more than a quarter of a billion dollars to help its lodging partners, destinations and the travel industry rebound from the impact of the coronavirus. Read More
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Global vacation rental bookings surge to more than 2M, up 127% from early April
By Mitra Sorrells | May 28, 2020
After a low of just 916,000 bookings in early April, AirDNA finds there has been a fairly steady increase in markets around the globe. Read More
Tours and activities brands plot recovery with at-home experiences, crowd-control measures
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Tours and activities brands plot recovery with at-home experiences, crowd-control measures
By Jill Menze | May 27, 2020
In response to the coronavirus crisis, Klook is launching virtual experiences as part of a multi-stage recovery plan, while competitor GetYourGuide is building crowd-control technology. Read More
REPORT: COVID-19 Hotel Forecast - Dallas
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REPORT: COVID-19 Hotel Forecast - Dallas
By PhocusWire | May 26, 2020
Phocuswright has discovered political decisions and the resulting social response may have a greater impact on hotel performance than raw case count or unemployment statistics. Read More
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