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InPhocus, episode 10 - Farelogix tells all on the failed Sabre deal

By PhocusWire | May 14, 2020

PhocusWire's Kevin May talks to Jim Davidson, CEO of Farelogix, to get his take on the entire story, including the background to the deal, the court case, the decision to nix the acquisition two weeks... Read More

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TUI targeting 30% reduction in costs and staff post-coronavirus, aims to accelerate digitalization

By Linda Fox | May 13, 2020

TUI has slashed costs by 70% but is in talks with destinations such as Greece and Portugal for resumption of summer 2020 trips. Read More

News / Technology

How airports are considering ways to reduce human contact

By Dawit Habtemariam - BTN | May 13, 2020

Airports are considering how to prepare for a post-COVID-19 air travel environment in order to protect and reassure a public wary of flying. Read More

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REPORT: COVID-19 Hotel Forecast - Los Angeles

By PhocusWire | May 12, 2020

Differences in year-over-year RevPAR variance for March and April showed that the impact on Los Angeles was less severe than for most major markets. Read More

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Amadeus revenue drops by a quarter, agency air bookings slump 50%

By Kevin May | May 12, 2020

Distribution revenue almost halved at Amadeus in the first quarter of 2020 as the coronavirus pandemic slammed traveler plans around the world. Read More

News / Online

How to digitally prepare a hotel website for reopening

By Kurt Weinsheimer - Sojern | May 11, 2020

To be ready for recovery, boutique hotels can lay the groundwork to ensure their digital ecosystem is in order before opening day - and a healthy digital ecosystem starts with the hotel website. Read More

News / Startups

Accessible travel startup Handiscover secures €1.6M in grant funding

By Mitra Sorrells | May 11, 2020

Handiscover will use the funding to develop its online travel agency, which currently lists 35,000 accessible accommodations in more than 100 countries. Read More

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Sabre notes "massive challenge to the industry" as revenues slump by a third

By Kevin May | May 8, 2020

The coronavirus outbreak has hit Sabre across all of its metrics, with revenue down from $1.05 billion in Q1 2019 to $659 million in the same period in 2020. Read More

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Hilton turns profit in Q1 2020 despite coronavirus

By Jill Menze | May 7, 2020

Hilton turned a profit to the tune of $18 million in the first quarter of 2020 - down from $159 million for the same period in 2019 - despite the threat of the coronavirus. Read More

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InPhocus, episode 9 - Stuck in the middle with you

By PhocusWire | May 7, 2020

We discuss how brands that sit between consumers and suppliers have been dealt with a number of issues relating to cash flow and appeasing their commercial partners during the coronavirus outbreak. Read More

News / Technology

Lyft reports increase in revenue, ridership in Q1 2020 despite coronavirus

By Jill Menze | May 6, 2020

Lyft is reporting revenue of $955.7 million in the first quarter of 2020, a year-over-year increase of 23% versus $776 million in the first quarter of 2019. Read More