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InPhocus, episode 14 - So, we're going to launch this during a pandemic
News / Technology
InPhocus, episode 14 - So, we're going to launch this during a pandemic
By PhocusWire | June 18, 2020
Bryan Porter, OpenJaw's chief commercial officer, tells us about how a project can come together in the midst of the most trying of circumstances. Read More
VIDEO: New Reality With... Beth Taylor of ATPCO
News / Technology
VIDEO: New Reality With... Beth Taylor of ATPCO
By PhocusWire | June 18, 2020
The next guest on the New Reality With... series is Beth Taylor, global head of marketing and communications at ATPCO. Read More
Recovery of retailing… or retail to recovery?
Opinion / Distribution
Recovery of retailing… or retail to recovery?
By Eric Lanier - Travelport | June 18, 2020
Systems created to enable a personalized travel shopping experience are now being used to address consumer concerns about travel due to COVID-19. Read More
Airbnb partners with Broadway, the Olympics, IGLTA and TikTok for virtual Experiences
News / Online
Airbnb partners with Broadway, the Olympics, IGLTA and TikTok for virtual Experiences
By Jill Menze | June 17, 2020
The new lineup is an extension of the company’s pivot to virtual activities in April in response to the COVID-19 crisis. Read More
How travel brands can capture - and welcome - the LGBTQ family market
News / Online
How travel brands can capture - and welcome - the LGBTQ family market
By Jill Menze | June 17, 2020
Brands such as Booking.com are investing in training to make the travel industry more inclusive to LGBTQ family travelers. Read More
Wingly soars with €3M in funding, expands into commercial aviation
News / Startups
Wingly soars with €3M in funding, expands into commercial aviation
By Linda Fox | June 16, 2020
Wingly will extend its flight-sharing platform to small aviation operators following a round led by Innovacom Fund. Read More
Accelya swoops in to buy Farelogix
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Accelya swoops in to buy Farelogix
By Kevin May | June 16, 2020
Accelya has pounced to buy Farelogix just six weeks after Sabre pulled out an existing plan to acquire the company, first announced in November 2018 and for $360 million. No terms are... Read More
3 ways to increase hotel bookings profitability by 36%
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3 ways to increase hotel bookings profitability by 36%
By Doron Nadivi - Pruvo | June 16, 2020
The hotel selling landscape has multiple obstacles that prevent travel companies from maximizing their profit margins when they sell hotels to other travel companies or directly to the end-traveler.... Read More
STARTUP STAGE: TripAdmit wants to help activities suppliers sell online
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: TripAdmit wants to help activities suppliers sell online
By Linda Fox | June 15, 2020
The Ireland-based company gives tour and activity providers the technology to sell via their websites as well as distribution partners such as hotels and airlines. Read More
rentals united chinese travelers
Opinion / Distribution
Attracting Chinese travelers to the short-term rental market
By James Burrows - Rentals United | June 15, 2020
A look at how to attract Chinese travelers and how Trip.com will play an essential role in the post-pandemic environment. Read More
Airbnb seeks to help local tourism as cross-border travel remains uncertain
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Airbnb seeks to help local tourism as cross-border travel remains uncertain
By Linda Fox | June 11, 2020
Airbnb is working with tourist organizations and governments to help bring local travel back to pre-COVID levels, recognizing that domestic is going to come first. Read More
REPORT: COVID-19 Hotel Forecast - Toronto
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REPORT: COVID-19 Hotel Forecast - Toronto
By PhocusWire | June 11, 2020
Toronto hoteliers are being relatively disciplined with their rate discounting – not panicking by resorting to fire sale tactics in a futile effort to spur demand. Read More
The Hotels Network raises €10M to boost direct booking for properties
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The Hotels Network raises €10M to boost direct booking for properties
By Linda Fox | June 10, 2020
The Hotels Network says its funding will go towards further personalization and user experience tech to help hoteliers. Read More
WEBINAR REPLAY! The recovery roadmap for hotels
News / Distribution
WEBINAR REPLAY! The recovery roadmap for hotels
By PhocusWire | June 9, 2020
In this webinar produced by Amadeus and Phocuswire, you’ll hear exclusive, forward looking insights to help you prepare and launch your hotel’s recovery plan. Read More
STARTUP STAGE: SION wants to provide travel agents with clear picture of their earnings
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: SION wants to provide travel agents with clear picture of their earnings
By Linda Fox | June 9, 2020
SION officially launched in May but has decided to provide the service free of charge during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More
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