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Beyond the pause: How to prepare for corporate travel post-COVID-19
Opinion / Online
Beyond the pause: How to prepare for corporate travel post-COVID-19
By Caroline Strachan - Festive Road | April 23, 2020
When faced with the highly complex impacts that the COVID-19 situation brings, travel managers should think of their approach in terms of a "respond-prepare-return" framework. Read More
Over a third of consumers have lost money as a result of canceling travel plans
News / Distribution
Over a third of consumers have lost money as a result of canceling travel plans
By Linda Fox | April 22, 2020
A survey from Bankrate gauges level of cancelations in travel and where consumers are turning for refunds. Read More
Should hotels consider resuming Google Ads and other search campaigns?
Opinion / Distribution
Should hotels consider resuming Google Ads and other search campaigns?
By Pau Siquier - Mirai | April 21, 2020
After the brutal shock to the travel industry due to the coronavirus crisis, the vast majority of hotels stopped or questioned all their investments in online marketing, mainly Google Ads and... Read More
REPORT: COVID-19 Hotel Forecast - San Francisco
News / Distribution
REPORT: COVID-19 Hotel Forecast - San Francisco
By PhocusWire | April 21, 2020
Despite being criticized at the time for overreacting, San Francisco's strategy appears to have successfully flattened the curve for San Francisco – a densely populated city with a sizable homeless... Read More
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News / Startups
Business travel startup Itilite raises $13M to accelerate international expansion
By Mitra Sorrells | April 21, 2020
Greenoaks Capital and Vy Capital led the Series B round, with participation from Matrix Partners India and other existing investors. Read More
Adventure travel suppliers expect business to be down 40% in 2020
News / Distribution
Adventure travel suppliers expect business to be down 40% in 2020
By Linda Fox | April 20, 2020
The coronavirus has hit the adventure travel industry just as hard as other segments with suppliers saying they have seen a 63% drop in demand in Q2 of 2020. Read More
How a travel startup is balancing a fine line between surviving and carrying on
News / Startups
How a travel startup is balancing a fine line between surviving and carrying on
By Linda Fox | April 20, 2020
The U.K. government has pledged £250 million to help startups impacted by coronavirus. But it takes more than cash to ensure a brand can emerge from the other side of the crisis intact. Read More
What experiences providers can do now to maximize their downtime
Opinion / Distribution
What experiences providers can do now to maximize their downtime
By Chris Atkin - Rezdy | April 17, 2020
Tours and activities brands that use their time as an opportunity to innovate will be in a better position post-COVID-19. Read More
InPhocus, episode 6 - Being smart is all we have at the moment
News / Distribution
InPhocus, episode 6 - Being smart is all we have at the moment
By PhocusWire | April 16, 2020
Forecasting with smart data, a future role for hotels and intermediaries, loyalty programs and what lies next for Airbnb - hefty subjects during any time period but especially so during the coronavirus... Read More
Hotel digital transformation in the aftermath of coronavirus
Opinion / Technology
Hotel digital transformation in the aftermath of coronavirus
By Jordan Hollander - Hotel Tech Report | April 16, 2020
Coronavirus may have accelerated some trends around digital transformation in the hospitality industry. Read More
Google and airlines predicted to find new strategies in a post-coronavirus travel world
News / Distribution
Google and airlines predicted to find new strategies in a post-coronavirus travel world
By Linda Fox | April 15, 2020
IdeaWorks sets out how travel will look different by the end of 2020, as sectors unravel how they and their partners will be forced to evolve. Read More
For alternative accommodations, it's out with short-term, in with long-term
News / Distribution
For alternative accommodations, it's out with short-term, in with long-term
By Jill Menze | April 14, 2020
As accommodation bookings take a hit due to the COVID-19 outbreak, many providers in the short-term rental industry are pivoting their models to focus on longer-term stays. Read More
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News / Distribution
REPORT: COVID-19 Hotel Forecast - Singapore
By PhocusWire | April 14, 2020
Singapore provides an excellent example of how the hotel industry is impacted by the interplay of viral spread, government policy and social behavior – both at home and outside its borders. Read More
This too shall pass - but travel will need to adjust
Opinion / Online
This too shall pass - but travel will need to adjust
By Kaushal Gandhi - FABgetaways | April 13, 2020
With all the uncertainty around, the industry braces itself for the only certain outlook: change. We are about to witness massive shifts in travel patterns and consumer behavior. Read More
U.K. regulator blocks Sabre acquisition of Farelogix
News / Distribution
U.K. regulator blocks Sabre acquisition of Farelogix
By Linda Fox | April 9, 2020
The U.K.'s Competition & Markets Authority has blocked Sabre's acquisition of Farelogix, citing concerns around innovation in the space. Read More
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