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Rethinking travel marketing: Loosen Google's grip on search and get smart on overtourism
Opinion / Online
Rethinking travel marketing: Loosen Google's grip on search and get smart on overtourism
By Matthew Barker - Horizon Guides | April 9, 2020
The tourism industry has the chance to rethink its marketing strategy going forward if its players work together. Read More
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ATPCO to help airlines integrate crisis messaging into flight shopping
By Mitra Sorrells | April 9, 2020
ATPCO has created new product attributes, known as "Reassurance UPAs," to enable airlines to communicate their passenger protection policies. Read More
Sabre wins first U.S. stage of Farelogix acquisition antitrust case
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Sabre wins first U.S. stage of Farelogix acquisition antitrust case
By Kevin May | April 8, 2020
The U.S. Department of Justice launched its lawsuit in August last year, claiming the deal would eliminate competition that has, so far, "substantially benefited airlines and consumers." Read More
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Opinion / Online
The 7 stages to the "new normal" in travel
By Timothy O'Neil-Dunne - 777 Partners | April 8, 2020
Timothy O'Neil-Dunne, principal at 777 Partners, shares his take on how and when the travel world begins to return to a normal, steady state. Read More
REPORT: COVID-19 Hotel Forecast - New York City
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REPORT: COVID-19 Hotel Forecast - New York City
By PhocusWire | April 7, 2020
Over the coming months, Phocuswright and the data science team at LodgIQ will evaluate a swath of hotel-related and other data across key metropolitan areas, beginning with New York City. Read More
Plan now to maximize the value of corporate travel in the future
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Plan now to maximize the value of corporate travel in the future
By Tristan Smith - Egencia | April 7, 2020
Businesses should put plans in place now to maximize the value of future trips post-COVID-19. Read More
Airline and agency groups repeat pleas for urgent financial aid
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Airline and agency groups repeat pleas for urgent financial aid
By Linda Fox | April 6, 2020
Airline and travel agent organizations across Europe repeat calls to regulators and member states for aid. Read More
Tracking declines in online travel web traffic as restrictions hit across the globe
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Tracking declines in online travel web traffic as restrictions hit across the globe
By Linda Fox | April 6, 2020
SimilarWeb has marked a "pivot point" in website traffic to online travel companies when consumer and business behavior changed and traffic declined sharply. Read More
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Investors on travel survivors, pent-up demand and bailouts
By Linda Fox | April 2, 2020
Seeking Alpha asked some of its marketplace authors to comment on the outlook for travel stocks, the likelihood of travel returning to pre-coronavirus levels and the segments that might come... Read More
How to manage your hotel’s revenue strategy during a crisis
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How to manage your hotel’s revenue strategy during a crisis
By Kevin Brown - Amadeus | April 2, 2020
In times of uncertainty, it’s critical for hoteliers to focus on building trust with customers and future guests through compassion and flexibility. Read More
Loyalty in travel during a time of fear starts with the refund
Opinion / Online
Loyalty in travel during a time of fear starts with the refund
By Matt Walker - LikeWhere | April 1, 2020
The refund process for travel brands, at a moment when the operational parts of a business are in overdrive, is going to expose the culture of many brands, in the coming days. Read More
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News / Online
Search data reveals some positive trends but industry should remain cautious
By Linda Fox | March 30, 2020
Sojern looks at search trends to analyze whether there are any signs of recovery for the travel industry. Read More
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Airbnb hosts in China are “confident” about market recovery
By Jill Menze | March 27, 2020
According to data from Airbnb, 99% of hosts in China feel positively or neutral about engaging in the short-term rental market following the COVID-19 outbreak, while 1% say they will “definitely not”... Read More
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Travel intermediaries look to regulators for help with airline refunds
By Linda Fox | March 27, 2020
ECTAA, a body representing European agents and operators, is urging the European Commission to take action on airlines not refunding tickets. Read More
Travel value chain under scrutiny as airlines get bailouts and intermediaries plead for help
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Travel value chain under scrutiny as airlines get bailouts and intermediaries plead for help
By Linda Fox | March 26, 2020
IATA's mention of the value chain has faced significant criticism in the past week from some areas of the intermediary community, seemingly for acting in isolation. They believe the industry is in this... Read More
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