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A temperature check on vacation rentals
By Marcus Rader - Hostaway
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September 22, 2021
Vacation rentals were the undoubtable success story of the travel industry in the first year of the pandemic. But it's a useful time to reflect on reality.
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Finnair to go all-NDC by 2025
By Robert Silk - Travel Weekly
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September 22, 2021
The airline plans to make the switch on all tickets and ancillary air products sold through travel agencies.
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Discover how to track worldwide recovery and spot early signs of demand
By Nadine Böttcher - OTA insight
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September 22, 2021
Despite hoteliers across the globe eager to capitalize on recovery efforts, strategic decision-making is more difficult in a post-pandemic world than ever before.
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Plusgrade gets boost from private equity to scale ancillary revenue solutions
By Jill Menze
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September 21, 2021
Plusgrade helps airlines, cruise lines and rail operators manage and optimize revenue generated from seat upgrades and other premium services.
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Tripadvisor revamps Plus, shifts discounts to cash-back
By Mitra Sorrells
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September 21, 2021
Just three months after launching in the U.S., Tripadvisor is shifting its primary benefit for Plus subscribers from discounts at booking to cash-back at check-in.
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E-commerce and the future of airline-passenger connections
By Joshua Ng - Alton Aviation Consultancy
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September 21, 2021
As a result of the pandemic, airline apps are on the rise, changing the dynamic of airline-passenger interactions.
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REPORT: Timeshare in transition - The rise of the secondary market
By Diane Merlino
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September 21, 2021
From humble origins at a single resort, timeshare has evolved into a major segment of the global travel industry.
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Q&A: Klook on taking risks, collaboration and new trends
By Mitra Sorrells
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September 20, 2021
As Klook marks seven years since its launch, chief commercial officer Wilfred Fan shares the company's COVD recovery strategy and future plans.
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Real estate firm JLL launches short-term rental platform
By Jill Menze
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September 19, 2021
JLL Short Stays, powered by proptech company Lavanda, aims to rival Airbnb and Booking.com in the urban accommodations market.
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CWT wipes out debt with recapitalization deal
By Christina Jelski - Travel Weekly
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September 16, 2021
The travel management company is getting $350 million in new equity funding and is eliminating almost $900 million in debt.
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Vrbo expands program to woo Airbnb hosts, claims thousands have already joined
By Kevin May
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September 16, 2021
The Fast Start program began in the U.S. in March 2021 and is designed to help experienced hosts who haven't joined the site yet increase their visibility and earnings.
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What's next for NDC: Content investment and innovation
By Adam Knights - ATPI
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September 15, 2021
NDC might be viewed as a quiet storm that TMCs must prepare for as part of their role in offering content from multiple airline sources.
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SiteMinder secures $74M funding round, plots public listing
By Linda Fox
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September 14, 2021
Existing shareholders AustralianSuper and equity funds managed by BlackRock, Ellerston Capital and Pendal Group have also participated.
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How innovative technology is revolutionizing hotel contracting
By Charlie Cowley - Impala
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September 13, 2021
What happens next is anyone's guess - we're in uncharted territory that's for sure - but by re-tooling now, organizations large and small can stay one step ahead of the competition.
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The hurdles in the way of NDC critical mass
By Linda Fox
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September 13, 2021
Amadeus says there will be a number of years of transition before NDC gets to critical mass.
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