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Opinion / Distribution
The role of NDC and next-generation interlining in airlines’ recovery
By Patrick Edmond - Air Black Box | June 15, 2021
It’s time for an integrated solution involving full-service carriers, low-cost carriers and surface transport providers. Read More
The short-term rental industry is booming – but will it last?
News / Online
The short-term rental industry is booming – but will it last?
By Jill Menze | June 14, 2021
The alternative accommodations market is headed for a record summer, but as people return to work and school, can that trajectory be sustained? Read More
Business travel restart is vital for corporate innovation
News / Distribution
Business travel restart is vital for corporate innovation
By Linda Fox | June 11, 2021
Executives fear a big innovation gap is on the way if business travel doesn’t restart soon and corporations avoid in-person meetings. Read More
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Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Lovu wants to become the app for romance travel
By Mitra Sorrells | June 11, 2021
 Lovu is an app for romance travel booking, with options for users to do it themselves or to work with a travel advisor.   Read More
WEBINAR REPLAY! Survey says: The new trends shaping travel
News / Distribution
WEBINAR REPLAY! Survey says: The new trends shaping travel
By PhocusWire | June 10, 2021
Amadeus recently polled hoteliers around the world as part of a new research report, and will share valuable insight into not only what COVID-19 crisis strategies are working, but also what hoteliers... Read More
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News / Online
RedDoorz adds fourth brand, unveils Sunerra Hotels
By WebinTravel | June 10, 2021
The first property for RedDoorz's new mid-scale brand Sunerra is in Jakarta, Indonesia. Read More
Outdoorsy leads Collective Retreats’ $23M funding round, enters new strategic partnership
News / Online
Outdoorsy leads Collective Retreats’ $23M funding round, enters new strategic partnership
By Jill Menze | June 9, 2021
Together, RV rental platform Outdoorsy and luxury retreats business Collective Retreats will develop new accommodation offerings. Read More
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News / Online
Can travel platforms find ways to regulate themselves?
By Linda Fox | June 9, 2021
The European Purpose Project - launched by a number of brands including ground transport specialist Bolt - is putting together a code of conduct for platforms. Read More
Customer engagement strategy key to rebuilding traveler confidence
News / Online
Customer engagement strategy key to rebuilding traveler confidence
By Linda Fox | June 9, 2021
Only a fifth of consumers feel safe traveling now with many relying on the vaccine rollout before they travel. Read More
GDS travel agency air bookings running at 62% lower than 2019
News / Distribution
GDS travel agency air bookings running at 62% lower than 2019
By Kevin May | June 8, 2021
Air tickets being sold by travel agencies via the global distribution system are recovering much slower than those for hotel bookings, data disclosed by Sabre shows. Read More
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News / Online
Q&A: OYO on how it wants to emerge from the COVID crisis
By Mitra Sorrells | June 8, 2021
Abhinav Sinha, COO of India-based OYO, discusses what the company has learned through the pandemic, new tech products it has launched and its plans for future growth. Read More
VTrips makes string of acquisitions as consolidation in vacation rentals continues
News / Distribution
VTrips makes string of acquisitions as consolidation in vacation rentals continues
By Jill Menze | June 7, 2021
VTrips has acquired Tennessee-based Resort Property Management as well as Florida-based Distinctive Beach Rentals and Resort Collection. Read More
What is corporate travel's sequel post-pandemic?
News / Distribution
What is corporate travel's sequel post-pandemic?
By Linda Fox | June 7, 2021
As business travelers look to get back on the road, what will change for better or worse post-pandemic? Read More
VIDEO: Fighting fraud in vacation rentals
News / Online
VIDEO: Fighting fraud in vacation rentals
By PhocusWire | June 7, 2021
Speaking during PhocusWire Pulse: Decoding Travel Security, Expedia Group's James Cassidy explains how booking vacation homes via an intermediary comes with certain protections. Read More
Why hotels are experiencing a sweet moment in direct sales
Opinion / Distribution
Why hotels are experiencing a sweet moment in direct sales
By Pablo Delgado - Mirai | June 4, 2021
A huge increase in share has meant that many hoteliers have changed their passive or neutral attitudes towards direct sales, considering it a strategic pillar in their distribution. Read More
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