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MakeMyTrip optimistic of domestic recovery in second half of 2021

By Linda Fox | May 25, 2021

The company has seen gains from domestic tourism in the third and fourth quarter of its 2021 fiscal year but it expects the impact of the second wave of COVID-19 on its financial results to be greater... Read More

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Airbnb unveils “most comprehensive update ever,” offering new flexibility, easier host signup

By Jill Menze | May 24, 2021

Airbnb has introduced more than 100 platform innovations and updates to capture travel demand and increase its pool of and support for hosts. Read More

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The push for direct bookings: Hotels can have it both ways

By PhocusWire | May 24, 2021

Numerous reports suggest that hotels have seen a swing toward consumers booking direct as lockdown restrictions ease and travel resume. Read More

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Buoyed by vaccine passports, travel managers are “optimistic” about return of business travel

By Jill Menze | May 21, 2021

According to report from GBTA, three in four travel buyers feel their employees are willing to travel thanks in part to digital health passports. Read More

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Brazil drags Despegar earnings down as COVID spike hits

By Linda Fox | May 19, 2021

Despegar, the Latin American online travel agency, reported a $20 million loss in EBITDA for Q1 2021 as the second COVID-19 wave hit. Read More

Opinion / Distribution

Will bureaucracy over vaccinations kill the travel industry?

By Dan Richards - Global Rescue | May 19, 2021

Governments need to achieve a level of coordination to ensure the smooth reopening of borders. Read More

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Black hospitality employees disproportionately lost jobs during COVID, remain under-represented in leadership

By Jill Menze | May 19, 2021

According to a study from the Castell Project, Black employees lost share of hospitality industry employment and remained under-represented in leadership over the past year. Read More

News / Startups

Wellness travel platform Vacayou raises $3.3M

By Mitra Sorrells | May 18, 2021

Vacayou is launching in beta with more than 100 package options such as spa getaways, wellness retreats and active travel experiences.[ Read More

News / Online

Gojek and Tokopedia merge to create GoTo Group

By Linda Fox | May 18, 2021

The combined Gojek-Tokopedia entity is tagging itself the "go to" ecosystem for daily life. Read More

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Short-term rental demand surpasses 2019 levels

By Jill Menze | May 17, 2021

In the U.S., April marks the first month since the start of the coronavirus pandemic to surpass 2019 performance, though other regions lag behind. Read More

Opinion / Technology

How to help DMOs transform travel through data and technology

By Luca Romozzi - Sojern | May 14, 2021

A modern approach to destination marketing is needed, especially in this upcoming recovery phase, combining technology and collaboration. Read More

News / Online

Airbnb revenue climbs 5% as travel rebounded in Q1 2021

By Jill Menze | May 13, 2021

Airbnb revenue grew 5% to $887 million in the first quarter of 2021, though losses mounted to $1.2 billion. Read More

News / Distribution

Hotel booking windows gradually lengthening as traveler confidence returns

By Linda Fox | May 13, 2021

Occupancy rates vary in different regions, according to a report, with China hitting rates of 60% and North America 50%, but Europe is still trailing at around 18%, attributed to a slower easing of... Read More

Interview / Online

How I Got Here, episode 64 - John Guscic of Webjet

By PhocusWire | May 13, 2021

John Guscic's path to the top of Webjet is a different one to those that many leaders have taken, having sat on its board of directors since the early 2000s, as he explains to Mozio's David Litwak... Read More

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Priceline acquires Germany-based startup Flyiin

By Jill Menze | May 11, 2021

According to Priceline, the acquisition will help Booking Holdings build out its flights business as part of the online travel giant’s long-touted “connected trip” strategy. Read More

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