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GuestReady returns to growth focus with acquisition of The Porto Concierge
By Mitra Sorrells | March 18, 2021
GuestReady has acquired The Porto Concierge, the largest short-term rental management company in Portugal, and aims to grow to 10,000 properties by 2023.  Read More
How pandemic-led consumer behaviors might play out in travel
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How pandemic-led consumer behaviors might play out in travel
By Linda Fox | March 18, 2021
We look at some of Euromonitor's consumer trends for 2021 and how they're impacting travel and its attempts to recover from the coronavirus pandemic. Read More
How I Got Here, episode 56 - Steve Domin of Duffel
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How I Got Here, episode 56 - Steve Domin of Duffel
By PhocusWire | March 18, 2021
Duffel eventually emerged into the public eye with a sizeable investment round and a number of important partners, including American Airlines and British Airways, as Steve Domin tells Mozio's David... Read More
Hostelworld sees revenue decline 81%, continues to bet on experiences
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Hostelworld sees revenue decline 81%, continues to bet on experiences
By Linda Fox | March 17, 2021
Hostelworld says improvements in marketing, user experience and inventory will help it emerge stronger from the pandemic. Read More
WATCH: Visualization of how 2020 ended for public digital travel brands
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WATCH: Visualization of how 2020 ended for public digital travel brands
By Kevin May | March 16, 2021
After an initial flurry of activity for travel brands in the third quarter, as lockdown restrictions eased in some countries, 2020 ended on a downbeat note for many companies. Read More
How travel brands are using Apple's App Clip to drive engagement, touchless experiences
News / Technology
How travel brands are using Apple's App Clip to drive engagement, touchless experiences
By Jill Menze | March 16, 2021
Brands including KKday, Caesars Entertainment and Expedia Group have developed App Clip solutions to provide a frictionless experience for travelers while increasing customer engagement. Read More
Airlines turn to traveler intent data to forecast demand
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Airlines turn to traveler intent data to forecast demand
By Linda Fox | March 15, 2021
As restrictions lift and travel recovers, historical booking data can no longer be relied on. Read More
What Vacasa acquiring TurnKey means for the market and rental's recovery
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What Vacasa acquiring TurnKey means for the market and rental's recovery
By Jill Menze | March 15, 2021
Property management and vacation rental specialists weigh in on Vacasa's recent acquisition of TurnKey Vacation Rentals and the future of consolidation in the space. Read More
Q&A: Why this startup founder designed a home-share platform with women's safety in mind
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Q&A: Why this startup founder designed a home-share platform with women's safety in mind
By Jill Menze | March 12, 2021
Following a harassment episode at an Airbnb, startup founder Yaa Priscilla Birago created Femmebnb, a female-only short-term rental platform. Read More
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One year on from COVID, Italian hoteliers recognize Booking.com is not the enemy
By Mitra Sorrells | March 12, 2021
Florence hotelier Giancarlo Carniani checks in to explain what has changed - and what remains the same - since last March. Read More
Despegar "encouraged" by Q4 2020 performance, cautions "bumpy" road ahead
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Despegar "encouraged" by Q4 2020 performance, cautions "bumpy" road ahead
By Jill Menze | March 11, 2021
Room nights increased quarter-over-quarter, while on a year-over-year basis, transactions and room nights decreased 56% and 61%, respectively. Read More
Intrepid Travel enters strategic partnership with Genairgy on pursuit to become $1B adventure travel company
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Intrepid Travel enters strategic partnership with Genairgy on pursuit to become $1B adventure travel company
By Jill Menze | March 11, 2021
Intrepid says the partnership, which will facilitate the company’s growth strategy in four key areas, will help it become the first $1 billion adventure travel company by 2025. Read More
Vacasa acquires TurnKey Vacation Rentals as pandemic spikes demand in the sector
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Vacasa acquires TurnKey Vacation Rentals as pandemic spikes demand in the sector
By Jill Menze | March 11, 2021
Major consolidation is underway in the vacation rental management sector with Vacasa announcing plans to acquire TurnKey Vacation Rentals. Read More
United Airlines on the environment and being recovery ready
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United Airlines on the environment and being recovery ready
By Linda Fox | March 11, 2021
CEO Scott Kirby claims the airline managed to get ahead of most airlines when the COVID-19 crisis hit and that its measures will stand it in good stead coming out the other side. Read More
Yieldin gets venture funding for global growth
News / Startups
Yieldin gets venture funding for global growth
By Linda Fox | March 11, 2021
Yieldin plans to accelerate expansion and is focusing on Latin America following investment from Team ABC. Read More
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