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Expedia opens up discount rates to COVID-hit travel agency partners

By Kevin May | February 3, 2021

The company's affiliate program, which has around 10,000 agency partners, will be opened up so that exclusive rates for hotel and air ticket packages are available for all. Read More

News / Technology

WEBINAR REPLAY! How travel can leverage payment technology for a smart COVID-19 recovery

By PhocusWire | February 2, 2021

As airlines and travel agencies plan their comeback, it is essential they have access to the most recent and relevant research enabling them to make smart decisions on how to mitigate the economic... Read More

News / Distribution

Hotel direct channels gained share of bookings in 2020

By Mitra Sorrells | February 2, 2021

A new report from SiteMinder details the top booking revenue sources in markets around the world. Read More

News / Online

Grab boosts liquidity with $2B loan facility

By Linda Fox | February 1, 2021

Grab says the five-year term loan enables it to boost liquidity and mix up its funding sources. Read More

News / Online

Chinese travelers more positive about travel in 2021 than regional neighbors

By Linda Fox | February 1, 2021

Domestic searches led in December 2020 in many APAC countries with the exception of Singapore, according to Expedia's research. Read More

News / Online

As short-term rental demand slumps, destination markets prove bright spot

By Jill Menze | January 28, 2021

While overall, short-term rental demand dropped by 15.3% in December 2020, demand trends vary considerably by location type. Read More

News / Distribution

What's next for airline distribution as IATA pushes its retailing vision?

By Linda Fox | January 26, 2021

IATA lays out our three areas of focus in 2021 to get closer to airline retailing. Read More

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News / Technology

Alliance Reservations Network launches direct group booking technology

By Mitra Sorrells | January 26, 2021

The system, known as GPS Link, connects ARN’s Group Productivity Solution booking platform with a hotel chain’s central reservation systems. Read More

News / Distribution

Airlines need April bookings increase to prevent financial woes

By Linda Fox | January 25, 2021

Pent-up demand for summer 2021 bookings will provide a much needed boost to airlines. Read More

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Domestic air tickets igniting travel rebound in some markets

By Kevin May | January 25, 2021

A six-month outlook for the top ten domestic air travel markets is showing a confidence in consumers to return to the skies - at least in terms of heading to destinations in their own countries. Read More

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Hopper connects with Lufthansa Group as first NDC partner

By Mitra Sorrells | January 22, 2021

The partnership gives Hopper access to the airlines’ branded fares, bundles, ancillary product offerings and “Continuous Pricing” price offers. Read More

News / Online

Maps.me lands $50M round, plans mobile wallet

By Linda Fox | January 21, 2021

Maps.me plans to bring decentralized finance for travel purchases to its users following the new funding round. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: The Hospitality Gig aims to provide a talent pool of flexible workers to the industry

By Linda Fox | January 20, 2021

The startup is looking to connect people looking for flexible work, job shares or fractional roles across all disciplines in hospitality with companies needing to fill those roles. Read More

News / Distribution

WEBINAR REPLAY! How to shape your 2021 revenue strategy with forward-looking data

By PhocusWire | January 19, 2021

We'll show you how you can leverage forward-looking data to get ahead of the competition, align your commercial teams and better anticipate changing consumer behavior. Read More