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Fastpayhotels acquires accommodation business assets of North America Destinations

By Kevin May | February 9, 2021

Some 300 clients of North America Destinations in the U.S., Canada, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Paraguay and Colombia will also get last-minute availability and access to thousands of vacation rental... Read More

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Go2Joy raises $2.3M in Series A+ round

By Linda Fox | February 8, 2021

Vietnam-based hotel booking specialist Go2Joy plans to use its Series A+ funding for sales and marketing. Read More

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On the Beach hopes to boost market share through recent investments

By Linda Fox | February 5, 2021

On the Beach says consumer demand is very weak currently with traffic, bookings and online marketing spend for four months ended January 31, 2021, down more than 70%. Read More

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Yatra sees improving India domestic market, international remains slow

By Linda Fox | February 5, 2021

Yatra says new corporate travel signings are boosting its growth and that it also has a growing pipeline of potential customers. Read More

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Tripadvisor's Bokun creates activities service with JTB online giant in Japan

By Kevin May | February 5, 2021

JTB Bokun is the first partnership by the Bokun tours and activities tech platform with a domestic OTA. Read More

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Kiwi.com draws rash of complaints for not paying air refunds

By Jaime Biesiada - Travel Weekly | February 4, 2021

The agency is accused of not dispersing refunds on air travel canceled by airlines due to COVID-19. It claims the refunds have been delayed by the volume of requests due to the pandemic. Read More

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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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

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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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