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Travel + Leisure Co. launches online booking platform

By Jill Menze | February 17, 2021

Travel + Leisure Co., formerly known as Wyndham Destinations, has launched a vacation booking platform as part of the company's rebrand. Read More

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Future-Proofing Travel: Decius Valmorbida of Amadeus

By PhocusWire | February 17, 2021

In this series of one-to-one interviews with business leaders, we ask them to detail changes that are coming now and in the future. Our guest for this episode is Decius Valmorbida, president of the... Read More

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Sabre revenues fall by 66% during COVID-hit 2020

By Kevin May | February 16, 2021

The company says its metrics were negatively impacted by the onslaught of the coronavirus pandemic but a number of cost-cutting measures put in place during the year partially offset the impact. Read More

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EasyJet boss talks sustainability, business travel and uncomfortable decisions

By Linda Fox | February 15, 2021

EasyJet's boss, Johan Lundgren, points to previous crises as proof that demand will rebound. Read More

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Expedia Group pulls Vrbo from Google’s vacation rental metasearch product

By Mitra Sorrells | February 11, 2021

Expedia Group's revenue and gross bookings were both down 67% in the fourth quarter of 2020 compared to the same period in 2019. Read More

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STARTUP STAGE: Imagine Experiences wants to bring unique tours to locals and tourists

By Linda Fox | February 11, 2021

The company has put together a network of expert tour guides to help design fresh ideas to attract locals as well as travelers, once restrictions lift. Read More

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Uber reports uptick in revenue as delivery remains bright spot

By Jill Menze | February 10, 2021

Uber boosted its revenue by 13% to $3.2 billion in the fourth quarter of 2020. Read More

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TUI continues cost-saving program, looks to summer recovery

By Linda Fox | February 9, 2021

The tour operation giant confirmed its third financial package of €1.8 billion, which will help the business bridge liquidity to the summer months. Read More

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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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