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Hilton encouraged by improvements, upbeat on current trends

By Linda Fox | November 5, 2020

Hilton has seen encouraging trends in the third quarter of 2020, which it expects will continue into the final few months of the year. Read More

News / Online

Travello looks to growth with acquisition of Backpacker Deals

By Linda Fox | November 5, 2020

Travello claims Australia-based Backpacker Deals is the largest online travel agency targeting the youth market in the country, as well as in New Zealand. Read More

News / Online

Expedia Group Q3 “better than expected,” Vrbo up YoY

By Mitra Sorrells | November 4, 2020

Expedia Group CEO Peter Kern says the company intends to be "more bold" on pushing the Vrbo brand while it also pursues a broad cost-cutting strategy. Read More

News / Online

How Airbnb has resisted the pandemic, adapted to new demands

By Kevin May | November 4, 2020

Data shows where Airbnb sits in the wider accommodation ecosystem, as brands attempt to form some basis of recovery. Read More

Opinion / Distribution

Five ways airline loyalty might look different in 2021

By Mark Ross-Smith | November 4, 2020

Given the industry-destroying events of 2020, what will airline loyalty programs look like 12 months from now? Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: Trip Affiliates Network provides tech solutions for travel agents, wholesalers and hotels

By Mitra Sorrells | November 4, 2020

Trip Affiliates Network’s solutions include integrated booking systems for flights, hotels, activities and transfers, plus dynamic packages and digital payment solutions. Read More

Opinion / Distribution

A reset in hotel bookings is happening right now

By Mike Ford - SiteMinder | November 4, 2020

The hotel booking cycle generally goes through five key stages until it resets into a different normal. Here's what to know. Read More

News / Technology

Study: 66% of travel brands not prepared to meet SCA deadline

By Jill Menze | November 3, 2020

According to a report from Amadeus, COVID-19 has delayed Strong Customer Authentication (SCA) implementation by an average of six months. Read More

Interview / Online

Sounding Off: Coronavirus strategies might have unintended longevity

By PhocusWire | October 30, 2020

The travel restrictions imposed on people for the better part of 2020 might inspire a wider appreciation of their own cultures, attractions, cities and more. Read More

News / Online

Viator ends speculation of Tripadvisor sale, talks quality strategy, Google

By Jill Menze | October 29, 2020

Speaking at Arival 360, Viator president Ben Drew explained how Viator's strategy differs from Tripadvisor's, the importance of supplier quality and its relationship with Google. Read More

Interview / Distribution

How I Got Here, episode 48 - Tobias Ragge of HRS

By PhocusWire | October 29, 2020

The story of HRS is one of geographic growth, expansion into new business areas and a handing over of the baton from father to son. Tobias Ragge explains it all to Mozio's David Litwak and Kevin May of... Read More

News / Online

VIDEO: Beyond travel and what's next for a decimated industry

By Kevin May | October 28, 2020

Travel companies are responding to new demands during the pandemic and beyond, with a close eye on how the situation is constantly evolving. Read More

News / Distribution

Phocuswright Conference 2020 Preview: It's a period of reckoning for hotels

By Kevin May | October 27, 2020

The pre-pandemic fierce yet healthy competition between hotels and rentals for the leisure traveler is now more acute than it has ever been. It's going to be a tough ride ahead. Read More

News / Distribution

VIDEO: Travelport CEO Greg Webb on recovery and reality of NDC

By Kevin May | October 27, 2020

It's been quite a first year or so at the helm of Travelport for its CEO Greg Webb. But he already has some firm views on what works and what doesn't for the distribution and tech business. Read More

News / Distribution

Knowing your guest is no longer a luxury

By Peter Waters - Amadeus | October 27, 2020

Hoteliers that can unlock the power of guest data will be ideally positioned to create lasting, meaningful guest relationships and ultimately drive recovery and future growth. Read More

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