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Why 1989 holds the key to hospitality's recovery

By Chinmai Sharma - RateGain | August 23, 2020

This was the year when the hospitality industry went through a "democratization" as hotel chains joined forces to create the first electronic distribution company, THISCO, changing the industry forever. Read More

News / Online

Despegar gets $200M in investments, sees “positive trend” in bookings

By Mitra Sorrells | August 21, 2020

Despegar's bookings declined 94% year-over-year in the second quarter, but the company is expressing optimism fueled by two new investments. Read More

Interview / Online

Sounding Off: Google's alienation of travel brands masks the ecosystem's other issues

By PhocusWire | August 21, 2020

Another week, another round of issues surrounding Google and its role in the world of travel advertising. Read More

Opinion / Online

Does your hotel need a commercial strategist?

By Sharad Kapur | August 20, 2020

Here's why hotels should consider a "commercial strategist" role as the lead-in position for all commercial operations. Read More

Interview / Distribution

Phocuswright Europe 2020 preview: Out of Office with… Julian Weselek

By PhocusWire | August 18, 2020

In a series of interviews with executives participating in the online event in September, PhocusWire finds out what they have learned from the COVID-19 crisis... Next up: Tourlane's Julian Weselek. Read More

News / Distribution

REPORT: COVID-19 Hotel Forecast - Phuket

By PhocusWire | August 18, 2020

Despite Thailand and Phuket having every economic incentive to restart tourism as quickly as possible, the government has set public health as the top priority and has acted prudently regarding... Read More

Interview / Online

Phocuswright Europe 2020 preview: Out of Office with… Guido Becher

By PhocusWire | August 14, 2020

In a series of interviews with executives participating in the online event in September, PhocusWire finds out what they have learned from the COVID-19 crisis. Next up: Rappi Travel's Guido Becher. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: TourOpp offers both distribution and communication services for tour and activity operators

By Mitra Sorrells | August 12, 2020

The company has two offerings - an online travel agency selling tours and activities and an automated messaging system to assisst tour operators. Read More

News / Technology

Technology and governments (sorry) have vital roles to play in tourism's recovery

By Kevin May | August 11, 2020

The role of digital services, governments and regional organizations will be forced to come to the fore if the globe is to get back to the $9 trillion tourism economy it had pre-pandemic. Read More

News / Startups

Hotel booking platform Splitty acquires assets of Cancelon

By Mitra Sorrells | August 11, 2020

Splitty says the deal will create a "distinctive OTA" with low expenses and high value for consumers. Read More

News / Distribution

Sabre revenue slumps to less than a tenth from the same period in 2019

By Kevin May | August 7, 2020

Distribution and technology giant Sabre is using the pandemic to "right-size" the business in the wake of the huge disruption to passenger and service volumes. Read More

News / Online

Booking Holdings feels "full impact" of coronavirus as gross bookings plunge 91% in Q2 2020

By Jill Menze | August 6, 2020

CEO Glenn Fogel believes it will be years and not quarters before the travel market returns to pre-COVID dollars. Read More

News / Online

Hilton lost $432M in Q2 2020 but says occupancy now recovering in most markets

By Mitra Sorrells | August 6, 2020

Hilton's occupancy levels were up about 20 percentage points in the United States and 15 percentage points in Asia between April and June. Read More

Interview / Online

Phocuswright Europe 2020 preview: Out of Office with… Oliver Dlouhy

By PhocusWire | August 6, 2020

In a series of interviews with executives participating in the online event in September, PhocusWire finds out what they have learned from the COVID-19 crisis. Read More

News / Distribution

Accor sees super-short booking window emerge, €200M cost-savings put into place

By Linda Fox | August 5, 2020

Outlining plans for a further €200 million in recurring savings, Accor's CEO described the current situation as “global, sudden, violent and unprecedented.” Read More

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