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How I Got Here, episode 32 - Ben Baldanza of Spirit Airlines
Interview / Distribution
How I Got Here, episode 32 - Ben Baldanza of Spirit Airlines
By PhocusWire | July 9, 2020
Ben Baldanza is credited with transforming Spirit Airlines into an ultra-low-cost carrier and creating many of the strategies that its rivals have since copied. He talks to PhocusWire's Kevin May and... Read More
Q&A: Sabre on equitable deals in airline distribution
News / Distribution
Q&A: Sabre on equitable deals in airline distribution
By Linda Fox | July 6, 2020
Sabre executive vice president Wade Jones discusses what he believes constitutes a fair distribution deal with airlines. Read More
Airline merchandizing - Finding growth in a time of survival
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Airline merchandizing - Finding growth in a time of survival
By Datalex | July 6, 2020
Traditional industry benchmarks, KPIs and insights are now obsolete. However, while uncertainty rules the day, it is still possible to find new growth, as the industry continues to restart its... Read More
InPhocus, episode 16 - Tales with some optimism
News / Technology
InPhocus, episode 16 - Tales with some optimism
By PhocusWire | July 3, 2020
In the latest episode of InPhocus, we speak to Klaus Kohlmeyer about a unique collection of interviews with hoteliers for his own podcast, Unconstrained Conversations. Read More
Travelport returns corporate travel tech Locomote to original founders
News / Technology
Travelport returns corporate travel tech Locomote to original founders
By Linda Fox | July 3, 2020
The company originally announced the acquisition of a 49% stake in Australia-based Locomote in August 2014, ahead of its IPO in late-September of the same year. Read More
Tobias Wann leaves as CEO of OYO's vacation rental unit
News / Distribution
Tobias Wann leaves as CEO of OYO's vacation rental unit
By Linda Fox | July 2, 2020
After a year heading OYO Vacation Homes, Tobias Wann has handed the reins to chief operating officer Raj Kamal. Read More
WEBINAR REPLAY! Everything you need to know about open and secure travel marketplaces
News / Technology
WEBINAR REPLAY! Everything you need to know about open and secure travel marketplaces
By PhocusWire | July 2, 2020
This free webinar is your chance to understand how the distribution model is changing and how players across the industries are seizing the opportunity to think in a new, deeper and more secure... Read More
Amadeus touts human-tech hybrid for travel's future
News / Technology
Amadeus touts human-tech hybrid for travel's future
By Linda Fox | July 1, 2020
Amadeus says AI is playing an increasing role in travel distribution, but the need for humans remains. Read More
REPORT: COVID-19 Hotel Forecast - Chicago
News / Distribution
REPORT: COVID-19 Hotel Forecast - Chicago
By PhocusWire | July 1, 2020
The state should be commended for creating a plan, clearly defining the metrics required to be met in order to advance to the next phase and continually communicating progress by publishing a robust... Read More
Huge ground for hospitality industry to make up in Black representation
News / Online
Huge ground for hospitality industry to make up in Black representation
By Linda Fox | June 30, 2020
Almost one in five people (19%) working in the hospitality industry are Black, but a review of 630 hotel companies reveals that 84% do not include any executives from the Black community. Read More
How one startup used the downtime to improve life for travel buyers and suppliers
News / Startups
How one startup used the downtime to improve life for travel buyers and suppliers
By Linda Fox | June 29, 2020
The team at vintage car tour company Nowaday has spent the downtime created by COVID-19 to build an online workplace for travel buyers and suppliers. Read More
Hotel distribution post-pandemic - How not to throw caution to the wind
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Hotel distribution post-pandemic - How not to throw caution to the wind
By Nir Dupler - Fornova | June 29, 2020
With travel now opening up at a tethering pace after months of no demand, the hospitality industry is in survival mode. Shaving costs swiftly and effectively is the need of the hour.  Read More
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Paving the road ahead for activities in the new normal of travel
By Eric Gnock Fah - Klook | June 29, 2020
In order to capture growth in this current climate, businesses need to be opportunistic, agile and innovative, and partner-centric. Read More
Using data to inform your hotel's rebound and recovery
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Using data to inform your hotel's rebound and recovery
By Cori Uddenberg - Screen Pilot | June 29, 2020
The age of coronavirus is high on questions and low on answers. Many of the challenges COVID-19 brought with it have no precedent, leaving brands scrambling for solutions.   Read More
WEBINAR REPLAY! Steering the comeback: Hotel revenue management recovery planning
News / Distribution
WEBINAR REPLAY! Steering the comeback: Hotel revenue management recovery planning
By PhocusWire | June 25, 2020
The hotel sector is gradually transitioning into a new phase of the coronavirus crisis that will see many properties consider how they can reopen and welcome guests. Read More
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