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PhocusWire's in-depth coverage of the travel, tourism and hospitality industry with its distribution process and systems, featuring news, analysis, interviews, research and more.
Short-term rentals and misalignment of the marketplace
Opinion / Distribution
Short-term rentals and misalignment of the marketplace
By Jared Alster - Dune7 | July 29, 2020
The distribution landscape for short-term vacation rentals is dominated by marketplaces. However, the... Read More
COVID-19 summer booking trends for hoteliers
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COVID-19 summer booking trends for hoteliers
By Alison Guillot - Amadeus | July 29, 2020
Discover the latest travel and hotel booking trends during the coronavirus pandemic and how to... Read More
Another ancillary revenue for airlines: seat-blocking tech during a pandemic
News / Distribution
Another ancillary revenue for airlines: seat-blocking tech during a pandemic
By Kevin May | July 28, 2020
Buying an entire row or the seat next to you would, previously, have been a fairly niche purchase and... Read More
APAC travelers prefer international chain hotels post-pandemic, look to agents for help
News / Distribution
APAC travelers prefer international chain hotels post-pandemic, look to agents for help
By Linda Fox | July 27, 2020
The study from Sabre reveals travelers are gravitating towards branded chain properties because of... Read More
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Opinion / Distribution
Is NDC going to survive COVID-19? One airline group gives an unequivocal “Yes!”
By Philippe Der Arslanian - Answair | July 27, 2020
Resources have been slashed, investments cut, strategic programs paused and, more than ever, executive... Read More
Two unexpected hotel trends to watch during COVID-19 recovery
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Two unexpected hotel trends to watch during COVID-19 recovery
By Onyx | July 27, 2020
We’ve broken down two key global and U.S. trends that are shaping our outlook for hotel and travel... Read More
Didi Chuxing targets younger demographic with Huaxiaozhu ride-hailing service
News / Distribution
Didi Chuxing targets younger demographic with Huaxiaozhu ride-hailing service
By Linda Fox | July 23, 2020
Didi Chuxing has launched a cheaper ride-hailing service called Huaxiaozhu and targeting younger... Read More
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News / Distribution
Member for the moment or loyal for life? Loyalty programs revisited
By PhocusWire | July 23, 2020
U.S. travel companies are spending millions of dollars developing and implementing loyalty programs.... Read More
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News / Distribution
Gett raises $100M to grow B2B corporate travel business ahead of possible IPO
By Mitra Sorrells | July 21, 2020
Gett says it is now fully funded and plans to expand its ground transportation platform globally.... Read More
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News / Distribution
Booking.com creates rebooking incentive with money back for travelers, waived commission for suppliers
By Mitra Sorrells | July 20, 2020
Booking.com’s new travel incentive gives customers a 15% reward if they rebook stays they had... Read More
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