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IATA warns of “chaotic” airport scenes if governments fail to adopt digital COVID checks

By Jill Menze | May 27, 2021

According to IATA, airport processing times have ballooned to three hours per trip and could reach as long as eight hours. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: Live The World wants to be a content guide for slow travel

By Linda Fox | May 26, 2021

Live The World wants to help travelers find local, authentic experiences. The travel planning platform recently attracted €300,000 in pre-seed funding from angel investors. Read More

Interview / Distribution

In The Big Chair - Sankar Narayan of SiteMinder

By Linda Fox | May 26, 2021

Sankar Narayan took up the reins at SiteMinder's first CEO in late 2018, joining from Xero, a cloud accounting software company. He previously held roles at technology and travel brands including Virgin... Read More

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Forter valued at $3B following $300M Series F round

By Jill Menze | May 25, 2021

The e-commerce fraud prevention service says it has doubled its revenue over the past 12 months. Read More

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MakeMyTrip optimistic of domestic recovery in second half of 2021

By Linda Fox | May 25, 2021

The company has seen gains from domestic tourism in the third and fourth quarter of its 2021 fiscal year but it expects the impact of the second wave of COVID-19 on its financial results to be greater... Read More

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Corporate travel policies changing as hybrid patterns kick in

By Linda Fox | May 25, 2021

Decision makers in business travel believe remote work could lead to more business travel over time. Read More

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Expedia hires Apple, Verizon execs as part of restructuring plan

By Mitra Sorrells | May 24, 2021

Expedia Group is adding top executives from Apple and Verizon as part of an operational restructuring that also includes the departure of three current executives. Read More

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Lastminute.com Group sees bookings improvement, tweaks management

By Linda Fox | May 24, 2021

Lastminute Holding says it narrowed its net loss in Q1 2021 to €12.7 million versus €16.7 million in Q4 2020. Read More

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The push for direct bookings: Hotels can have it both ways

By PhocusWire | May 24, 2021

Numerous reports suggest that hotels have seen a swing toward consumers booking direct as lockdown restrictions ease and travel resume. Read More

News / Online

Google, UNWTO partner to provide data and training to aid destinations in recovery

By Mitra Sorrells | May 24, 2021

The new agreement between Google and the UNWTO builds on pilot programs launched in the Middle East and Africa starting last September. Read More

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Awaze boosts rental portfolio through further acquisitions in Europe

By Linda Fox | May 21, 2021

Acquisitions in the U.K. and Denmark have added about 1,000 new homes to Awaze's existing porfolio. Read More

News / Technology

How the COVID-19 crisis is accelerating transformation of travel payments

By Mitra Sorrells | May 21, 2021

A new study from Amadeus finds trends that were emerging pre-pandemic – especially related to the adoption of alternative payment methods – are quickening across all sectors of travel. Read More

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Buoyed by vaccine passports, travel managers are “optimistic” about return of business travel

By Jill Menze | May 21, 2021

According to report from GBTA, three in four travel buyers feel their employees are willing to travel thanks in part to digital health passports. Read More

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Airlines are finding new ways to boost traveler confidence

By Linda Fox | May 20, 2021

COVID insurance policies and providing consistent information are among measures carriers are taking to entice travelers. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: Washbnb offers a tech-enabled linen solution for short-term rental hosts

By Jill Menze | May 20, 2021

Founded in 2020, Washbnb’s tech-enabled linen solution simplifies rental, logistics and laundry through an environmentally sustainable service. Read More

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