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Business travel restart is vital for corporate innovation

By Linda Fox | June 11, 2021

Executives fear a big innovation gap is on the way if business travel doesn’t restart soon and corporations avoid in-person meetings. Read More

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VIDEO: System security in travel is a constant battle

By PhocusWire | June 11, 2021

We speak to Raullen Chai, CEO of IoTex, about travel system breaches and what the industry can do to spot attacks and react to them quickly. Read More

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Outdoorsy leads Collective Retreats’ $23M funding round, enters new strategic partnership

By Jill Menze | June 9, 2021

Together, RV rental platform Outdoorsy and luxury retreats business Collective Retreats will develop new accommodation offerings. Read More

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Customer engagement strategy key to rebuilding traveler confidence

By Linda Fox | June 9, 2021

Only a fifth of consumers feel safe traveling now with many relying on the vaccine rollout before they travel. Read More

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Is there a role for NFTs in travel?

By Jill Menze | June 9, 2021

Non-fungible tokens could present an opportunity for travelers to gain clout and for providers to connect with their audiences. Read More

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GDS travel agency air bookings running at 62% lower than 2019

By Kevin May | June 8, 2021

Air tickets being sold by travel agencies via the global distribution system are recovering much slower than those for hotel bookings, data disclosed by Sabre shows. Read More

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Q&A: OYO on how it wants to emerge from the COVID crisis

By Mitra Sorrells | June 8, 2021

Abhinav Sinha, COO of India-based OYO, discusses what the company has learned through the pandemic, new tech products it has launched and its plans for future growth. Read More

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What is corporate travel's sequel post-pandemic?

By Linda Fox | June 7, 2021

As business travelers look to get back on the road, what will change for better or worse post-pandemic? Read More

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RVezy drives away with $20M funding from dating app founder

By Kevin May | June 7, 2021

The latest backing from the entrepreneur is being used to continue RVezy's expansion into the U.S. from its domestic market of Canada. Read More

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VIDEO: Fighting fraud in vacation rentals

By PhocusWire | June 7, 2021

Speaking during PhocusWire Pulse: Decoding Travel Security, Expedia Group's James Cassidy explains how booking vacation homes via an intermediary comes with certain protections. Read More

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Sounding Off: Who is leading the leaders in recovery?

By PhocusWire | June 4, 2021

Brands compete and the recovery will renew the intense rivalries that exist across the sector, but the wellbeing of the sector and its people can be achieved with cooperation and sharing of knowledge in... Read More

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Agoda CEO John Brown on the tech that differentiates

By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WiT | June 4, 2021

Agoda CEO John Brown says the strategic use of artificial intelligence can be the key to winning customers for online travel agencies. Read More

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FlixMobility valued at $3B following $650M funding round

By Jill Menze | June 3, 2021

FlixMobility will use the round to expand its FlixBus offerings in the United States, as well as grow the FlixBus and FlixTrain networks across Europe. Read More

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VIDEO: Understanding decentralized, secure tech for travel ID and verification

By PhocusWire | June 3, 2021

The COVID crisis has accelerated interest in decentralized, contactless identity solutions using blockchain for data exchange. Read More

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TUI enlists Nezasa to develop new multi-day tours platform

By Mitra Sorrells | June 1, 2021

The two companies will work together to create a platform for the digital production of personalized multi-day tours across all TUI markets. Read More

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