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Future-Proofing Travel: Emily Weiss of Accenture

By PhocusWire | April 23, 2021

Our guest for this episode of Future-Proofing Travel is Emily Weiss, managing director and global travel industry lead at Accenture. Read More

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Tripadvisor's Viator to provide activity content to Booking.com

By Kevin May | April 22, 2021

The partnership will begin with content for North America and Europe, with other destinations to come over the course of 2021. Read More

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How I Got Here, episode 61 - Juan de Antonio of Cabify

By PhocusWire | April 22, 2021

Cabify has grown alongside its high-profile peers in ride-hailing by doing things differently and making strategic moves to ensure it remains popular for both investment funds and users, Juan de Antonio... Read More

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How the pandemic is reshaping hotel distribution strategies and onboarding

By Mitra Sorrells | April 22, 2021

Updated tech tools and new strategies are surfacing as distribution partners prepare for travel to resume. Read More

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BlaBlaCar raises $115M to expand carpool and bus services

By Jill Menze | April 21, 2021

BlaBlaCar says it has witnessed double-digit growth in its markets outside of Europe and is expecting a strong travel rebound in Europe this summer. Read More

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Dott raises $85M to expand scooter service to e-bikes

By Kevin May | April 21, 2021

The Series B investment is led by Belgian finance house Sofina and Estari, a growth equity partner that invests in European technology companies. Read More

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IATA chief Willie Walsh says zero-risk approach from government is not possible

By Linda Fox | April 21, 2021

Governments need to look at the current procedures for travel post pandemic and create a more seamless experience. Read More

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Travel and tourism lost $766B in 2020

By Jeri Clausing - Travel Weekly | April 21, 2021

According to the WTTC's annual Economic Impact report, the U.S. travel and tourism sector lost $766 billion last year, and its contribution to the GDP fell 41%. Read More

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Expedia unveils rebrand in major push to capture travel demand

By Jill Menze | April 19, 2021

Expedia is debuting a new look and product offerings on its quest to become consumers’ "ultimate travel companion." Read More

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What are travelers on Google searching for?

By Jill Menze | April 19, 2021

According to TripsToDiscover, searches are up dramatically for travel products since January 1, 2021. Read More

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Sounding Off: Remote working on a cruise will require more than curiosity

By PhocusWire | April 16, 2021

It will take more than just a steady set of sea legs and desire to hang out with thousands of cruise passengers for a remote-working-on-a-cruise initiative to get much traction. Read More

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Marriott partners with Uber to expand Bonvoy loyalty program

By Jill Menze | April 15, 2021

Marriott Bonvoy members can earn points by ordering food delivery via Uber Eats or requesting select Uber rides. Read More

Interview / Online

How I Got Here, episode 60 - Alex Zozaya of Apple Leisure Group

By PhocusWire | April 15, 2021

The history of the organization is one marked with taking opportunities when they arise, guesswork and luck, plus making some crucial strategic decisions, as Zozaya explains to Mozio's David Litwak and... Read More

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Cleartrip sold to Indian consumer products marketplace Flipkart

By Kevin May | April 15, 2021

The Flipkart online marketplace, which has a customer base of over 300 million members, sells goods in more than 80 consumer categories. Read More

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Princess Cruises wants remote workers to live on its tech-enabled ships

By Mitra Sorrells | April 14, 2021

Now with its entire fleet equipped with its MedallionNet Wi-Fi system, Princess Cruises says it wants remote workers to come live and work on its ships. Read More

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