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Sounding Off: Airbnb isn't a community - it's a business

By PhocusWire | April 2, 2021

The real test of the company comes from hereon with its quarterly figures, strategic initiatives that boost them and destroying the competition. Read More

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Future-Proofing Travel: Stephanie Jones of National Blacks in Travel & Tourism Collaborative

By PhocusWire | April 2, 2021

Our guest for this episode of Future-Proofing Travel is Stephanie Jones, founder and CEO of the National Blacks in Travel & Tourism Collective. Read More

News / Technology

Xie Zhu lands $46M for smart hotel technology

By Linda Fox | April 2, 2021

This latest investment comes on top of $37 million in funding announced in January 2020. Read More

News / Online

Vrbo targets Airbnb “Superhosts” as rental competition heats up

By Jill Menze | April 1, 2021

Vrbo is offering experienced short-term rental hosts increased visibility through its new Fast Start program. Read More

News / Distribution

VIDEO: Reaping the emotional and financial value of airline loyalty

By PhocusWire | April 1, 2021

Mark Ross-Smith discusses the evolution to lifestyle programs from airlines and the drive toward personalization during a session at the PhocusWire Pulse event in March. Read More

Interview / Distribution

How I Got Here, episode 58 - Rami Zeidan of Life House

By PhocusWire | April 1, 2021

After working in the finance and real estate worlds for the early part of his career, Rami Zeidan tells Mozio's David Litwak and Kevin May of PhocusWire how he took the plunge into the operational part... Read More

News / Distribution

Sabre unveils storefront technology enabling comparison of airline products and services

By Linda Fox | March 31, 2021

The technology is available via Sabre’s shopping APIs enabling users and developers to create their own storefront. Read More

News / Online

Google Maps adds augmented reality for airports and stations

By Linda Fox | March 31, 2021

Google Maps says it's making 100 AI-led improvements this year. Read More

Interview / Online

In The Big Chair - Patrick Andrä of HomeToGo

By Mitra Sorrells | March 31, 2021

Patrick Andrä is the co-founder and CEO of HomeToGo, a search engine for vacation rentals with more than 250 employees. It also operates the Wimdu and Tripping.com websites. Read More

News / Technology

Webjet invests $4.1M into blockchain startup LockTrip

By Jill Menze | March 31, 2021

As part of the deal, Webjet has agreed to a second optional tranche of $4.2 million for a total of $8.3 million. Read More

News / Online

VIDEO: Tripadvisor on its big push to subscriptions and loyalty

By PhocusWire | March 30, 2021

Speaking during PhocusWire Pulse: Loyalty For The Long Haul, chief experience officer Lindsay Nelson explains why Tripadvisor's Plus program came together now, how the early stages have worked out with... Read More

News / Online

How the pandemic has impacted Airbnb supply

By Jill Menze | March 30, 2021

According to AirDNA, Airbnb lost 5% of its total listings from January through June of 2020. Read More

News / Online

My Method... How Hotel Treats helped properties earn valuable revenue during the pandemic

By Kasia Pankowska - Hotel Treats | March 29, 2021

Hotel Treats helped Hard Rock Hotels earn $1.5 million through vouchers during the pandemic. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: Staze is a last-minute booking app for holiday rentals

By Mitra Sorrells | March 29, 2021

Founded in February 2020, Staze is targeted to spontaneous travelers who want to book stays starting within two weeks. Read More

News / Online

VIDEO: The “not stupid” way to achieve loyalty in hospitality

By PhocusWire | March 29, 2021

Speaking during PhocusWire’s Pulse: Loyalty For The Long Haul event, CitizenM’s Lennert de Jong says loyalty in hospitality is all about the physical experience. Read More

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