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News / Online

Expedia Group and Booking Holdings slashed marketing by $6B in 2020 (but Airbnb now makes an entrance)

By Kevin May | March 2, 2021

The body check on marketing spend by the two giants of online travel in 2020 ends a run of gradually slowing increases in prior years. Read More

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VIDEO: Safer and seamless travel - a medical perspective

By PhocusWire | March 1, 2021

In the interview we discuss vaccines, antibody testing and, crucially for the travel industry, the challenges and process that different segments are having to consider as they bring back travelers to... Read More

Interview / Online

Sounding Off: Why we must be proactive - not reactive - about collaboration

By PhocusWire | February 26, 2021

There is a chance to operate in ways that work for everyone - it just means everyone has to play their part and do the right thing. Read More

News / Distribution

Amadeus ends 2020 with large losses and 61% drop in revenue

By Linda Fox | February 26, 2021

The distribution giant says that while there was a slight improvement in air traffic in the final quarter of the year, the pandemic continued to severely impact travel. Read More

News / Online

In first earnings report, Airbnb posts quarterly loss of $3.9B

By Jill Menze | February 25, 2021

Despite a massive loss in the fourth quarter of 2020, CEO Brian Chesky says the pandemic has proved Airbnb's business is "inherently adaptable." Read More

News / Technology

Airline technology investments slumped in 2020

By Linda Fox | February 25, 2021

Airline and airport technology chiefs have had to reprioritize investment with self-service passenger options high on the agenda. Read More

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Booking Holdings focuses on payment platform, connected trip and U.S. growth as 2020 revenue drops 55%

By Mitra Sorrells | February 24, 2021

Booking Holdings CEO Glenn Fogel says the company is focusing on products and strategies that can help the company grow as travel resumes. Read More

News / Distribution

Travelport rebrands to align with company's “monumental culture shift”

By Mitra Sorrells | February 23, 2021

Travelport is launching a new visual identity ahead of the rollout of its next generation platform, which will replace the legacy three-core distribution system. Read More

News / Distribution

IHG looks to mid-market brands and digital developments to help recovery

By Linda Fox | February 23, 2021

IHG is continuing with the phased rollout of its Guest Reservation System, developed in partnership with Amadeus. Read More

News / Distribution

Emirates to roll out GDS fees as it moves sellers toward an NDC solution

By Robert Silk - Travel Weekly | February 23, 2021

Emirates' GDS surcharge of between $14 and $25 per ticket will begin July 1. Read More

News / Technology

The vital, the obvious and the hopeful: Tech trends to watch in travel

By Kevin May | February 22, 2021

We list some of the trends noted by a recent CBInsights report and how they might strike a chord with the industry's strategies to move forward in 2021. Read More

Interview / Technology

Sounding Off: Bitcoin needs to move on from its exclusive aura

By PhocusWire | February 19, 2021

The cryptocurrency world's biggest fans are often the digital world's most divisive figures (such as Elon Musk) or come across - mostly because of their tactics - as pushy nerds, hell-bent on some kind... Read More

News / Technology

Why Expedia Group used a hackathon to spotlight diversity and inclusion

By Jill Menze | February 19, 2021

Expedia Group employees used data and logic to drive proactive and practical action around diversity and inclusion. Read More

News / Online

Tripadvisor revenue down 61% in 2020, subscription product a focus for 2021

By Mitra Sorrells | February 18, 2021

Tripadvisor says it is continuing to roll out the Tripadvisor Plus subscription service in the United States in the first half of 2021, with plans to grow to other English-speaking markets after that. Read More