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VIDEO: Despegar's CEO on the value of operating like a startup

By Mitra Sorrells | December 14, 2020

Despegar CEO Damian Scokin discussed his company's recovery strategy in an interview with Phocuswright analyst Carolina Sass de Haro. Read More

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AirAsia boss on the Google threat and extending the brand

By Linda Fox | December 11, 2020

AirAsia Group boss Tony Fernandes believes airlines will end up outbidding each other on Google. Read More

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InPhocus, episode 30 - Who'd be a business travel startup in a pandemic?

By PhocusWire | December 11, 2020

In a crazy year for business travel, Phocuswright managing director Pete Comeau caught up with Tripkicks' CEO Jeff Berk. Read More

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Q&A: Airbnb's Joe Gebbia talks milestone IPO

By Jill Menze | December 11, 2020

Airbnb co-founder Joe Gebbia speaks to Airbnb's debut on the public markets, how it has adapted during the pandemic and the company’s long-term vision. Read More

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VIDEO: Travel marketing experts on pandemic behavioral shifts and opportunities

By Linda Fox | December 10, 2020

The pandemic has changed travel marketing, with brands needing to stay relevant to those that are traveling and inspire those that are not. Read More

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Airbnb rings the bell to herald its arrival on public markets

By Kevin May | December 10, 2020

The private accommodation giant's shares will list on the NASDAQ trading floor, just short of four months after announcing its intention to seek an Initial Public Offering of the business. Read More

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Expedia Group CEO wants to be "the best travel tech platform in the world"

By Jill Menze | December 10, 2020

At Expedia Group’s virtual Explore event, CEO Peter Kern outlined how playing to Expedia Group’s strengths will help the company and its partners recover from the impact of the coronavirus crisis. Read More

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Uber steps back from autonomous vehicles, Amazon ready to drive in

By Kevin May | December 9, 2020

Uber's decision to sell off its driverless car unit reverses a previous important strategy item to position the company for the future of transportation. But Amazon is ready to launch its Zoox... Read More

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How will Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com and others grow their rental inventory?

By Mitra Sorrells | December 9, 2020

Vacation home sales are on the rise, but owners now have considerations beyond just bringing in revenue. Read More

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VIDEO: COVID-19’s impact on airline distribution

By Jill Menze | December 9, 2020

At The Phocuswright Conference, a panel of executives discussed how the pandemic has affected NDC adoption, the need for industry collaboration and more. Read More

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Tripadvisor gives consumer-to-travel agent service Reco a full launch

By Kevin May | December 8, 2020

The move comes almost six months on from Tripadvisor disclosing the beta testing of Reco in the U.S., costing consumers $199 for each trip that they make. Read More

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VIDEO: Investors optimistic about growth opportunities across travel

By Mitra Sorrells | December 8, 2020

During a panel discussion at The Phocuswright Conference, investors mentioned accommodations, tours and activities, contactless solutions and sustainability as areas of interest. Read More

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Google launches hub to aid destinations, hotels and partners in recovery

By Jill Menze | December 7, 2020

Travel Insights with Google is built around three new tools to support destinations, hotels and Google’s commercial partners. Read More

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Forter secures $125M funding for digital fraud prevention tech

By Kevin May | December 7, 2020

The round brings the total invested in U.S.-based Forter to $225 million over five rounds, with its most recent being a $50 million Series D via March Capital. Read More

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VIDEO: Booking Holdings' Glenn Fogel on getting it right for a post-pandemic future

By Kevin May | December 7, 2020

When you're often at the center of the relationship between accommodation providers and consumers, or figuring out how best to connect all the elements together in a trip, being Booking Holdings during... Read More

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