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China urges adoption of QR code travel-tracking system to fight COVID

By Mitra Sorrells | November 24, 2020

China has been using QR codes for contact tracing through Alipay and WeChat since early this year. Read More

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VIDEO: New Reality With... Johannes Reck of GetYourGuide

By PhocusWire | November 24, 2020

The next guest on the New Reality With... series is Johannes Reck, CEO and co-founder of GetYourGuide, one of the world's leading online travel agencies for tours and activities. Read More

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Booking Holdings boss talks pressure on hotels and the private accommodation trend

By Linda Fox | November 20, 2020

Glenn Fogel discusses how changes in the lodging market could be beneficial to large distributors - meaning hotels could face an uphill battle ahead. Read More

Interview / Online

Sounding Off: The bigger promise offered by a vaccine

By PhocusWire | November 20, 2020

For all the talk by countless leaders in the travel industry this year about reflection, few are looking beyond their own operations and kickstarting their ability to get everyone moving again. Read More

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VIDEO: Diversity and inclusion in travel is about more than recruitment - is your organization ready?

By Linda Fox | November 19, 2020

A session at The Phocuswright Conference 2020 says travel companies need to create a welcoming environment to attract and retain diverse talent. Read More

News / Distribution

Booking.com now requires rental properties to meet minimal cleanliness score

By Mitra Sorrells | November 19, 2020

Properties that do not have an average score of at least six out of 10 by May will be removed from the Booking.com platform. Read More

News / Distribution

Tripadvisor says travel remains top of mind for consumers

By Linda Fox | November 18, 2020

The Tripadvisor "A Year in Travel" research, carried out in partnership with Phocuswright, reveals that between May and September, outdoor activities, nature and parks accounted for 34% of all... Read More

News / Online

Tourlane secures $20M investment to assist financial stability and product roadmap

By Kevin May | November 18, 2020

The company, which specializes in providing customized multi-day packages, has now attracted north of $100 million in investment since 2016. Read More

News / Online

"Perfect timing" - Travel industry reacts to Airbnb's IPO filing

By Jill Menze | November 18, 2020

With Airbnb filing for its long-awaited initial public offering, experts weigh in on what it means for the travel industry. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: Colibra pays for flight delays and cancellations

By Mitra Sorrells | November 18, 2020

Colibra processes claims under Europe's flight compensation rule, which covers all flights within and originating from Europe. Read More

News / Distribution

Super app Gojek gets $150M investment to help drive Indonesia's digital economy

By Linda Fox | November 17, 2020

Gojek, a ride-hailing, delivery and payments app, will help boost Indonesia's digital transformation following new investment. Read More

News / Online

Airbnb's IPO registration shows it's ready to join the big leagues

By Kevin May | November 17, 2020

On the eve of its debut on the public markets, documents filed this week indicate that it is ready move in comfortably alongside the likes of Expedia Group and Booking Holdings. Read More

Interview / Technology

VIDEO: Trueface - Summit pitch winner at Phocuswright Conference 2020

By PhocusWire | November 17, 2020

Trueface deploys ethical facial recognition and shows how the responsible use of computer vision is shaping the industry. Read More

News / Online

Travel companies ask European regulators to enforce Google dominance decision

November 16, 2020

In a letter to the commissioner for competition, 130 companies and 28 industry organizations, across numerous sectors, ask the Commission to enforce its 2017 abuse of dominance decision. Read More

News / Startups

Welcome to the Hot 25 Startups for 2021

By PhocusWire | November 16, 2020

Our Hot 25 this year is a collection of companies that have survived the onset of the global pandemic and that can, as equally important, thrive in 2021. Read More

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