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VIDEO: Travelers fear catching virus, losing money amid COVID pandemic

By Mitra Sorrells | October 13, 2020

At least two-thirds of respondents say they worry they may contract COVID-19 during travel or while in a destination. Read More

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Thayer Ventures creates offshoot to raise $175M via an IPO

By Kevin May | October 12, 2020

The IPO move for the subsidiary will give it the opportunity to merge or acquire businesses that would benefit from access to the public markets. Read More

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10 learnings from 10 months of seismic changes in the travel industry

By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WebinTravel | October 12, 2020

Travel industry executives give their views on recovery in the travel industry at WebInTravel's TravelZero.0 event. Read More

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Sounding Off: Sustainability efforts in travel can't be all talk, little action

By PhocusWire | October 9, 2020

Sustainability needs to remain firmly on the corporate agenda and travelers must vote with their wallets, supporting those with solid green strategies. Read More

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VIDEO: How travel companies can create a more “equal and human” workplace

By Mitra Sorrells | October 9, 2020

Speaking during Phocuswright Europe, Festive Road's Caroline Strachan shares three concepts employers should keep in mind to create an inclusive workplace. Read More

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VIDEO: Travel businesses in Asia spot pockets of recovery

By Linda Fox | October 8, 2020

Domestic travel is recovering across Asia but experts believe a vaccine is key to international travel, in both the leisure and business segments. Read More

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VIDEO: How COVID-19 is shifting the dynamic between hotels and short-term rentals

By Mitra Sorrells | October 8, 2020

A panel of industry leaders debates the shifting hospitality landscape at Phocuswright Europe 2020. Read More

News / Technology

How airlines are scrambling to provide passengers with touchless technology

By Linda Fox | October 7, 2020

Minimum viable product has taken on a new meaning for airlines as they rush to meet the need for contactless solutions. But how do carriers work out what to prioritize? Read More

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VIDEO: Expedia Group on its recovery agenda and traveler sentiment

By Kevin May | October 7, 2020

President of Expedia Business Services Ariane Gorin outlines the company's strategy and thought process around bringing travelers and partners back to some sense of normality. Read More

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IATA predicts airlines will burn through $77B in cash in second half of 2020

By Mitra Sorrells | October 7, 2020

IATA predicts the industry will lose nearly $300,000 every minute and will not turn cash-positive until 2022. Read More

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WATCH: Visualization of digital travel's most brutal financial quarter in history

By PhocusWire | October 6, 2020

The second quarter in the financial calendar was always going to be the one where travel brands would be hit the hardest. Our animated chart explains it all. Read More

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VIDEO: Barceló Hotel Group adapts COVID response to market and customer demands

By Mitra Sorrells | October 6, 2020

With hotels in 22 countries, the company has had to customize its response to the pandemic. Read More

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VIDEO: To rebuild successfully and sustainably, destinations must be cautious of “empty platitudes”

By Jill Menze | October 6, 2020

Speaking during Phocuswright Europe, the Travel Foundation CEO Jeremy Sampson says destinations need to focus on action to build back sustainably from COVID-19. Read More

News / Distribution

As livestream events gain traction in Asia, Western travel brands should take note

By Linda Fox | October 5, 2020

Companies such as Trip.com Group and Alibaba are seeing positive results from livestream events, which travel marketers should consider as a new sales channel. Read More

News / Online

COVID-19 could damage diversity and inclusion efforts in travel

By Jill Menze | October 5, 2020

According to Women in Hospitality, Travel & Leisure, the coronavirus crisis has exacerbated existing inequalities in the hospitality, travel and leisure sector – though it could prove a catalyst for... Read More

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