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Tripadvisor says travel remains top of mind for consumers
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
Tourlane secures $20M investment to assist financial stability and product roadmap
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
"Perfect timing" - Travel industry reacts to Airbnb's IPO filing
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"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
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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
Super app Gojek gets $150M investment to help drive Indonesia's digital economy
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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
Airbnb's IPO registration shows it's ready to join the big leagues
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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
VIDEO: Trueface - Summit pitch winner at Phocuswright Conference 2020
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
Travel companies ask European regulators to enforce Google dominance decision
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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
Welcome to the Hot 25 Startups for 2021
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
What is the state of the tours, activities and attractions sector?
News / Online
What is the state of the tours, activities and attractions sector?
By Kevin May | November 16, 2020
A survey produced for the recent Arival 360 online event indicated just how much the tours, activities and attractions sector has been hit by the pandemic during 2020. Read More
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News / Online
What travel companies can do now to prepare for recovery
By Mitra Sorrells | November 16, 2020
Payments provider Flywire has created a guidebook for travel companies with tips across six categories. Read More
Sounding Off: Forget who you know - what is it you want to achieve?
Interview / Online
Sounding Off: Forget who you know - what is it you want to achieve?
By Jill Menze | November 13, 2020
As travel brands build back, they need to assess what leadership competencies are necessary to get them to where they want to be. Read More
Despegar gets gentle uptick in fortunes from Brazil and Mexico domestic travel
News / Online
Despegar gets gentle uptick in fortunes from Brazil and Mexico domestic travel
By Kevin May | November 12, 2020
Despegar is operating on revenues down 91% year-over-year despite seeing high demand for travel in two of its major markets during the third quarter of 2020. Read More
Is Asia the example for travel technology's recovery?
News / Startups
Is Asia the example for travel technology's recovery?
By Linda Fox | November 12, 2020
Predictions for travel and mobility tech recovery in Asia from Lufthansa Innovation Hub, including a return for business travel and VC-backed funding to startups in the region. Read More
VIDEO: Google hiring exec reminds travel industry that diverse talent is out there
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VIDEO: Google hiring exec reminds travel industry that diverse talent is out there
By Linda Fox | November 12, 2020
Ginny Clarke, director of executive recruitment for Google, says it's not true that talent is lacking and that it has never been the case - and, in her experience, talent is untapped. Read More
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