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News / Technology

Q&A: How border control technology could ease the spread of COVID-19

By Mitra Sorrells | August 17, 2020

SITA border management director Peter Sutcliffe explains how technology traditionally used to find criminals is being developed to stop the spread of COVID-19. Read More

Interview / Online

Sounding Off: State-industry alliances could be the best pandemic recovery route to take

By PhocusWire | August 14, 2020

The idea of governments, regional authorities and other public bodies getting involved in strategic decisions and running the infrastructure that could underpin a reemerging sector is one that should be... Read More

News / Online

VIDEO: New Reality With... Richard Harris of Intent

By PhocusWire | August 14, 2020

The next guest on the New Reality With... series is Richard Harris, CEO of Intent, a customer intelligence platform serving the travel industry. Read More

News / Online

Hostelworld plots strategy beyond core product as bookings fall by two-thirds

By Kevin May | August 13, 2020

The "sharp drop" in its trading performance led the company to pursue a debt facility and subsequent equity raise of £13.8 million in June. Read More

News / Online

Manifest travel club launched by ex-CEO of Frontier Airlines

By Kevin May | August 12, 2020

Manifest connects its members to getaways and activities in exclusive destinations around the U.S. via private planes. Read More

News / Online

Coronavirus claims ground transport victim as GroundLink shuts

By Kevin May | August 12, 2020

The U.S.-based platform for booking chauffeured vehicles says services will end on August 31, citing the "catastrophic effects COVID-19 has had on the global economy." Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: TourOpp offers both distribution and communication services for tour and activity operators

By Mitra Sorrells | August 12, 2020

The company has two offerings - an online travel agency selling tours and activities and an automated messaging system to assisst tour operators. Read More

News / Technology

Touchless tech: How short-term rentals are simplifying stays amid COVID-19

By Jill Menze | August 12, 2020

Property managers and hosts are investing in contactless solutions to help guests feel more confident about traveling. Read More

News / Distribution

Marriott believes worst is over, global occupancy at 30%

By Christina Jelski | August 11, 2020

Around 9% of Marriott's properties worldwide currently remain closed, versus a high of more than 25% shuttered hotels back in April. Read More

News / Technology

Technology and governments (sorry) have vital roles to play in tourism's recovery

By Kevin May | August 11, 2020

The role of digital services, governments and regional organizations will be forced to come to the fore if the globe is to get back to the $9 trillion tourism economy it had pre-pandemic. Read More