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Accor sees super-short booking window emerge, €200M cost-savings put into place

By Linda Fox | August 5, 2020

Outlining plans for a further €200 million in recurring savings, Accor's CEO described the current situation as “global, sudden, violent and unprecedented.” Read More

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Expedia expands wholesale rate management program to all medium- and large-size lodging partners

By Mitra Sorrells | August 5, 2020

Participating lodging partners can load B2B rates directly into Expedia Group, which will flow through to third-party providers. Read More

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Touchless tech: Airports and airlines take steady steps to restore confidence in flying

By Linda Fox | August 4, 2020

Continuing our series on the new normal in the travel experience, PhocusWire looks at touchless tech initiatives in aviation. Read More

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Booking.com cuts workforce by a quarter as pandemic bites

By Kevin May | August 4, 2020

Almost 4,500 employees working for Booking.com are being laid off. Details about who and where will be figured out in the coming weeks. Read More

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Amadeus reports a loss of €89M, kicks off additional €250M cost-reduction plan

By Linda Fox | July 31, 2020

Announcing half-year and second-quarter 2020 results, the company says the plan is designed to “strengthen its capabilities” going forward. Read More

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InPhocus, episode 19 - People want to move again

By PhocusWire | July 31, 2020

In this episode of InPhocus we examine a new report from Phocuswright and 3Victors that goes into a lot of detail about where travelers are considering going to. Read More

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VIDEO: New Reality With... Ross Veitch of Wego

By PhocusWire | July 31, 2020

The next guest on the New Reality With... series is Ross Veitch, CEO of Wego, one of the MENA region's leading online travel players. Read More

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Abysmal April pulls Expedia Group down to record lows in second quarter

By Mitra Sorrells | July 30, 2020

Expedia Group saw an uptick in business in May and June and now a leveling off in July. Read More

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Corporate travelers expect companies to implement health and safety measures as travel resumes

By Linda Fox | July 29, 2020

A new study from SAP Concur reveals employees' top concerns once business travel resumes. Read More

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Trivago revenues wiped out as pandemic shut down travel in second quarter

By Kevin May | July 29, 2020

Revenue coming into hotel search service Trivago was almost obliterated between April and June, with the brand bracing for a 93% collapse from the same period 12 months prior. Read More

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VIDEO: New Reality With... Philipp Mintchin of Splyt

By PhocusWire | July 28, 2020

The next guest on the New Reality With... series is Philipp Mintchin, CEO of Splyt, one of the leading providers of local smart mobility technology. Read More

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Corporate policies limiting travel are hindering hospitality recovery

By Donna M. Airoldi - BTN | July 28, 2020

Corporate policies limiting travel are among the key challenges the U.S. hospitality industry faces in its attempt to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More

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Touchless tech: How hotels are preparing for a post-COVID guest experience

By Mitra Sorrells | July 28, 2020

Contactless technology solutions are now a top priority for hoteliers are around the world. Read More

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APAC travelers prefer international chain hotels post-pandemic, look to agents for help

By Linda Fox | July 27, 2020

The study from Sabre reveals travelers are gravitating towards branded chain properties because of hygiene assurances and new cleaning technology. Read More