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Delta CEO: Time for all travel sectors to “join arms” to drive safety and rebuild traveler confidence

By Mitra Sorrells | September 21, 2020

The airline CEO spoke about collaboration, hygiene efforts, the future of business travel and the need for accountability and transparency on racial issues. Read More

Interview / Distribution

Sounding Off: Changing the message to nudge consumers back to travel

By PhocusWire | September 18, 2020

Perhaps there are things the industry can do now to help consumers calculate the risk of travel. Read More

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InPhocus, episode 23 - Time spent with Katz is never wasted

By PhocusWire | September 18, 2020

Jeff Katz has plenty to say about his new comrade Cory Garner but, as many will know, the Orbitz founder and former-airline exec always has a range of views on many other aspects of the industry. Read More

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Travel employees don't feel valued - but companies can turn the employee experience around

By Jill Menze | September 18, 2020

According to a new study from Qualtrics, 42% of travel and hospitality employees say they don't feel valued by their employer, but the COVID-19 crisis presents an opportunity for travel companies to... Read More

News / Distribution

Q&A: Air France-KLM on why NDC remains core to its distribution strategy

By Linda Fox | September 17, 2020

Air France-KLM distribution boss talks to PhocusWire about its NDC strategy. Read More

Interview / Technology

How I Got Here, episode 42 - Ben Frank of Rotabull

By PhocusWire | September 17, 2020

The founder of a startup attempting to overhaul one of aviation's most complex processes talks to David Litwak of Mozio and PhocusWire's Kevin May. Read More

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Touchless tech: Cruise lines adapt to prepare for a healthy return to sailing

By Mitra Sorrells | September 17, 2020

While cruising remains on hold for many lines, companies are finding news ways to add contactless solutions into the guest experience to minimize risk in the future. Read More

News / Technology

Touchless tech: The simple - and advanced - ways ground transport providers are encouraging travel

By Jill Menze | September 16, 2020

For ground transportation providers, COVID-19 is accelerating the need for both simple touch-free technology as well as more advanced solutions to rebuild traveler confidence and restore revenues. Read More

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Thomas Cook attempts a comeback, under new ownership and online-only

By Kevin May | September 15, 2020

Thomas Cook will be a digital-only operation, operating as ThomasCook.com, with an emphasis on build-your-own packages to popular destinations around Europe. Read More

News / Distribution

Destinations join forces with private companies to boost tourism

By Linda Fox | September 15, 2020

Travel companies and tourism organizations are devising various initiatives to bring back travelers in recent months. It's not just lip service, but a collaborative effort by all parties. Read More

News / Distribution

VIDEO: New Reality With... Jennifer Wilson-Buttigieg of Valerie Wilson Travel

By PhocusWire | September 15, 2020

The next guest on the New Reality With... series is Jennifer Wilson-Buttigieg, co-president and owner of Valerie Wilson Travel, one of the U.S.'s leading independent retail travel agencies. Read More

News / Technology

Q&A: How a pandemic has heightened the need for automation in airlines

By Linda Fox | September 14, 2020

Startups offering tech that enables passengers to rebook themselves, as well as gives carriers a better picture of what's happening, already existed - but the pandemic has thrust the need for... Read More

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Toyota launches Woven Capital, an $800M investment fund geared toward mobility

By Jill Menze | September 14, 2020

The global investment fund will support growth-stage companies developing technologies and business models in areas including autonomous mobility, automation, artificial intelligence, machine learning,... Read More

Interview / Startups

Sounding Off: For travel startups to survive, they must reduce spend

By PhocusWire | September 11, 2020

Re-examining business models and running skeleton organizations - alongside expectations of ongoing innovation - has made startups grow up faster. Read More

News / Online

Collaboration desperately needed between travel industry players if a recovery is going to be effective

By Kevin May | September 11, 2020

Some "smart initiatives" are being created to get travelers moving again, but not across the board unless there is better sense of partnership created across the industry. Read More

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