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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

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How the luggage experience is changing as a result of COVID-19

By Jill Menze | August 7, 2020

To ensure safety and reduce touch points while traveling, consumers are rethinking how they transport their bags. Read More

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Booking Holdings feels "full impact" of coronavirus as gross bookings plunge 91% in Q2 2020

By Jill Menze | August 6, 2020

CEO Glenn Fogel believes it will be years and not quarters before the travel market returns to pre-COVID dollars. Read More

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Tripadvisor revenue down 86% in Q2 to $59M, still better than expected, says CEO

By Mitra Sorrells | August 6, 2020

Tripadvisor says it is seeing steady improvement in users and revenue since lows in April. Read More

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Uber continues buying spree as delivery business supports COVID-slammed mobility unit

By Linda Fox | August 6, 2020

Uber saw a 35% decline to $10 billion in gross bookings while mobility gross bookings were down 73% for the quarter. Read More

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Will “trips to nowhere” become a short-term solution for travel-hungry consumers?

By Mitra Sorrells | August 6, 2020

Several airlines in Asia and cruise lines in Europe are offering trips that start and end from the same point, with no stops in between. Read More

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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