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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

News / Technology

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

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Wyndham Destinations ignites “revolution” of legacy timeshare business, launches Panorama brand

By Mitra Sorrells | July 27, 2020

The new brand will be focused on driving growth of its vacation membership and travel technology businesses. Read More

Interview / Online

Sounding Off: Time to push forward but not be afraid of digitalization

July 24, 2020

Digitalization shouldn't scare the travel, tourism and hospitality industry, nor the customers that fly in its aircraft, sleep in its beds, ride in its vehicles and enjoy its activities. Read More

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Short-term rentals showing more resilience than hotels, but recovery still “fragile” for lodging

By Mitra Sorrells | July 24, 2020

STR and AirDNA have conducted a global analysis of hotel and short-term rental data in 27 markets globally. Read More

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Didi Chuxing targets younger demographic with Huaxiaozhu ride-hailing service

By Linda Fox | July 23, 2020

Didi Chuxing has launched a cheaper ride-hailing service called Huaxiaozhu and targeting younger customers. Read More

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VIDEO: New Reality With... Barbara Dalibard of SITA

By PhocusWire | July 23, 2020

The next guest on the New Reality With... series is Barbara Dalibard, CEO of SITA, one of the world's leading airline and airport technology providers. Read More

Interview / Technology

How I Got Here, episode 34 - Bobby Healy of CarTrawler

By PhocusWire | July 23, 2020

Free-spirited and never afraid to speak his mind, Bobby Healy is a well-known figure in the travel and transportation sectors. He's in conversation with Mozio's David Litwak and Kevin May from... Read More