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Travel payment standard sees early traction, aims to rebuild trust
News / Technology
Travel payment standard sees early traction, aims to rebuild trust
By Linda Fox | June 22, 2020
The Open Payment Alliance removes friction from B2B payments but still allows for payment flexibility via a standard. Read More
When it comes to planning trips, Black consumers feel “shut out” of the travel market
News / Online
When it comes to planning trips, Black consumers feel “shut out” of the travel market
By Jill Menze | June 22, 2020
For years, Black travelers have been voicing concern about the challenges they face planning and going on trips. Is the industry ready to listen? Read More
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News / Online
North American airlines lagging in implementation of advanced health protocols
By Mitra Sorrells | June 22, 2020
An analysis by VIDEC has found North American carriers trail others in implementing COVID-19 traveler health protocols. Read More
Sounding Off: Travel retailing's time has come
Interview / Distribution
Sounding Off: Travel retailing's time has come
By PhocusWire | June 19, 2020
Perhaps now more than ever, travelers are going to be asking more from the companies that get them where they need to go and accommodate them once they're there. Read More
How I Got Here, episode 29 - Rod Cuthbert of Viator
Interview / Online
How I Got Here, episode 29 - Rod Cuthbert of Viator
By PhocusWire | June 18, 2020
Mozio's David Litwak and Kevin May from PhocusWire talk with Rod Cuthbert, the pioneer of online bookings for tours and activities through the creation of Viator, a company he co-founded in the... Read More
InPhocus, episode 14 - So, we're going to launch this during a pandemic
News / Technology
InPhocus, episode 14 - So, we're going to launch this during a pandemic
By PhocusWire | June 18, 2020
Bryan Porter, OpenJaw's chief commercial officer, tells us about how a project can come together in the midst of the most trying of circumstances. Read More
VIDEO: New Reality With... Beth Taylor of ATPCO
News / Technology
VIDEO: New Reality With... Beth Taylor of ATPCO
By PhocusWire | June 18, 2020
The next guest on the New Reality With... series is Beth Taylor, global head of marketing and communications at ATPCO. Read More
Airbnb partners with Broadway, the Olympics, IGLTA and TikTok for virtual Experiences
News / Online
Airbnb partners with Broadway, the Olympics, IGLTA and TikTok for virtual Experiences
By Jill Menze | June 17, 2020
The new lineup is an extension of the company’s pivot to virtual activities in April in response to the COVID-19 crisis. Read More
How travel brands can capture - and welcome - the LGBTQ family market
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How travel brands can capture - and welcome - the LGBTQ family market
By Jill Menze | June 17, 2020
Brands such as Booking.com are investing in training to make the travel industry more inclusive to LGBTQ family travelers. Read More
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News / Online
TripActions finds opportunity in crisis, adds $125M in new funding and 265 new customers
By Mitra Sorrells | June 16, 2020
TripActions has raised $125 million in new funding as it focuses on expanding globally and building its payment product. Read More
Accelya swoops in to buy Farelogix
News / Distribution
Accelya swoops in to buy Farelogix
By Kevin May | June 16, 2020
Accelya has pounced to buy Farelogix just six weeks after Sabre pulled out an existing plan to acquire the company, first announced in November 2018 and for $360 million. No terms are... Read More
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News / Startups
With trade shows cancelled, travel tech startup takes its show on the road - literally
By Mitra Sorrells | June 16, 2020
With all industry trade shows cancelled, the founder of travel tech startup Entrada Insights is embarking on a cross-country road trip to meet potential clients. Read More
Travel brands encouraged to speak out, take action on racial diversity
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Travel brands encouraged to speak out, take action on racial diversity
By Jill Menze | June 15, 2020
Panelists at a BAME Women in Travel event say travel brands need to take stock of their internal and external efforts around diversity and inclusion. Read More
Sounding Off: State-backed or multi-brand travel projects rarely work
Interview / Technology
Sounding Off: State-backed or multi-brand travel projects rarely work
By PhocusWire | June 12, 2020
There are countless ways to offer support from the state but creating, operating and maintaining a brand new service that seeks to challenge the status quo may not be the best use of a government's... Read More
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News / Startups
VIDEO: Global Startup Showcase 2020
By PhocusWire | June 12, 2020
We bring together an expert panel of investors and startups to shed light on the future of investments, how startups are navigating the crisis and more. Read More
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