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News / Technology

VIDEO: Activities can lean on tech for better travel experiences

By PhocusWire | February 23, 2022

The sector has an ideal opportunity to show a path forward to the rest of the travel industry when it comes to deploying technology to improve the overall guest experience once a customer is using the... Read More

News / Technology

Q&A: Alex Mans of Flyr Labs on acquisitions, airline strategies

By Linda Fox | February 22, 2022

The company's CEO sets out a vision for the company, acquisitions and the current climate for airlines and technology investment. Read More

Opinion / Technology

The importance of empathy - how to understand your guests

By Danielle Delozier - HomeToGo | February 22, 2022

It’s also important to remember the human touch as companies work to provide peace of mind and a positive experience for their guests. Read More

News / Online

Wego acquires Middle East business of Cleartrip, founder joins executive team

By Kevin May | February 21, 2022

Part of the agreement sees the online travel agency's co-founder and CEO Stuart Crighton move to become head of Cleartrip's international business at Wego. Read More

Interview / Online

Sounding Off: Tripadvisor has lots to consider, much out of its control

By PhocusWire | February 18, 2022

The new CEO will need to consider whether the current strategy is one to continue with or if the wider seismic changes that many are predicting (Web 3, for example) coming down the pipe are worth facing... Read More

News / Online

Myth-busting the new digital nomad

By Phocuswright Research | February 18, 2022

The demographics of the New Nomad population illustrate that many of the previously held assumptions about digital nomads are outdated. Read More

News / Online

New firm helps brands attract multicultural travelers

By Jill Menze | February 18, 2022

The Culturist Groups helps travel brands translate diversity and inclusion imperatives into measurable multicultural marketing communications strategies. Read More

News / Online

AvantStay raises $500M to create property company subsidiary

February 17, 2022

Backing for the move comes via Saluda Grade, which led the round and is a specialist in real estate asset management. Read More

Interview / Technology

In The Big Chair - Jeff Bzdawka of Knowland

By Jill Menze | February 17, 2022

Jeff Bzdawka joined hotel and meetings market intelligence data platform Knowland as CEO in June 2021, following a combined 20 years at Hyatt. Read More

News / Distribution

Alaska Airlines launches flight subscription program

By Mitra Sorrells | February 16, 2022

The program is the first for a major U.S.-based carrier and is created in partnership with Caravelo. Read More

News / Distribution

Marriott direct booking share up vs. OTA channels

By Linda Fox | February 16, 2022

GDS share of bookings have taken the "biggest dip" while OTAs benefited from the increase in leisure business Read More

News / Online

Airbnb ends 2021 with 25% revenue growth over 2019

By Jill Menze | February 15, 2022

Despite the continued effects of the pandemic, Airbnb posted record Q4 numbers and said 2021 was the best year in its history. Read More

News / Distribution

Sabre plots recovery as profits lag

By Linda Fox | February 15, 2022

Sabre expects adjusted EBITDA to exceed pre-pandemic levels only by 2025, as travel continues its slow recovery from the impact of the coronavirus. Read More

News / Technology

Hoteliers hit by labor shortage have robots in their toolbox

By Tovin Lapan | February 15, 2022

Confronting a protracted labor shortage, hoteliers have struggled to maintain standard operations, much less meet new demands that the pandemic has produced. Read More