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Corporate travel may hold key to moving the needle on sustainability

By Mitra Sorrells | March 25, 2022

An important question is what will be the impetus for real change – not just in the form of offsetting carbon but in actually reducing the carbon footprint of travel? Read More

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Hopper outperformed all other OTA apps in 2021

By Jill Menze | March 25, 2022

According to a report from Apptopia, Hopper grew 494% in 2021, overtaking Airbnb as the leader in market share by monthly active users. Read More

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Trip.com Group's overseas brands rebound as China remains closed

By Linda Fox | March 24, 2022

Executive chairman James Liang says the company will emerge stronger from the pandemic. Read More

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Why it's time for travel to enter the metaverse

By Mitra Sorrells | March 24, 2022

Web3 consultant Steve Bambury says the virtual world of the metaverse is very real, and travel brands should act now to create a presence in it. Read More

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Where blockchain and NFTs might meet physical travel

By Linda Fox | March 23, 2022

Iomob CEO Boyd Cohen discusses use cases for NFT and blockchain in travel, the move from being centralized to decentralization and the readiness of the industry. Read More

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Tire maker Bridgestone makes minority investment in May Mobility

By Jill Menze | March 23, 2022

Through the partnership, May Mobility will integrate Bridgestone’s tire-centric technologies into its autonomous vehicles. Read More

Interview / Online

In The Big Chair - John Mangelaars of Skyscanner

By Linda Fox | March 22, 2022

John Mangelaars joined Skyscanner as CEO a year ago, after seven years at online travel agency group Travix International, also owned by Trip.com Group. Read More

News / Online

Consumer interest in travel high, but booking frustrations linger

By Mitra Sorrells | March 22, 2022

A survey finds travel ranks as the most enjoyable activity, but it came in fourth based on how much respondents enjoy the process of researching and booking a trip. Read More

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Family trips, purposeful travel top of mind for leisure travelers

By Mitra Sorrells | March 21, 2022

An American Express Travel survey finds consumers are planning multiple trips this year, with a focus on traveling with family members and a desire to immerse in local culture. Read More

Interview / Technology

Sounding Off: Go modular, or go home, when it comes to tech interfaces

By PhocusWire | March 18, 2022

The industry can continue to at least hope that systems are built in a modular way that allow for easy integration when a software provider is unable to carry out every task that is required. Read More

News / Online

Q&A: Eurail on its digital-first rebrand

By Jill Menze | March 17, 2022

Eurail’s Yi Ding explains the idea behind the company’s new identity and how Eurail is looking to digitally evolve. Read More

News / Online

GoTo looks to raise $1B for mobility services via IPO

By Linda Fox | March 16, 2022

The company was formed last year by the merger of Gojek and Tokopedia. Read More

News / Technology

VIDEO: Travelers and the journey now

By PhocusWire | March 15, 2022

The new traveler experience is not all about technology, although it plays a part in how people want to travel, stay and enjoy or work in a destination. Read More

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Phocuswright Europe 2022: Theme launch and registration open

By PhocusWire | March 15, 2022

The travel industry has survived two years of extremes – from the lows of pandemic shutdowns to the highs of pent-up consumer demand. Phocuswright Europe is back to unravel what's hot and not. Read More

News / Distribution

Is space the next frontier for travel distribution?

By Mitra Sorrells | March 15, 2022

As Axiom Space prepares to send its first crew of private astronauts to the ISS, space tourism activity is picking up on many fronts, and travel advisors are creating services to sell these specialized... Read More

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