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Ex-British Airways CEO slams digitally naive airline sector

By Linda Fox | October 14, 2021

Digitally savvy customers have been trained to expect a new level of service from online retailers and airlines stand to lose out when it comes to discretionary spend, says Alex Cruz. Read More

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VIDEO: The Big Picture issues in alternative accommodation

By PhocusWire | October 14, 2021

Witnesses to the meteoric rise of the alternative accommodation sector will know that its growth will continue to face a number of challenges alongside the obvious opportunities. Read More

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TripActions raises $275M at $7.25B valuation

By Mitra Sorrells | October 13, 2021

The funding comes less than nine months after TripActions' Series E round of $155 million in January. Read More

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VIDEO: Imagining a new world for rentals

By PhocusWire | October 13, 2021

The emerging trend around digital nomads and the combining work with leisure trips has forced many companies to emerge or rethink how they service customers with new requirements. Read More

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VIDEO: The vital role of tech in alternative accommodations

By PhocusWire | October 12, 2021

Speaking during PhocusWire Pulse, Rentals United CMO Vanessa de Souza Lage explains the core technologies property managers need to thrive. Read More

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IBM launches climate impact tools for airlines, other companies

By Mitra Sorrells | October 12, 2021

The IBM Environmental Intelligence Suite combines weather data, carbon accounting capabilities, artificial intelligence and more. Read More

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VIDEO: The state of short-term rental startups

By PhocusWire | October 11, 2021

What has COVID-19 done to the scene? Are opportunities still there for newbies to consider, and will investments continue to roll in? Read More

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Women leaders experience burnout, work unrecognized

By Jill Menze | October 11, 2021

According to McKinsey and LeanIn.org’s Women in the Workplace 2021 study, women leaders in corporate America are not being formally recognized for their work around diversity, equity and inclusion. Read More

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Sounding Off: Everything Airbnb does becomes mainstream

By PhocusWire | October 8, 2021

In bringing alternative experiences into the mainstream, Airbnb has seamlessly made them accessible to all - a concept that the fragmented tours and activities industry has grappled with for years. Read More

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VIDEO: RVs as the niche opportunity in alternative accommodation

By PhocusWire | October 8, 2021

Speaking during PhocusWire Pulse, RVShare vice president of product Melissa Fortenberry discusses the surge in interest in the peer-to-peer RV rental service. Read More

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VIDEO: Change is everywhere in alternative accommodation

By PhocusWire | October 7, 2021

Not only is the sector now a mainstream form of accommodation but it has proven to be one that is at center of fundamental discussions around what is hospitality. Read More

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Google adds carbon emission data to flight search results

By Mitra Sorrells | October 6, 2021

It’s the latest step in the company’s commitment to help one billion people make more sustainable choices by 2022, according to Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google and Alphabet. Read More

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Online giants grasp recovery momentum via marketing mix

By Linda Fox | October 5, 2021

The three giants looked to what they already had in terms of their existing customer bases and continued to prudently put marketing dollars elsewhere, hopefully to bring in new travelers. Read More

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Pandemic has not hit travel brand loyalty programs

By Kevin May | October 5, 2021

The report from ValuePenguin found that 14% of travelers had become more loyal to their favorite brands and just 11% claimed the opposite. Read More

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VIDEO: Sizing up the market as a rental newbie

By PhocusWire | October 4, 2021

It wouldn't have been plain sailing as a vacation rental startup in 2020 - even before a global pandemic hit every corner of the travel, tourism and hospitality sector. Read More

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