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The Phocuswright Conference 2021 - five questions for sustainability executives

By PhocusWire | October 28, 2021

A panel this year, focusing on sustainability and the efforts of brands in travel, features Megan Morikawa (Iberostar Group), Aaron Gowell (SilverRail Technologies) and Jeremy Sampson (The Travel... Read More

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MakeMyTrip continues solid revenue rebound

By Kevin May | October 28, 2021

The company says its financial performance leads and is instrumental in the country's travel industry recovery strategy, coinciding with a signifcant decline in COVID-19 infections and the roll-out of... Read More

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VIDEO: State of travel startups 2021

By PhocusWire | October 28, 2021

Ahead of the release of the full 2021 report, Mike Coletta, Phocuswright's manager for research and innovation, outlined some early findings at this week's PhocusWire Pulse event. Read More

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Tripadvisor's rejected or removed reviews are increasing in number

October 27, 2021

The company says the two million reviews in question represent about 9% of all submissions, with almost one million of those judged to be fraudulent. Read More

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Where does Gen Z like to travel and stay?

By Phocuswright Research | October 27, 2021

Understanding Gen Z’s unique spend patterns, planning preferences, travel interests and trip types allows companies to adapt their approach to this audience accordingly. Read More

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VIDEO: The Big Picture for travel startups

By PhocusWire | October 27, 2021

travel startups have faced a tough time as they juggle costs, strategy and hopes for the future, against a continued backdrop of uncertainty in a pandemic world. Read More

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Online cruise bookings leave many travel advisors behind

By Johanna Jainchill - Travel Weekly | October 27, 2021

In a video message to travel advisors, Royal Caribbean Group CEO Richard Fain says the surge in bookings is mostly coming from the internet and not from travel agencies. Read More

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Airline execs push back on tech naivete claims

By Linda Fox | October 26, 2021

Airline industry figures believe carriers are moving to modern technology such as cloud as they look to match the experience of online retailers. Read More

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The Phocuswright Conference 2021 - five questions for activity executives

By PhocusWire | October 26, 2021

This year's panel focusing on tours, activities and experiences features Blanca Menchaca (BeMyGuest), Christian Watts (Magpie) and Luuc Elzinga (Tiqets). Read More

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Selfbook raises $25M in quest to reinvent hotel payments

By Mitra Sorrells | October 26, 2021

Selfbook says its software enables hotels to accept one-click payments on their websites while eliminating fraud and reducing chargebacks. Read More

Interview / Online

STARTUP STAGE: Elude helps travelers find and book trips based on budget

By Jill Menze | October 26, 2021

Elude takes a budget-first approach to booking travel, surfacing customizable trip packages to users that fit within their desired price range. Read More

Interview / Technology

Sounding Off: Urban air mobility may not hit travel at a massive scale

By PhocusWire | October 22, 2021

There is no doubt that UAM is likely to become a fixture in the world of travel and transportation in the medium to long term. But to what degree is uncertain. Read More

News / Online

Viator tests new commission rate, raising skepticism with operators

By Jill Menze | October 22, 2021

Called Accelerate, Viator’s new program allows tour operators to pay to boost their visibility. Some are questioning the strategy. Read More

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FlixMobility acquires Greyhound for $78M

By Linda Fox | October 21, 2021

The initial deal is worth $46 million, with a further deferred consideration of $32 million to U.K.-based First Group. Read More

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Moving beyond the PNR in corporate travel

By Linda Fox | October 21, 2021

The corporate travel landscape could see significant change if plug and play micro-services gain traction, according to some travel buyers, managers tech suppliers. Read More

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