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Yatra claims of merger sabotage by Ebix dismissed in court

By Linda Fox | September 2, 2021

Yatra terminated the merger agreement with Ebix in June 2020 and filed legal proceedings. Read More

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eDreams Odigeo claims bookings are exceeding pre-pandemic levels

By Linda Fox | September 1, 2021

The Spain-based company says bookings in July and August accelerated further compared to full-year 2019 figures. Read More

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VIDEO: Alternative business models for digital marketing

By PhocusWire | September 1, 2021

It's not exactly game on just yet, in the battle by brands to wean themselves off the Google machine, but there is change afoot that could last beyond the pandemic recovery period. Read More

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What do Gen Z travelers want from online travel brands?

By Jill Menze | August 31, 2021

According to new research, Gen Z travelers favor online travel agencies as well as travel brands that echo their values. Read More

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The power of reviews in the short-term rental sector

By Mitra Sorrells | August 30, 2021

Quantity and quality of reviews matter for alternative accommodations, and new data shows those factors vary based on the size of properties being managed. Read More

Interview / Online

Sounding Off: Innovation is a tricky balancing act right now

By PhocusWire | August 27, 2021

The sector, decimated as it has been since early 2020, is still unraveling its way through a complex set of procedures to get itself back in a stable place, which will capture some of the demand that is... Read More

News / Technology

Q&A: Exploring the role of cryptocurrency in travel's recovery

By Linda Fox | August 26, 2021

Some believe cryptocurrencies have many applications in travel and their use could potentially aid the industry's recovery as well as setting it up for a better future. Read More

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AirAsia bolsters super app drive with ride-hail service launch

By Kevin May | August 25, 2021

Other cities in Malaysia after Kuala Lumpur will be introduced throughout the remainder of 2021, with Thailand and Indonesia slated for the next phase. Read More

News / Startups

Huawei invests $100M in startups, makes first travel move in Middle East

By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WebInTravel | August 25, 2021

Wego is the first travel player to sign a partnership with Huawei’s Petal Search to integrate the travel app into Huawei smartphones. Read More

Opinion / Online

Diversification in activities: between consolidation and momentum

By Lukas Hempel and Matthias Wirz - BookingKit | August 25, 2021

The tours and activities sector is shifting as it comes out of the pandemic, but there are positive opportunities for those companies that pay attention. Read More

News / Online

The state of digital advertising in travel

By Jill Menze | August 24, 2021

A new report from Sojern seeks to understand how COVID-19 has impacted budget, ad spend, allocation by channel and how advertisers are thinking about the future of ad tech. Read More

News / Technology

Hotel tech bosses urge better multi-platform integration

By Kevin May | August 24, 2021

Over 80% of chief information officers, chief technology officers and chief operating officers of hotel brands wanted their PMS provider to concentrate on integrations. Read More

News / Startups

Travel startup investment to hit $44B in 2021

By Linda Fox | August 23, 2021

The number of travel and mobility startups grew 5% in 2021, according to Lufthansa Innovation Hub. Read More

News / Online

Tripadvisor and Airbnb join Google as local search powerhouses

By Kevin May | August 23, 2021

Google is the web service of choice for the vast majority of consumers looking for information on local businesses and activities - but a new survey indicates other brands are definitely in the... Read More

Interview / Technology

Sounding Off: COVID helped pave the way for innovation in people

By PhocusWire | August 20, 2021

Behind all the initiatives and recovery strategies are people, determined to ensure their employers or the organizations that they lead can look forward with a degree of optimism. Read More

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