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Interview / Online

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

News / Online

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

News / Online

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

News / Online

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

News / Online

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

News / Online

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

Interview / Technology

Sounding Off: Some are moving beyond lip service with autonomous services

By PhocusWire | October 1, 2021

Robotaxis are one thing, but how the world of autonomous vehicles can be used to enhance experiences in other areas of the industry is perhaps where the excitement of opportunity truly comes. Read More

News / Online

OYO outlines details for IPO, raising $1.2B

By Linda Fox | October 1, 2021

The India-based company is seeking to raise about $1.2 billion, mostly through the issue of fresh shares as well as some existing shares. Read More

News / Online

The Phocuswright Conference 2021 - a program for a new era

By PhocusWire | October 1, 2021

Now is travel’s renaissance as it wakens to greater energy and bright possibilities – a time to engage with colleagues, customers and partners with fresh perspective. Read More

News / Technology

VIDEO: Using travel payments to gain loyalty and increase conversions

By PhocusWire | October 1, 2021

Refunds and chargebacks have exploded during the pandemic, causing cash flow challenges for online travel intermediaries. Read More

News / Distribution

VIDEO: Customer acquisition in alternative accommodation

By PhocusWire | September 30, 2021

The promise of convenience and not having to rub shoulders with other guests was enough to give the sector a much-needed boost after traveler volumes collapsed at the onset of COVID-19. Read More

News / Online

After transparency shift in Europe, Airbnb tests new display globally

By Mitra Sorrells | September 30, 2021

In the coming weeks Airbnb will test different ways to display pricing for some properties in markets around the globe, to show a rate inclusive of fees in the initial search listing. Read More