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News / Online

Google launches sustainability initiatives, confirms "Things to Do" changes

By Mitra Sorrells | September 22, 2021

Google, in addition to adding "eco-certified" badges to hotels and joining the Travalyst coalition, has confirmed updates to its search and booking functions for tours and activities. Read More

Opinion / Online

A temperature check on vacation rentals

By Marcus Rader - Hostaway | September 22, 2021

Vacation rentals were the undoubtable success story of the travel industry in the first year of the pandemic. But it's a useful time to reflect on reality. Read More

News / Online

Expedia Group brings loyalty programs into a single platform

By Kevin May | September 21, 2021

The company says all brands and products will be in the program, covering flights, hotels, alternative accommodation, car rentals, cruises and activities. Read More

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VIDEO: New audiences and where to spend your travel marketing budget

By PhocusWire | September 21, 2021

Phocuswright managing director Pete Comeau discussed a range of marketing-related issues with Michael Shafrir, industry manager at Facebook, during the recent TravelTech Show 2021 online... Read More

News / Online

Tripadvisor revamps Plus, shifts discounts to cash-back

By Mitra Sorrells | September 21, 2021

Just three months after launching in the U.S., Tripadvisor is shifting its primary benefit for Plus subscribers from discounts at booking to cash-back at check-in. Read More

News / Online

Big Asia Pacific travel market developments to know

By Phocuswright Research | September 20, 2021

The road to recovery is long and varies by market, especially as the more contagious Delta variant of the virus wreaks havoc across the region in 2021, hampering travel recovery. Read More

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Q&A: Klook on taking risks, collaboration and new trends

By Mitra Sorrells | September 20, 2021

As Klook marks seven years since its launch, chief commercial officer Wilfred Fan shares the company's COVD recovery strategy and future plans. Read More

News / Online

VIDEO: Building a future with equality at its heart

By PhocusWire | September 20, 2021

Speaking during Phocuswright’s Diversity in Leadership event, UN Women UK’s Simon Gallow explains why travel leaders need to focus on equality in their rebuilding efforts. Read More

Interview / Online

Sounding Off: Leaders must use this time to make a difference

By PhocusWire | September 17, 2021

Important issues around diversity and sustainability are the ones that perhaps are not front of mind in the recovery process - but they, arguably, the most important challenges facing the industry. Read More

Opinion / Online

Neverending tourism and how it can drive recovery

By Digital Innovation in Tourism Observatory - Politecnico di Milano | September 17, 2021

Neverending tourism concept identifies the extension of the travel experience in time and space, made possible by digital solutions. Read More

News / Online

Vrbo expands program to woo Airbnb hosts, claims thousands have already joined

By Kevin May | September 16, 2021

The Fast Start program began in the U.S. in March 2021 and is designed to help experienced hosts who haven't joined the site yet increase their visibility and earnings. Read More

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VIDEO: How can the concept of hope help the travel industry thrive?

By PhocusWire | September 16, 2021

Speaking during Phocuswright's Diversity in Leadership event, Accenture's Blair Taylor explains how the "persistent reality of hope" can help corporations confront challenges and find solutions. Read More