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Interview / Online

Sounding Off: Sustainability efforts need to start – now

By PhocusWire | July 2, 2021

Travel brands risk missing a key opportunity to follow through on their promises to both their businesses and customers. By not acting urgently, business as usual lurks awfully close behind. Read More

News / Startups

JetBlue Technology Ventures invests in short-term rental analyst Transparent

By Mitra Sorrells | July 2, 2021

JetBlue Technology Ventures says the financing aligns with its goals of “reimagining the accommodation experience” and providing startup-led innovation for JetBlue. Read More

News / Startups

Accor leads $16M investment in Treebo Hotels

By Linda Fox | July 1, 2021

As part of the partnership with Accor, Treebo's Hotel Superhero technology will be implemented in selected properties around the chain's portfolio. Read More

News / Online

Inspirato to go public via SPAC merger with Thayer Ventures

By Kevin May | July 1, 2021

The company has more than 385 upmarket vacation homes on its books and works with 500+ hotel and resort partners to provide inventory for its membership program. Read More

News / Technology

Airports test virtual queuing for security checkpoints

By Robert Silk - Travel Weekly | July 1, 2021

Two airports are testing technology that would enable flyers to shorten the time they spend in TSA checkpoint lines. Read More

Interview / Distribution

In The Big Chair - Dori Stein of Fornova

By Mitra Sorrells | July 1, 2021

Dori Stein is one of the founders of hotel distribution intel service Fornova and has been CEO since 2015. Read More

News / Online

VIDEO: Myth or reality - What’s really changed in travel?

By Jill Menze | June 30, 2021

Speaking during Phocuswright Europe, CarTrawler's Aileen McCormack and Trivago's Axel Hefer debate what travel will look like as the industry emerges from the pandemic. Read More

News / Online

Younger travelers more likely to choose accommodation with inclusive policies

By Linda Fox | June 30, 2021

Social injustices of last year put a spotlight on equity and inclusion, and the ongoing discourse changed people’s ideas, behaviors and expectations when it comes to travel. Read More

Interview / Startups

Startup Stage: Travlled opens up guest data services for hotels

By Jill Menze | June 30, 2021

Travlled solves the guest data issue, by enabling customers to create and share their unique preference profile with hotels. Read More

News / Distribution

Business travelers taking to rail to reduce carbon footprint

By Linda Fox | June 29, 2021

Short-haul flights and car trips could be shunned by business travelers going forward for their environmental impact. Read More

News / Online

Travel industry accelerates action on sustainability – will consumers follow?

By Mitra Sorrells | June 29, 2021

Travel brands are taking action to prioritize sustainability, but it is yet to be seen how consumer interest in the issue will impact travel decision-making as the world reopens. Read More

News / Distribution

Booking windows start to lengthen in vacation rentals

By Kevin May | June 29, 2021

Data from private accommodation specialist Vacasa indicates a shift in the median booking window from 20-30 days in 2020 to 35-40 days in Q1 of this year. Read More

News / Distribution

Flexible payment options are boosting traveler confidence

By Linda Fox | June 29, 2021

Travelers could opt for buy-now-pay-later schemes because of the risk of cancellations and painful refund processes. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: Luxury Travel Hackers makes dream trips for millennials on social media

By Linda Fox | June 28, 2021

Founded by former film and television producer Gary Kohn, Luxury Travel Hackers wants to provide a one-click booking experience to users. The startup has landed early-stage funding led by a former CEO... Read More