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Sabre, Amadeus and Travelport pull fares from Russian carrier Aeroflot following Ukraine invasion

By Kevin May | March 4, 2022

Sabre was the first of the main GDSs to issue a statement that it has axed its distribution with the Russian goverment majority-owned airline, with Amadeus following shortly after. Read More

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Sounding Off: Wartime decisions may linger long in the memory

By PhocusWire | March 4, 2022

Whatever the rationale behnd the decision, Sabre has made a calculated move that it will have to face head-on from the industry and its partners, or change in the coming days and weeks. Read More

News / Online

Russian invasion of Ukraine triggers mass flight cancellations

By Mitra Sorrells | March 3, 2022

The day after the start of the invasion, ForwardKeys data show that for every one booking made for travel to Russia there were six cancellations of pre-existing bookings. Read More

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VIDEO: Building a digital connection between airlines and passengers

By PhocusWire | February 28, 2022

Speaking during PhocusWire Pulse, SITA Lab’s Gustavo Piña explains how the airport experience is changing. Read More

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Viselio snapped up by CIBT to improve visa process

By Linda Fox | February 9, 2022

Switzerland-based Viselio provides a simplified visa application process via its software. Read More

Opinion / Technology

Addressing the inevitability of natural disasters for DMOs

By Arianna Howe - Sparkloft Media | February 7, 2022

What can DMOs and tourism‐reliant companies do to showcase strong, adaptable vacation and business meetings markets in these impacted areas? Read More

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Lavanda enters Middle East with new short-term rental platform

By Jill Menze | February 1, 2022

Lavanda and real estate developer Aldar are launching the Cloud Living platform with oversight from the Abu Dhabi Department of Tourism. Read More

Interview / Technology

Sounding Off: Collaboration is key to enabling decentralized tech

By PhocusWire | January 28, 2022

It's a tremendous leap to consider, but that spirit of teamwork during the pandemic could be the framework that all of those with a vested interest will use to move things forward. Read More

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Challenges remain but progress emerges in vacation rental governance

By Kevin May | January 27, 2022

The Wild West days of short-term rental owners battling with local authorities might be subsiding, according to a new study from Rent Responsibly. Read More

News / Online

Airbnb wins case over responsibility for listings in Spain

By Linda Fox | January 24, 2022

The case dates back to 2015 and a dispute with the Catalan authorities over listings from Airbnb and other platforms. Read More

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TUI and Greece launch sustainable tourism initiative

By Mitra Sorrells | January 21, 2022

Known as the Rhodes Co-Lab, the effort will include the development and testing of solutions on the island that could then be shared more broadly, as well as the creation of a think tank. Read More

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Airbnb adds guest insurance, partial credit for some COVID-related cancellations

By Mitra Sorrells | January 20, 2022

Airbnb is dedicating $20 million in coupons for guests that have cancelled due to COVID-related government mandates. Read More

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VIDEO: The intersection of politics, policy and planning

By PhocusWire | January 6, 2022

Behavioral shifts, new business models, political divides, legislation and regulations complicate destination management, creating a ripple effect throughout the travel ecosystem. Read More

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Transportation tech provider Via confidentially files for IPO

By Mitra Sorrells | December 21, 2021

Via says it has not yet determined the number of shares to be offered or the price range of the offering. Read More

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European regulators poised for rental rules shake-up

By Linda Fox | December 15, 2021

The aim of the Commission's initiative is the development of “responsible, fair and trusted growth in short-term rentals” as part of wider tourism ecosystem, with Europe-wide rules to be put in place. Read More

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