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Commercial strategy key unlocking revenue potential event listing
February 7 2022
This free webinar will provide you with the framework needed to develop a commercial mindset and strategy that gets the best out of your teams by using real-time historical, current and future-looking... On Demand
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Hopper ramps up hotel inventory via SiteMinder deal
By Mitra Sorrells | February 7, 2022
The partnership means SiteMinder’s more than 33,000 hotels in 150 countries can now opt to make their properties visible in Hopper’s mobile marketplace.   Read More
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Celebrity Cruises launches hotel program powered by Priceline
By Johanna Jainchill - Travel Weekly | February 7, 2022
Celebrity says it has streamlined and enhanced the booking process for pre- and post-cruise stays. Read More
COVID stalls closing of gender pay gap in travel and hospitality
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COVID stalls closing of gender pay gap in travel and hospitality
By Jill Menze | February 4, 2022
According to a new report from WiHTL, the mean pay gap in hospitality, tourism and leisure has increased from 7.4% to 9%. Read More
The 2022 business traveler: anxious to travel but also anxious to travel
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The 2022 business traveler: anxious to travel but also anxious to travel
By Paul Barron - Amadeus Hospitality | February 4, 2022
As business travel returns, what trends are already emerging for this segment and what implications do they have on the hospitality industry? Read More
Mews continues hotel tech rollup, acquires Cenium
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Mews continues hotel tech rollup, acquires Cenium
By Linda Fox | February 2, 2022
The acquisition of cloud-based Cenium, owned by Nordic Choice Hotels, boosts Mews' growth across Northern Europe. Read More
Is TikTok part of travel's recovery toolbox?
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Is TikTok part of travel's recovery toolbox?
By Linda Fox | February 2, 2022
Travel companies are waking up to TikTok's potential to raise brand awareness and drive transactions. Read More
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VIDEO: The continued rise of short-term rentals
By PhocusWire | February 2, 2022
Short-term rentals emerged as a pandemic success story with a flood of new category users and soaring demand. But big questions remain. Read More
European travelers plan to spend significantly more in 2022
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European travelers plan to spend significantly more in 2022
By Jill Menze | February 2, 2022
According to a new report, European travelers plan to spend 39% more on travel in 2022 and are actively planning and booking. Read More
Hoteliers tweak loyalty programs to lure leisure travelers
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Hoteliers tweak loyalty programs to lure leisure travelers
By Tovin Lapan - Travel Weekly | February 1, 2022
Loyalty programs are an area ripe for evolution, as they have become more important to hotel business models and serve to capture new customers during a period of shifting traveler tastes and... Read More
Women gain slight leadership ground in hotel companies
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Women gain slight leadership ground in hotel companies
By Linda Fox | February 1, 2022
Castell Project says its mission to see women in one-in-three leadership roles is slowly being fulfilled. Read More
Q&A: Selina on market size, SPACs, nomads and growth
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Q&A: Selina on market size, SPACs, nomads and growth
By Linda Fox | January 31, 2022
Selina co-founder and CEO Rafael Museri discusses the hospitality brand's digital nomad audience, market opportunity and competition. Read More
Why hospitality should adopt the agile philosophy
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Why hospitality should adopt the agile philosophy
By Melissa Jurkoic - Thynk | January 28, 2022
By thinking in the "agile way," hotels can adapt to unexpected challenges, build strong teams and improve their offerings. Read More
Strong recovery in domestic demand boosts MakeMyTrip
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Strong recovery in domestic demand boosts MakeMyTrip
By Linda Fox | January 26, 2022
The India-based OTA says it generated revenue of $115 million in the quarter ended December 31, 2021, up 103% on the same quarter in 2020. Read More
Q&A: Why - and how - travel brands should embrace verifiable ID
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Q&A: Why - and how - travel brands should embrace verifiable ID
By Mitra Sorrells | January 26, 2022
Affinidi's director of travel says there will be opportunities for travel operators and intermediaries that can accept they do not "own" the customer. Read More
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