Hygiene

News / Online

Delta CEO: Time for all travel sectors to “join arms” to drive safety and rebuild traveler confidence

By Mitra Sorrells | September 21, 2020

The airline CEO spoke about collaboration, hygiene efforts, the future of business travel and the need for accountability and transparency on racial issues. Read More

Interview / Distribution

Sounding Off: Changing the message to nudge consumers back to travel

By PhocusWire | September 18, 2020

Perhaps there are things the industry can do now to help consumers calculate the risk of travel. Read More

News / Technology

Touchless tech: Cruise lines adapt to prepare for a healthy return to sailing

By Mitra Sorrells | September 17, 2020

While cruising remains on hold for many lines, companies are finding news ways to add contactless solutions into the guest experience to minimize risk in the future. Read More

News / Technology

Touchless tech: The simple - and advanced - ways ground transport providers are encouraging travel

By Jill Menze | September 16, 2020

For ground transportation providers, COVID-19 is accelerating the need for both simple touch-free technology as well as more advanced solutions to rebuild traveler confidence and restore revenues. Read More

News / Distribution

Destinations join forces with private companies to boost tourism

By Linda Fox | September 15, 2020

Travel companies and tourism organizations are devising various initiatives to bring back travelers in recent months. It's not just lip service, but a collaborative effort by all parties. Read More

News / Online

Airbnb claims 1.2M listings are on enhanced cleaning program

By Kevin May | August 31, 2020

The program was launched in June in a bid to showcase properties that had demonstrated enhanced hygiene standards and cleaning, or set booking buffers between guests. Read More

News / Technology

Google expedites launch of contactless guest system for hotels in response to COVID

By Mitra Sorrells | August 26, 2020

The solution has been a pilot since 2018 but Google says it expedited the global launch because of the pandemic. Read More

News / Online

RedDoorz CEO chases profitability, sees opportunities for travel companies to IPO

By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WebInTravel | August 25, 2020

As Airbnb prepares for its much-anticipated IPO, RedDoorz co-founder and CEO Amit Saberwal predicts there will be more strong companies that emerge out of COVID and want to go public. Read More

Opinion / Online

Four ways the online travel and tourism sector in Southeast Asia will change for good

By Amit Anand - Jungle Ventures | August 21, 2020

While the COVID-19 crisis continues to play out, online travel and tourism will evolve and change significantly before there is a full recovery. Read More