Airbnb creates tool for hosts to confirm guests’ COVID status
Airbnb creates tool for hosts to confirm guests’ COVID status
By Kevin May | February 5, 2021
The Health Safety Assertion tool allows hosts to request guests declare their status in relation to... Read More
News / Technology
Sounding Off: Why startups should be careful with their roadmaps
Sounding Off: Why startups should be careful with their roadmaps
By PhocusWire | February 5, 2021
Thankfully, the sector has (mostly) moved on from the days of the "travel is totally broken - we're... Read More
Interview / Startups
Tripadvisor's Bokun creates activities service with JTB online giant in Japan
Tripadvisor's Bokun creates activities service with JTB online giant in Japan
By Kevin May | February 5, 2021
JTB Bokun is the first partnership by the Bokun tours and activities tech platform with a... Read More
News / Distribution
Kiwi.com draws rash of complaints for not paying air refunds
Kiwi.com draws rash of complaints for not paying air refunds
By Jaime Biesiada - Travel Weekly | February 4, 2021
The agency is accused of not dispersing refunds on air travel canceled by airlines due to COVID-19. It... Read More
News / Online
Expedia opens up discount rates to COVID-hit travel agency partners
Expedia opens up discount rates to COVID-hit travel agency partners
By Kevin May | February 3, 2021
The company's affiliate program, which has around 10,000 agency partners, will be opened up so that... Read More
News / Distribution
WEBINAR REPLAY! How travel can leverage payment technology for a smart COVID-19 recovery
WEBINAR REPLAY! How travel can leverage payment technology for a smart COVID-19 recovery
By PhocusWire | February 2, 2021
As airlines and travel agencies plan their comeback, it is essential they have access to the most... Read More
News / Technology
business travel recovery 2025
Business travel expected to make full recovery by 2025
By Kevin May | February 2, 2021
According to GBTA, global business travel spending slumped by over a half to $694 billion during a... Read More
News / Distribution
Tripadvisor creates virtual destination tour via Amazon Alexa
Tripadvisor creates virtual destination tour via Amazon Alexa
By Kevin May | January 29, 2021
The idea is that Alexa prompts users to choose their own tour, allowing them to visit over several... Read More
News / Online
WEBINAR REPLAY! Connected trip - Is it still relevant in 2021?
WEBINAR REPLAY! Connected trip - Is it still relevant in 2021?
By PhocusWire | January 29, 2021
Before the pandemic the idea of the “connected trip” was widely discussed in the travel industry. But... Read More
News / Technology
Trekksoft revenues drop 30% during pandemic-stricken 2020
Trekksoft revenues drop 30% during pandemic-stricken 2020
By Kevin May | January 28, 2021
The Switzerland-based company captured $7.2 million in revenue during 2020, as the coronavirus... Read More
News / Distribution

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