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Lastminute.com Group credits package trips for revenue boost
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Lastminute.com Group credits package trips for revenue boost
By Kevin May | November 12, 2021
CEO Andrea Bertoli says he expects a return to normality for leisure travel demand during the course of 2022.... Read More
Sounding Off: NDC still means different things to different people
Interview / Distribution
Sounding Off: NDC still means different things to different people
By PhocusWire | November 12, 2021
Many now admit that, perhaps in that initial phase, IATA mis-sold NDC, with one of the criticisms levelled at its development being too much talk of costs.... Read More
The Phocuswright Conference 2021 - this year's innovators, ready to pitch
News / Technology
The Phocuswright Conference 2021 - this year's innovators, ready to pitch
November 12, 2021
Phocuswright is at the forefront of innovation in the global travel, tourism and hospitality industry. We bring travel industry leaders together with the most promising entrepreneurs.... Read More
Amadeus enters into value-based distribution deal with Delta
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Amadeus enters into value-based distribution deal with Delta
By Robert Silk - Travel Weekly | November 12, 2021
Delta has been doing away with flat segment fees and replacing them with scaled payments to GDSs based upon the value of each booking.... Read More
How lodging businesses can boost technology use to remain competitive
Opinion / Technology
How lodging businesses can boost technology use to remain competitive
By Adam Harris - Cloudbeds | November 12, 2021
The smartest hotel owners and operators will emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic with new digital strategies that will prepare their businesses for the future.... Read More
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News / Online
VIDEO: Trip.com Group on recovery investment strategies
By Mitra Sorrells | November 12, 2021
In an interview during WiT Experience Singapore 2021, Trip.com Group co-founder and executive chairman James Liang says the company is ready to return to a growth mindset.... Read More
The Phocuswright Conference 2021 - five questions for accommodation executives
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The Phocuswright Conference 2021 - five questions for accommodation executives
By PhocusWire | November 11, 2021
A panel this year, focusing on accommodation, features Noah Brodsky (Travel+Leisure Group), Vered Raviv Schwarz (Guesty), Sam Shank (HotelTonight and Airbnb) and Chris Silcock (Hilton).... Read More
Travel industry urged to be more ambitious on sustainability
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Travel industry urged to be more ambitious on sustainability
By Linda Fox | November 11, 2021
A Roadmap to Net Zero report from the WTTC and Accenture says some elements of travel could fully decarbonize before 2030.... Read More
How airlines can scratch the traveling itch and recoup revenues
Opinion / Technology
How airlines can scratch the traveling itch and recoup revenues
By Mike Slone - PROS | November 11, 2021
Airlines are feeling empowered to recoup the revenues that they lost during the pandemic. But challenges remain and a major shift in the way airlines leverage technology is required.... Read More
Hospitality tech startup Amenitiz nabs €6.5M for Europe expansion
News / Startups
Hospitality tech startup Amenitiz nabs €6.5M for Europe expansion
By Jill Menze | November 11, 2021
Point-Nine, Backed and Otium led the round, with angel investors including Travelperk’s Avi Meier, GoCardless’ Matt Robinson and Carlos Gonzales also participating.... Read More
Enso Connect bags $2M for rental guest platform
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Enso Connect bags $2M for rental guest platform
By Linda Fox | November 10, 2021
Enso, which was founded in 2019, offers a guest experience platform combining artificial intelligence-led communication and smart home technologies.... Read More
FunNow secures $15M round, plans expansion to new countries
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FunNow secures $15M round, plans expansion to new countries
By Kevin May | November 10, 2021
Online travel agency KKday is one of a number of backers in the fellow Taiwan-based FunNow, alongside CDIB Capital, Darwin Ventures and Accuvest.... Read More
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Interview / Technology
In The Big Chair - Michelle McKinney Frymire of CWT
By Mitra Sorrells | November 10, 2021
Michelle McKinney Frymire became CEO of CWT in May 2021. She joined the company in 2019 after prior leadership roles at Starwood Vacation Ownership, Delta Air Lines and Continental Airlines.... Read More
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Airbnb updates add host protections, automatic translations
By Mitra Sorrells | November 10, 2021
The company says the more than 50 updates are based on input from hosts and guests and in response to changes brought on by the pandemic.... Read More
STARTUP STAGE: RemoteDream helps travelers find and book work-friendly hotels and hostels
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: RemoteDream helps travelers find and book work-friendly hotels and hostels
By Jill Menze | November 10, 2021
Founded in 2021, the startup caters to remote workers, travelers on workations and digital nomads.... Read More
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