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Can travel platforms find ways to regulate themselves?

By Linda Fox | June 9, 2021

The European Purpose Project - launched by a number of brands including ground transport specialist Bolt - is putting together a code of conduct for platforms.... Read More

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Tourlane shakes up leadership, co-CEO strategy ends

By Kevin May | June 9, 2021

Julian Weselek will be sole CEO of the business and Julian Stiefel will move to a new position of chief growth officer.... Read More

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Customer engagement strategy key to rebuilding traveler confidence

By Linda Fox | June 9, 2021

Only a fifth of consumers feel safe traveling now with many relying on the vaccine rollout before they travel.... Read More

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Is there a role for NFTs in travel?

By Jill Menze | June 9, 2021

Non-fungible tokens could present an opportunity for travelers to gain clout and for providers to connect with their audiences.... Read More

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My Method... How the Setai hotel used tech to transform the guest arrival experience

By David Mezuman - Duve | June 9, 2021

Working with Duve, The Setai, Sea of Galilee, is using digital communication solutions to streamline the check-in process for guests.... Read More

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Yatra ends year on $16M loss, sees signs of improvement after deadly Indian second wave

By Linda Fox | June 8, 2021

The India-based company is beginning to see early signs of recovery after the peak of the recent second COVID-19 wave.... Read More

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Travel payments provider Ixaris acquired by Nium

By Kevin May | June 8, 2021

Singapore-based Nium is expected to file to become a publicly listed company in the U.S. over the course of the next 18 months to two years.... Read More

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GDS travel agency air bookings running at 62% lower than 2019

By Kevin May | June 8, 2021

Air tickets being sold by travel agencies via the global distribution system are recovering much slower than those for hotel bookings, data disclosed by Sabre shows.... Read More

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Phocuswright launches Connects mentorship and networking service

By PhocusWire | June 8, 2021

Phocuswright Connects connects mentees and mentors to learn and develop their journeys in the travel, tourism and hospitality industry.... Read More

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Q&A: OYO on how it wants to emerge from the COVID crisis

By Mitra Sorrells | June 8, 2021

Abhinav Sinha, COO of India-based OYO, discusses what the company has learned through the pandemic, new tech products it has launched and its plans for future growth.... Read More

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VTrips makes string of acquisitions as consolidation in vacation rentals continues

By Jill Menze | June 7, 2021

VTrips has acquired Tennessee-based Resort Property Management as well as Florida-based Distinctive Beach Rentals and Resort Collection.... Read More

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What is corporate travel's sequel post-pandemic?

By Linda Fox | June 7, 2021

As business travelers look to get back on the road, what will change for better or worse post-pandemic?... Read More

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RVezy drives away with $20M funding from dating app founder

By Kevin May | June 7, 2021

The latest backing from the entrepreneur is being used to continue RVezy's expansion into the U.S. from its domestic market of Canada.... Read More

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The answer to group travel complexity? Transparency

By Julian Ing - Launchtrip | June 7, 2021

The smart use of technology and data can add much needed transparency to the group travel process.... Read More

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VIDEO: Fighting fraud in vacation rentals

By PhocusWire | June 7, 2021

Speaking during PhocusWire Pulse: Decoding Travel Security, Expedia Group's James Cassidy explains how booking vacation homes via an intermediary comes with certain protections.... Read More

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