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Tripadvisor launches Tripadvisor Plus, touts growth and revenue opportunities

By Linda Fox | March 9, 2021

Tripadvisor Plus, which is free for accommodation brands to join, believes it now offers suppliers lower distribution costs.... Read More

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Spend more, stay longer: The consumer trends driving travel in 2021

By Jill Menze | March 9, 2021

According to the American Express Travel: Global Travel Trends Report, consumers are approaching travel in 2021 with a new mindset.... Read More

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VIDEO: Behind the scenes of safe travel in the post-pandemic corporate world

By PhocusWire | March 9, 2021

PhocusWire spoke to CWT's senior director Brandon Balcom on the digital and analogue complexities of corporate travel post pandemic.... Read More

News / Distribution

Google eliminates fees for hotel booking links

By Mitra Sorrells | March 8, 2021

Now in addition to up to four paid ad slots, Google will provide an extensive organic list of booking options, such as the hotel website, online travel agencies and other travel sites.... Read More

News / Startups

Bolt lands €20M for mobility tools in emerging economies

By Linda Fox | March 8, 2021

Bolt says it shares a goal with investor IFC to empower women and improve their access to transportation.... Read More

News / Online

Hotels want to capitalize on the direct trend - but for how long?

By Linda Fox | March 8, 2021

Hotel giants are looking to push their loyalty schemes to continue any advantage in direct bookings built up over the pandemic.... Read More

Opinion / Technology

Why is it taking so long for travel tech to get women to the top?

By Lisa Barker - IBS Software | March 8, 2021

We all know there is an issue, but as there is a general lack of appetite to engage in the debate - a trend that cannot continue.... Read More

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VIDEO: Optii’s Katherine Grass on the playbook for recovery in hospitality

By Jill Menze | March 8, 2021

Speaking during PhocusWire's inaugural Pulse event, Optii CEO Katherine Grass says flexibility is the name of the game in 2021.... Read More

News / Technology

SITA cyber attack accesses passenger data for multiple airlines

By Mitra Sorrells | March 5, 2021

Singapore Airlines, Finnair and British Airways have acknowledged data from their frequent flyer programs was accessed in the attack.... Read More

Interview / Online

Sounding Off: No matter the state of travel, sustainability must be a priority

By PhocusWire | March 5, 2021

Travel brands MUST look at their efforts on the sustainability agenda now, during the recovery rather than as a line item to tackle once operations are back to decent levels.... Read More

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EaseMyTrip plans IPO in India

By Linda Fox | March 5, 2021

India-based OTA EaseMyTrip launched in 2018 and offers a range of travel services including flights, hotels, holidays and activities.... Read More

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VIDEO: IATA on health passes and digital identification

By PhocusWire | March 5, 2021

PhocusWire spoke to Alan Murray Hayden of IATA to understand the work the aviation industry is doing to get passengers safely back to the skies.... Read More

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RESEARCH: Latin America travel market - state of a region's recovery

By PhocusWire | March 5, 2021

The market has suffered as much as most around the world but some countries are predicting a return to pre-pandemic levels as early as 2023.... Read More

News / Online

InPhocus, episode 33 - Big picture uncertainty

By PhocusWire | March 5, 2021

ITB director Martin Buck reflects on what it meant for the show and the industry as March 2020 turned the sector on its head and what happens next for the sector.... Read More