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WEBINAR REPLAY! How 100% virtual companies handle travel
News / Technology
WEBINAR REPLAY! How 100% virtual companies handle travel
By PhocusWire | January 26, 2021
We explain how 100% virtual companies are rebuilding their travel program, what suppliers are doing to support this emerging trend and the specific benefits human interaction is having on companies.... Read More
What's next for airline distribution as IATA pushes its retailing vision?
News / Distribution
What's next for airline distribution as IATA pushes its retailing vision?
By Linda Fox | January 26, 2021
IATA lays out our three areas of focus in 2021 to get closer to airline retailing.... Read More
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News / Technology
Alliance Reservations Network launches direct group booking technology
By Mitra Sorrells | January 26, 2021
The system, known as GPS Link, connects ARN’s Group Productivity Solution booking platform with a hotel chain’s central reservation systems.... Read More
Klook raises $200M round in bid to widen platform to other services
News / Online
Klook raises $200M round in bid to widen platform to other services
By Kevin May | January 26, 2021
The new round brings the total raised by Hong Kong-based Klook to more than $720 million since the company's launch in 2014.... Read More
My Method... How to build a technology product based on real-world hospitality experience
News / Technology
My Method... How to build a technology product based on real-world hospitality experience
By Scott Curran - Reneson Hotels/GuestEQ | January 26, 2021
Reneson Hotels COO Scott Curan explains how he developed hotel operations platform GuestEQ based on his longtime experience in the hospitality industry.  ... Read More
Airlines need April bookings increase to prevent financial woes
News / Distribution
Airlines need April bookings increase to prevent financial woes
By Linda Fox | January 25, 2021
Pent-up demand for summer 2021 bookings will provide a much needed boost to airlines.... Read More
Domestic air tickets igniting travel rebound in some markets
News / Distribution
Domestic air tickets igniting travel rebound in some markets
By Kevin May | January 25, 2021
A six-month outlook for the top ten domestic air travel markets is showing a confidence in consumers to return to the skies - at least in terms of heading to destinations in their own countries.... Read More
What to know about the new customer travel planning, shopping and booking journey
Opinion / Online
What to know about the new customer travel planning, shopping and booking journey
By Kurt Weinsheimer - Sojern | January 25, 2021
While the travel industry certainly can’t predict quarantine mandates, companies can capitalize on demand by meeting customer conditions.... Read More
How does travel heal itself?
Opinion / Technology
How does travel heal itself?
By Raj Singh - JetBlue Technology Ventures | January 22, 2021
Four trends are poised to redefine the industry in the coming year - and emerging technology has a tremendous opportunity to transform this new travel experience.... Read More
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Interview / Online
Sounding Off: You don't have to always bet on business
By PhocusWire | January 22, 2021
The spirit of principled behavior that was demonstrated so well and effectively at times during 2020 should be something for the travel sector to build on.... Read More
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News / Distribution
Hopper connects with Lufthansa Group as first NDC partner
By Mitra Sorrells | January 22, 2021
The partnership gives Hopper access to the airlines’ branded fares, bundles, ancillary product offerings and “Continuous Pricing” price offers. ... Read More
Co-living startup Gravity raises $1.4M to expand internationally
News / Startups
Co-living startup Gravity raises $1.4M to expand internationally
By Jill Menze | January 22, 2021
The London-based company says it has experienced a period of high growth despite the pandemic.... Read More
Skyscanner appoints Travix boss John Mangelaars as CEO
News / Online
Skyscanner appoints Travix boss John Mangelaars as CEO
By Kevin May | January 22, 2021
He replaces Moshe Rafiah, who was brought in to oversee operations following the departure of CEO Bryan Dove.... Read More
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News / Online
American Express GBT acquires Ovation Travel Group
By Mitra Sorrells | January 21, 2021
The purchase includes all Ovation Travel Group brands, which will remain in place. ... Read More
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News / Online
TripActions snags additional $155M, valuation now $5B
By Mitra Sorrells | January 21, 2021
TripActions CEO Ariel Cohen says investors came to him toward the end of 2020 due to the company’s “execution in terms of taking market share.”  ... Read More
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