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VIDEO: Why the digital travel sector fails for diversity and inclusion
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VIDEO: Why the digital travel sector fails for diversity and inclusion
By Linda Fox | December 30, 2020
Martinique Lewis, a diversity in travel consultant, says travel companies need to look across everything they touch internally and externally and grade themselves on their diversity. ... Read More
Why it’s still the Roaring ‘20s for hotel revenue management
Opinion / Distribution
Why it’s still the Roaring ‘20s for hotel revenue management
By Klaus Kohlmayr - IDeaS | December 30, 2020
What if we could look at the COVID‐19 crisis as the vehicle to lead to a fundamental shift in how the industry generates and optimizes revenues?... Read More
Four trends that will shape business travel in 2021
Opinion / Online
Four trends that will shape business travel in 2021
By Alex Kaluzny - Egencia | December 30, 2020
For C-suites and travel managers, acknowledging and adapting to these trends will be an essential part of building traveler confidence and reintroducing in-person meetings.... Read More
VIDEO: How travel execs confronted the crisis - and their staffs
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VIDEO: How travel execs confronted the crisis - and their staffs
By PhocusWire | December 29, 2020
At the Phocuswright Conference, travel leaders discuss how confronting the threat – and often inevitability – of staffing reductions has been the most difficult part of the pandemic.... Read More
STARTUP STAGE: SmartNomad wants to make trip planning a one-click experience
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: SmartNomad wants to make trip planning a one-click experience
By Linda Fox | December 29, 2020
The New York-based company initially wants to offer the service to online travel agencies and travel management companies.... Read More
VIDEO: Peter Kern on how COVID gave Expedia Group “courage”
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VIDEO: Peter Kern on how COVID gave Expedia Group “courage”
By Jill Menze | December 29, 2020
Speaking at his first Phocuswright Conference since assuming leadership of Expedia Group, Peter Kern discussed the company's multi-brand strategy, Google and more.... Read More
Three big ideas that will change hospitality in 2021
Opinion / Technology
Three big ideas that will change hospitality in 2021
By Michael Bennett - Cendyn | December 29, 2020
What can hotels do to make sure they are prepared for a busy summer and lay a foundation to serve new segments should business travel remain depressed into 2022 - and potentially beyond?... Read More
VIDEO: How we went to the brink and back in 2020
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VIDEO: How we went to the brink and back in 2020
By PhocusWire | December 28, 2020
How do you change customer perceptions and jumpstart business after a downfall? Some of the most battered, but resilient, travel businesses worked hard during 2020 to keep it together.... Read More
Tourism organizations need to rethink their success metrics in 2021
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Tourism organizations need to rethink their success metrics in 2021
By Celine Chaussegros - Sojern | December 28, 2020
Tourism boards with limited resources can no longer rely on outdated metrics to deliver results.... Read More
VIDEOS: PhocusWire's most popular interviews 2020
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VIDEOS: PhocusWire's most popular interviews 2020
By PhocusWire | December 24, 2020
We present a list of the most popular videos that we've produced at PhocusWire and those we've been involved with during Phocuswright's virtual conferences during 2020.... Read More
VIDEO: Certares’ Greg O’Hara on why 2020 saw record investment in travel
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VIDEO: Certares’ Greg O’Hara on why 2020 saw record investment in travel
By Mitra Sorrells | December 24, 2020
O'Hara shares his thoughts on the best travel sectors for investment now and why he believes business travel startups need to pivot.... Read More
STARTUP STAGE: Port provides remote guides for events and tours
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Port provides remote guides for events and tours
By Mitra Sorrells | December 24, 2020
Port enables users to visit destinations or attend business events or trade shows through live video calls with remote guides.... Read More
Hopin acquires Topi to drive hybrid events
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Hopin acquires Topi to drive hybrid events
By Linda Fox | December 23, 2020
Topi's co-founders are joining Hopin to head up the development of hybrid and mobile products.... Read More
Navisteps raises $1M to develop its corporate travel technology
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Navisteps raises $1M to develop its corporate travel technology
By Linda Fox | December 23, 2020
Singapore-based Navisteps will use its $1M in funding for market expansion in Asia.... Read More
VIDEO: Travel veterans Peluso and Jones on opportunities to emerge from COVID stronger
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VIDEO: Travel veterans Peluso and Jones on opportunities to emerge from COVID stronger
By Mitra Sorrells | December 23, 2020
Travelocity founder Terry Jones and former Travelocity CEO Michelle Peluso reunited for a discussion with Phocuswright senior analyst Lorraine Sileo.... Read More
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