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European Commission sets mobility strategy, aims for 90% emissions cut
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European Commission sets mobility strategy, aims for 90% emissions cut
By Linda Fox | December 14, 2020
Over 80 initiatives have been folded into ten key areas for action including sustainability projects, such as zero-emission airports and ports, as well as healthy and sustainable inter-urban and urban mobility.... Read More
VIDEO: OYO on doubling down on what works during a pandemic
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VIDEO: OYO on doubling down on what works during a pandemic
By Kevin May | December 14, 2020
OYO's strategy to get into the rental accommodation business could eventually be seen, once the dust settles on the pandemic, as a bit of a lifeline for the business.... Read More
Accor taps a trends, launches short-term vacation rental booking platform
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Accor taps a trends, launches short-term vacation rental booking platform
By Christina Jelski - Travel Weekly | December 14, 2020
Debuting with an inventory of more than 50,000 apartments, villas and chalets, Accor's Apartments & Villas site consolidates accommodations from the company's 15 extended stay hotel brands.... Read More
VIDEO: Despegar's CEO on the value of operating like a startup
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VIDEO: Despegar's CEO on the value of operating like a startup
By Mitra Sorrells | December 14, 2020
Despegar CEO Damian Scokin discussed his company's recovery strategy in an interview with Phocuswright analyst Carolina Sass de Haro.... Read More
Sounding Off: Battle of the "best" in online travel is just getting started
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Sounding Off: Battle of the "best" in online travel is just getting started
By PhocusWire | December 11, 2020
Let's not, for a moment, dampen the mood that has started creeping into the psyche of leaders in the online travel market in recent weeks.... Read More
AirAsia boss on the Google threat and extending the brand
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AirAsia boss on the Google threat and extending the brand
By Linda Fox | December 11, 2020
AirAsia Group boss Tony Fernandes believes airlines will end up outbidding each other on Google.... Read More
InPhocus, episode 30 - Who'd be a business travel startup in a pandemic?
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InPhocus, episode 30 - Who'd be a business travel startup in a pandemic?
By PhocusWire | December 11, 2020
In a crazy year for business travel, Phocuswright managing director Pete Comeau caught up with Tripkicks' CEO Jeff Berk.... Read More
Q&A: Airbnb's Joe Gebbia talks milestone IPO
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Q&A: Airbnb's Joe Gebbia talks milestone IPO
By Jill Menze | December 11, 2020
Airbnb co-founder Joe Gebbia speaks to Airbnb's debut on the public markets, how it has adapted during the pandemic and the company’s long-term vision. ... Read More
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WTTC proposes best practices for biometric digital identities to speed recovery
By Mitra Sorrells | December 11, 2020
The report provides detailed steps to create and implement biometric-enabled digital identities that could be used to secure and expedite travel around the world.... Read More
VIDEO: Travel marketing experts on pandemic behavioral shifts and opportunities
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VIDEO: Travel marketing experts on pandemic behavioral shifts and opportunities
By Linda Fox | December 10, 2020
The pandemic has changed travel marketing, with brands needing to stay relevant to those that are traveling and inspire those that are not.... Read More
Airbnb rings the bell to herald its arrival on public markets
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Airbnb rings the bell to herald its arrival on public markets
By Kevin May | December 10, 2020
The private accommodation giant's shares will list on the NASDAQ trading floor, just short of four months after announcing its intention to seek an Initial Public Offering of the business.... Read More
Journera captures five travel brands to its connected trip platform
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Journera captures five travel brands to its connected trip platform
By Kevin May | December 10, 2020
The data exchange service has signed 3Sixty Duty Free, Way.com, Exceptional Stays, Parking Access and ShuttleFare to the platform this week.... Read More
Expedia Group CEO wants to be "the best travel tech platform in the world"
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Expedia Group CEO wants to be "the best travel tech platform in the world"
By Jill Menze | December 10, 2020
At Expedia Group’s virtual Explore event, CEO Peter Kern outlined how playing to Expedia Group’s strengths will help the company and its partners recover from the impact of the coronavirus crisis.... Read More
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United launches on-demand customer service at airports
By Mitra Sorrells | December 10, 2020
The service is expected to be available at all United hubs by the end of the month.... Read More
December 9th, 2020 11 am Eastern _ 8 am Pacific
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WEBINAR REPLAY! Tips for addressing burn-out with smaller teams and unpredictable demand
By PhocusWire | December 9, 2020
It’s critical for hotels to spot burn-out signals, proactively boost morale, and leverage technology to drive occupancy. A healthy team can steer your property towards profitability, but a drained crew will focus on mere survival.... Read More
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