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How travel marketers can reboot and find their audiences
Opinion / Online
How travel marketers can reboot and find their audiences
By Mike Skladony - Semcasting | September 25, 2020
In order to figure out who’s in the market to travel at this moment and where they’re likely to go, marketers will have to shift focus to the top of the funnel, where audience development capabilities are key.... Read More
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Airbnb makes big changes to its cancellation policy, eliminating certain guest protections
By Mitra Sorrells | September 24, 2020
The new policy, developed with input from hosts, eliminates many personal situations such as illness from coverage but adds coverage for pandemics and natural disasters.... Read More
WEBINAR REPLAY! The future of hotel retailing: through COVID and beyond
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WEBINAR REPLAY! The future of hotel retailing: through COVID and beyond
By PhocusWire | September 24, 2020
With domestic travel showing strong signs of recovery, hotel bookings emerge as a crucial element to re-build agency strategies.... Read More
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Klook launches Klook Live interactive mobile content tool
By Kevin May | September 24, 2020
Klook Live works by pushing a livestream of content to users on a mobile device, giving them the chance to interact directly with brands, redeem promotion codes and book a product immediately.... Read More
Ian Schrager: Coronavirus pandemic will not be a “paradigm shift” in hospitality
News / Technology
Ian Schrager: Coronavirus pandemic will not be a “paradigm shift” in hospitality
By Jill Menze | September 24, 2020
The boutique hotel pioneer is confident travel and hospitality will return to normal, and technology will help lead the way.... Read More
How I Got Here, episode 43 - Varun Khona of Headout
Interview / Online
How I Got Here, episode 43 - Varun Khona of Headout
By PhocusWire | September 24, 2020
The Headout story is a classic startup tale involving hard times in New York City and an appearance on a TV reality show. Varun Khona tells it to PhocusWire's Kevin May and David Litwak of Mozio.... Read More
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Airbnb launches new portal with resources for governments, tourism organizations
By Mitra Sorrells | September 24, 2020
Airbnb says it has created the new "City Portal" to help communities benefit from its marketplace.... Read More
Airlines are confronting a future of smaller, leaner operations
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Airlines are confronting a future of smaller, leaner operations
By Linda Fox | September 23, 2020
Accenture outlines four potential aviation recovery scenarios, with carriers needing to be leaner and more flexible as they face an uncertain future.... Read More
VIDEO: Gillian Tans of Booking.com on diversity and leadership in travel
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VIDEO: Gillian Tans of Booking.com on diversity and leadership in travel
By PhocusWire | September 23, 2020
The Booking.com chairwoman discusses her career path at the business and the challenges the industry needs to address as it faces up to its responsibility to be inclusive and diverse, both to staff and customers.... Read More
The Phocuswright Conference is moving entirely online in November
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The Phocuswright Conference is moving entirely online in November
By PhocusWire | September 23, 2020
The Phocuswright Conference Online 2020 will be a platform for smart insights and healthy debate as we navigate a brand new, mid-pandemic environment.... Read More
The risks and rewards of gamification in business travel
Opinion / Distribution
The risks and rewards of gamification in business travel
By Allison Ponchak - American Express GBT | September 23, 2020
For many travel managers, gamification has been a successful tool; however, in these uncertain times, they should reevaluate existing gamification programs for potential risk and to ensure they align with new objectives.... Read More
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CitizenM targets remote workers with new corporate subscription plan
By Mitra Sorrells | September 23, 2020
Amsterdam-based CitizenM's monthly flat-rate plan provides three nights of stays, three hours of meeting room use and unlimited use of lobby co-working space.... Read More
WEBINAR REPLAY: How NBCUniversal powers individual experiences with people-based data
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WEBINAR REPLAY: How NBCUniversal powers individual experiences with people-based data
By PhocusWire | September 22, 2020
In this new climate, people-based marketing is no longer a “nice to have” philosophy, but rather a requirement for brands to activate meaningful and valuable experiences for individuals.... Read More
Uber targets commuters as businesses get back to the office
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Uber targets commuters as businesses get back to the office
By Kevin May | September 22, 2020
Uber will introduce Employee Group Rides and Business Charter services as pilots projects in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific, before a full rollout later this year.... Read More
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News / Technology
SITA partners with French startup to help airlines with fuel sustainability
By Linda Fox | September 22, 2020
Safety Line provides technology to airlines and airports and can help carriers save fuel and reduce emissions during the three key phases of a flight: climb, cruise and descent.... Read More