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How hotels can work alongside Google in the post-pandemic era, part two
Opinion / Distribution
How hotels can work alongside Google in the post-pandemic era, part two
By Max Starkov | September 10, 2020
In the second part of this analysis, we look at how hotels can implement a post-crisis Google strategy.... Read More
Delta pauses NDC development, "doubles down" on existing distribution strategy
News / Distribution
Delta pauses NDC development, "doubles down" on existing distribution strategy
By Linda Fox | September 10, 2020
As Delta moves away from NDC to focus on its existing infrastructure, Air France-KLM continues its NDC strategy.... Read More
How I Got Here, episode 41 - Nicolas Brusson of BlaBlaCar
Interview / Online
How I Got Here, episode 41 - Nicolas Brusson of BlaBlaCar
By PhocusWire | September 10, 2020
David Litwak of Mozio and PhocusWire's Kevin May discuss the emergence and growth of carpooling platforms with the CEO and co-founder of one of that sector's leading brands, BlaBlaCar.... Read More
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Interview / Online
Phocuswright Europe 2020 preview: Out of Office with... Christine Wang
By PhocusWire | September 10, 2020
In a series of interviews with executives participating in the online event in September, PhocusWire finds out what they have learned from the COVID-19 crisis.... Read More
Mondee acquires Rocketrip in bid to grow business travel strategy
News / Online
Mondee acquires Rocketrip in bid to grow business travel strategy
By Kevin May | September 9, 2020
The company had raised $32 million in a series of funding rounds since 2013, including a $15 million Series C in 2018 from Google Ventures.... Read More
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News / Online
TripActions targets large global companies with launch of “Enterprise Edition” services
By Mitra Sorrells | September 9, 2020
The company is wooing global enterprise clients with its travel and expense solution that combines automated services with round-the-clock support.... Read More
European tourism bodies plead for coordinated travel restrictions
News / Distribution
European tourism bodies plead for coordinated travel restrictions
By Linda Fox | September 9, 2020
The call follows one from the European Commission last week, which wants a coordinated approach to travel restrictions and to help the recovery of economies across Europe.... Read More
BookingKit secures €5M investment to help accelerate pandemic recovery
News / Technology
BookingKit secures €5M investment to help accelerate pandemic recovery
By Kevin May | September 9, 2020
The activity platform enlisted the financial support of Intermedia Vermögensverwaltung, Müller Medien, High-Tech Gründerfonds (HTGF), business angel Robert Kabs and another business angel with the round.... Read More
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Opinion / Distribution
Change fees are gone, now can we fix the rest of what’s wrong with airline pricing?
By Jeff Klee - AmTrav | September 9, 2020
Delta, United and American airlines have announced they are eliminating change fees, but AmTrav CEO Jeff Klee says there is still much work to be done to fix airline pricing.... Read More
Phocuswright Europe 2020 preview: Out of Office with... Christophe Peymirat
Interview / Online
Phocuswright Europe 2020 preview: Out of Office with... Christophe Peymirat
By PhocusWire | September 9, 2020
In a series of interviews with executives participating in the online event in September, PhocusWire finds out what they have learned from the COVID-19 crisis.... Read More
Airlines can address other passenger frustrations as they work to rebuild confidence
News / Technology
Airlines can address other passenger frustrations as they work to rebuild confidence
By Linda Fox | September 8, 2020
Data analyzed by Lufthansa Innovation Hub's TNMT platform identifies major issues in the passenger experience.... Read More
15 vital points for travel startups to consider in their mid-pandemic strategy
News / Startups
15 vital points for travel startups to consider in their mid-pandemic strategy
By Kevin May | September 8, 2020
Insert a near-shutdown of the industry due to COVID-19 this year and you can multiply the existing challenges for travel startups tenfold. But they should think about these tips as they look ahead.... Read More
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Interview / Online
Phocuswright Europe 2020 preview: Out of Office with… Fabio Cannavale
By PhocusWire | September 8, 2020
In a series of interviews with executives participating in the online event in September, PhocusWire finds out what they have learned from the COVID-19 crisis.... Read More
As fewer people fly, destination marketing becomes a domestic game
Opinion / Technology
As fewer people fly, destination marketing becomes a domestic game
By Bill Obreiter - ADARA | September 8, 2020
For destination marketers, it’s critical to understand how to navigate this new world, where fewer people will be flying. ... Read More
Forget online stars and rankings, hotels will be now judged by hygiene factors
News / Distribution
Forget online stars and rankings, hotels will be now judged by hygiene factors
By Linda Fox | September 7, 2020
While there is no ranking or rating system for hygiene and cleanliness, there are tell-tale signs for who is putting in the time and money. And this matters a lot in the mid-pandemic period.... Read More