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Interview / Online

In The Big Chair - Gary Morrison of Hostelworld

By Linda Fox | April 26, 2022

Gary Morrison became CEO of Hostelworld in late 2018, joining from Expedia where he was head of retail.... Read More

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VacayMyWay claims a first with rewards program for rentals

By Kevin May | April 26, 2022

Travelers will earn one point for every $1 they spend on a booking with the U.S.-based startup. Points can be redeemed on future reservations made on the site over the course of the next 12 months.... Read More

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Amex GBT outlines environmental strategy

By Jill Menze | April 26, 2022

In the company’s ESG Report 2021, Amex GBT outlines its commitment to operating its business in “the most sustainable manner possible."... Read More

News / Technology

Swvl buys Turkey’s Volt Lines in first acquisition as public company

By Mitra Sorrells | April 26, 2022

This is the fourth acquisition for Dubai-based Swvl in less than a year. ... Read More

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Mitra Sorrells to become PhocusWire’s new editor in chief

By PhocusWire | April 25, 2022

She takes on the role from May 1, 2022, following the departure of the existing head of the brand’s editorial team, Kevin May.... Read More

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Patrick Andersen becomes CEO at CWT as McKinney Frymire steps down

By Mitra Sorrells | April 25, 2022

McKinney Frymire joined CWT in 2019 and became CEO one year ago.... Read More

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P&O Cruises gives shore excursion retail to Musement

By Kevin May | April 25, 2022

TUI-owned Musement will run the shore excursion ticketing for P&O Cruises and Cunard, following a trial with passengers on trips taken on the Azura ship.... Read More

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WTTC highlights need to prioritize cyber security

By Linda Fox | April 25, 2022

The World Travel & Tourism Council’s Codes To Resilience Report, launched in partnership with Microsoft, focuses on cyber crime protection and best practices.... Read More

Opinion / Online

Short-term rental industry must do a better job vetting travelers

By Carl Shepherd | April 25, 2022

The co-founder of HomeAway says, with property owners becoming farther removed from those renting their properties, a new, stronger system is needed to minimize the chance of tragedy.... Read More

News / Startups

Japanese startup Wayfarer snatches $1M to become “AWS of hotels”

By Jill Menze | April 24, 2022

Founded in 2019, Wayfarer was created to modernize hotel management in Japan.... Read More

News / Technology

JetBlue Technology Ventures invests in climate solutions fund

By Linda Fox | April 22, 2022

JTV becomes a limited partner through its investment in the multi-billion dollar fund which targets large scale climate solutions.... Read More

Interview / Distribution

Sounding Off: In the Pac-Man of airline distribution, many can win

By PhocusWire | April 22, 2022

The next five years or so could well be a multi-player, multi-level game of Pac-Man in airline distribution. We do not see just yet how the battle ends.... Read More

News / Online

WeTravel adds instant payment feature

By Jill Menze | April 22, 2022

The feature allows travel businesses in the United States that use WeTravel’s platform to transfer funds to suppliers, employees and contractors for immediate cash withdrawal.... Read More

News / Online

DMO to social enterprise – sustainability's next step?

By Mitra Sorrells | April 22, 2022

Tourism Vancouver Island is now 4VI, a social enterprise that will invest its profits into activities that support the island's people, communities and environment.... Read More

News / Startups

Trip-planning app Out of Office takes off with $3.5M in funding

By Jill Menze | April 22, 2022

Launched in August 2021, Out of Office gives travelers inspiration and planning tips based on where their friends have traveled in the past.... Read More

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