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Hopper launches online travel agent training course

By Mitra Sorrells | April 13, 2022

Dubbed “Bunny Bootcamp,” the self-guided course includes 160 hours of material and provides simulation activities using a Sabre GDS emulator.... Read More

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My Method... How Vrbo used videos to increase its search visibility

By Shawn Massie - Pacific | April 13, 2022

Vrbo raised its rank and visibility on YouTube and Google using SEO-friendly videos created from its destination guides.... Read More

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The difference between touchless and frictionless travel

By Phocuswright Research | April 12, 2022

For the travel industry, SSI represents a dramatic shift in the way customer information is stored and used.... Read More

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Online activity shows growing recovery for travel

By Mitra Sorrells | April 12, 2022

An analysis by Similarweb shows visits to airline and hospitality websites are up as consumers act on their desire to travel. ... Read More

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Kurt Ekert on how Sabre will disrupt itself to win the market

By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WiT | April 12, 2022

The Sabre president explains how the GDS is undergoing its most dramatic digital transformation yet.... Read More

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Leisure retail travel agencies outperforming digital counterparts

By Robert Silk - Travel Weekly | April 12, 2022

Since the early days of the pandemic, the leisure travel agency community has made the case that it might drive more share its way due to travel's newly complex regulatory landscape.... Read More

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TravelX, Air Europa launch NFT flight series

By Jill Menze | April 11, 2022

Owners who purchase the NFTs will get special access to an Air Europa flight to Miami Beach.... Read More

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AirAsia and Google unite to push super app potential

By Kevin May | April 11, 2022

Google Cloud tech will be deployed to ensure users can access services at any time and on any device, with external tech companies given the ability to develop new functionality.... Read More

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Is global consensus on climate action in travel possible?

By Linda Fox | April 11, 2022

Travelers and businesses want a more sustainable industry, but how that's accomplished remains a major challenge.... Read More

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VTrips continues acquisition spree, buys Southern Vacation Rentals

By Jill Menze | April 8, 2022

With Southern Vacation Rentals, VTrips adds 1,120 vacation rental properties spanning the Florida Panhandle to the Alabama Gulf Coast.... Read More

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Boeing looks to cloud to boost digital transformation

By Linda Fox | April 8, 2022

The airline manufacturer is partnering with Google and Microsoft to leverage cloud technology.... Read More

Interview / Online

Sounding Off: Uber’s super app push comes at the right time

By PhocusWire | April 8, 2022

Uber is making efforts to capture the door-to-door travel experience – and it might succeed.... Read More

Opinion / Technology

The solution to missed revenue opportunities in hospitality

By Max Starkov - hospitality consultant and strategist | April 8, 2022

Hotels should create an integrated revenue generation commercial team to optimize guest engagement and boost revenues and profitability.... Read More

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Sykes Holiday Cottages acquires majority stake in Forest Holidays

By Jill Menze | April 8, 2022

Sykes says it shares U.K.-based Forest Holidays’ sustainable tourism approach, which strives to have a positive impact on the planet and local communities.... Read More

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Tours platform Civitatis looks to growth with €100M investment

By Linda Fox | April 7, 2022

The Spain-based company wants to accelerate expansion in the rest of Europe as well as Latin America through a “growth partnership" with Vitruvian Partners.... Read More

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