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VIDEO: New Reality With... Dr. Erik Lium of Mount Sinai Health System
News / Technology
VIDEO: New Reality With... Dr. Erik Lium of Mount Sinai Health System
By PhocusWire | December 16, 2020
The next guest on the New Reality With... series is Dr. Erik Lium, chief commercial innovation officer for the Mount Sinai Health System, an integrated health care system providing medical care to local and global communities.... Read More
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Opinion / Online
Uncovering and understanding the modern hotel guest
By Joel Montaniel - SevenRooms | December 16, 2020
As hoteliers implement new technologies and prioritize health and safety initiatives, they should not forget the value of traditional pillars of hospitality such as personalization and great food and beverage experiences.   ... Read More
How Amazon Web Services wants to aid travel brands in recovery
News / Technology
How Amazon Web Services wants to aid travel brands in recovery
By Jill Menze | December 16, 2020
Through its new Competency Partner program and work with organizations like Star Alliance, AWS is helping travel brands address new demands brought on by COVID-19.... Read More
The best How I Got Here episodes in 2020
News / Online
The best How I Got Here episodes in 2020
By PhocusWire | December 15, 2020
PhocusWire and Mozio produced 32 episodes of their weekly How I Got Here podcast during 2020. Here is the full list and a selection of our favorites.... Read More
VIDEO: Getting meaningful strategies and direction from travel data
News / Technology
VIDEO: Getting meaningful strategies and direction from travel data
By Linda Fox | December 15, 2020
Speaking at The Phocuswright Conference, 3Victors CEO Rick Seaney explains how travel brands can best derive meaningful insights from data.... Read More
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Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: WKND curates local weekend adventure packages
By Mitra Sorrells | December 15, 2020
 WKND is targeting millennials with what it calls a retreats-as-a-service platform that provides personalized adventure packages within a three-hour drive.  ... Read More
FareCompare acquired by fellow travel search brand Turismocity
News / Online
FareCompare acquired by fellow travel search brand Turismocity
By Kevin May | December 15, 2020
FareCompare was created by Rick Seaney and Graeme Wallace in 2006, joining the U.S. market at the same time as Kayak, SideStep, FareCast and a string of other metasearch startups. ... Read More
Why true diversity and inclusion demands a global approach
Opinion / Online
Why true diversity and inclusion demands a global approach
By Gillian Tans - Booking.com | December 15, 2020
Fighting for equal representation means fighting for the recovery of our industry - and it’s vital for the future of travel.... Read More
WEBINAR REPLAY! Reimagining travel payments for stronger 2021 recovery
News / Technology
WEBINAR REPLAY! Reimagining travel payments for stronger 2021 recovery
By PhocusWire | December 14, 2020
Join our travel payments experts and gain valuable insights about redesigning your global payments strategy for a faster and stronger recovery.... Read More
European Commission sets mobility strategy, aims for 90% emissions cut
News / Technology
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
News / Online
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
News / Distribution
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
Interview / Online
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
News / Online
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
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