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News / Online
Travello looks to growth with acquisition of Backpacker Deals
By Linda Fox | November 5, 2020
Travello claims Australia-based Backpacker Deals is the largest online travel agency targeting the youth market in the country, as well as in New Zealand.... Read More
VIDEO: New Reality With... Fred Lalonde of Hopper
News / Online
VIDEO: New Reality With... Fred Lalonde of Hopper
By PhocusWire | November 5, 2020
The next guest on the New Reality With... series is Fred Lalonde, CEO and co-founder of Hopper, a travel search and booking app using prediction models and alerts.... Read More
expedia-group-q3-2020
News / Online
Expedia Group Q3 “better than expected,” Vrbo up YoY
By Mitra Sorrells | November 4, 2020
Expedia Group CEO Peter Kern says the company intends to be "more bold" on pushing the Vrbo brand while it also pursues a broad cost-cutting strategy.... Read More
How Airbnb has resisted the pandemic, adapted to new demands
News / Online
How Airbnb has resisted the pandemic, adapted to new demands
By Kevin May | November 4, 2020
Data shows where Airbnb sits in the wider accommodation ecosystem, as brands attempt to form some basis of recovery.... Read More
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Opinion / Distribution
Five ways airline loyalty might look different in 2021
By Mark Ross-Smith | November 4, 2020
Given the industry-destroying events of 2020, what will airline loyalty programs look like 12 months from now?... Read More
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Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Trip Affiliates Network provides tech solutions for travel agents, wholesalers and hotels
By Mitra Sorrells | November 4, 2020
Trip Affiliates Network’s solutions include integrated booking systems for flights, hotels, activities and transfers, plus dynamic packages and digital payment solutions.... Read More
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Opinion / Distribution
A reset in hotel bookings is happening right now
By Mike Ford - SiteMinder | November 4, 2020
The hotel booking cycle generally goes through five key stages until it resets into a different normal. Here's what to know.... Read More
Trivago says soft demand ongoing, hopes for travel recovery in mid-2021
News / Online
Trivago says soft demand ongoing, hopes for travel recovery in mid-2021
By Linda Fox | November 3, 2020
Reporting third quarter 2020 results the hotel metasearch company says increases over the summer period were driven by nearby trips to nature spots in “developed Europe.”... Read More
Phocuswright Conference 2020 Preview: Travelers should finally get the attention they deserve
News / Online
Phocuswright Conference 2020 Preview: Travelers should finally get the attention they deserve
By Kevin May | November 3, 2020
Brands, industry associations and government have a unique opportunity to do the right thing and put customers in the middle of their strategic prism.... Read More
Study: 66% of travel brands not prepared to meet SCA deadline
News / Technology
Study: 66% of travel brands not prepared to meet SCA deadline
By Jill Menze | November 3, 2020
According to a report from Amadeus, COVID-19 has delayed Strong Customer Authentication (SCA) implementation by an average of six months.... Read More
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News / Technology
CTM acquires travel tech software provider Tramada
By Mitra Sorrells | November 3, 2020
The acquisition comes just one month after CTM purchased U.S.-based Travel & Transport.... Read More
STARTUP STAGE: Trees4Travel offers a simple solution to address climate change
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Trees4Travel offers a simple solution to address climate change
By Linda Fox | November 2, 2020
The company wants to offer a simple, easy to use solution to alleviate climate change by getting travelers to invest the price of a coffee in planting trees.... Read More
Tourplus raises $1M to connect tourists to guides
News / Online
Tourplus raises $1M to connect tourists to guides
By Kevin May | November 2, 2020
Malaysian business angel Jin Hui Wong, GT-MAX and Chinese accelerator SSOV are backing the company in the round.... Read More
Marriott has security breach fine reduced to £18M
News / Technology
Marriott has security breach fine reduced to £18M
By Linda Fox | November 2, 2020
    A regulator originally intended to fine the hotel company £99 million but took into account steps taken since, representations from the company and the impact of COVID-19.... Read More
sojern attractions
Opinion / Online
How attractions can (safely) boost group sales
By Noreen Henry - Sojern | November 2, 2020
While it’s easy to let digital marketing fall by the wayside when last-minute bookers come to call, online marketing is the best way to score direct, advance, online bookings.... Read More
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