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Travel companies have ground to make up when it comes to web user experience
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Travel companies have ground to make up when it comes to web user experience
By Linda Fox | October 6, 2020
The online experience could matter even more as the travel industry rebuilds after the pandemic - but it lags behind other industries and their digital-first strategies.... Read More
WATCH: Visualization of digital travel's most brutal financial quarter in history
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WATCH: Visualization of digital travel's most brutal financial quarter in history
By PhocusWire | October 6, 2020
The second quarter in the financial calendar was always going to be the one where travel brands would be hit the hardest. Our animated chart explains it all.... Read More
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VIDEO: Barceló Hotel Group adapts COVID response to market and customer demands
By Mitra Sorrells | October 6, 2020
With hotels in 22 countries, the company has had to customize its response to the pandemic.... Read More
VIDEO: To rebuild successfully and sustainably, destinations must be cautious of “empty platitudes”
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VIDEO: To rebuild successfully and sustainably, destinations must be cautious of “empty platitudes”
By Jill Menze | October 6, 2020
Speaking during Phocuswright Europe, the Travel Foundation CEO Jeremy Sampson says destinations need to focus on action to build back sustainably from COVID-19.... Read More
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Selina acquires Remote Year in move to serve growing remote workforce
By Mitra Sorrells | October 6, 2020
Remote Year will continue as its own brand but the two companies will work together to create new offerings for remote workers.... Read More
As livestream events gain traction in Asia, Western travel brands should take note
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As livestream events gain traction in Asia, Western travel brands should take note
By Linda Fox | October 5, 2020
Companies such as Trip.com Group and Alibaba are seeing positive results from livestream events, which travel marketers should consider as a new sales channel.... Read More
STARTUP STAGE: BOUNTE helps hotels manage the lost-and-found process
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: BOUNTE helps hotels manage the lost-and-found process
By Jill Menze | October 5, 2020
BOUNTE is a cloud-based smartphone app that uses geolocation and AI image recognition to record, log and track lost items.... Read More
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COVID-19 could damage diversity and inclusion efforts in travel
By Jill Menze | October 5, 2020
According to Women in Hospitality, Travel & Leisure, the coronavirus crisis has exacerbated existing inequalities in the hospitality, travel and leisure sector – though it could prove a catalyst for change.... Read More
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News / Technology
Vacation Innovations acquires travel tech platform Holiday Systems International
By Mitra Sorrells | October 5, 2020
Vacation Innovations says the acquisition adds 12 brands to its portfolio and will enable it to offer better technology solutions to resort developers.... Read More
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Travel buyers estimate significant reduction in 2021 business travel volumes
By Linda Fox | October 2, 2020
Business travel is beginning to return, but more than a third of travel buyers say decreases of as much as 70% are possible.... Read More
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Interview / Distribution
Sounding Off: Like it or not, Big Tech is in the driver's seat
By PhocusWire | October 2, 2020
COVID-19 has caused an acceleration of e-commerce adoption, which is making the world's largest tech platforms even more influential.... Read More
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Expedia, Agoda, Traveloka, Ixigo on opportunities and challenges post-COVID
By Mitra Sorrells | October 2, 2020
The four online travel agencies are finding new ways to serve their primarily domestic audiences and remain relevant while travel volumes are down.... Read More
For hotels, COVID-19 has created an operational "perfect storm"
Opinion / Distribution
For hotels, COVID-19 has created an operational "perfect storm"
By Katherine Grass - Optii | October 2, 2020
On top of the basic need to have the right amount of staff in place for a highly unpredictable amount and type of guests, hotels also have to process systemic change in the way their operations run to be able to guarantee the care of their staff and their guests.... Read More
InPhocus, episode 24 - What a first 12 months for this travel startup
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InPhocus, episode 24 - What a first 12 months for this travel startup
By PhocusWire | October 2, 2020
We talk to TripDoodler's CEO about the last 12 months as a travel startup founder, her thoughts on sustainability as an important part of the recovery agenda and why the company is going down the crowdfunding route to raise capital.... Read More
Google says private accommodation is recovering faster than hotels on a global scale
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Google says private accommodation is recovering faster than hotels on a global scale
By Linda Fox | October 1, 2020
The search giant highlights uncertainty, domestic trips and hygiene as dominating travel searches in Asia Pacific but eagerness to travel is lukewarm in many global markets.... Read More
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