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The Phocuswright Conference is moving entirely online in November
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The Phocuswright Conference is moving entirely online in November
By PhocusWire | September 23, 2020
The Phocuswright Conference Online 2020 will be a platform for smart insights and healthy debate as we navigate a brand new, mid-pandemic environment.... Read More
The risks and rewards of gamification in business travel
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The risks and rewards of gamification in business travel
By Allison Ponchak - American Express GBT | September 23, 2020
For many travel managers, gamification has been a successful tool; however, in these uncertain times, they should reevaluate existing gamification programs for potential risk and to ensure they align with new objectives.... Read More
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CitizenM targets remote workers with new corporate subscription plan
By Mitra Sorrells | September 23, 2020
Amsterdam-based CitizenM's monthly flat-rate plan provides three nights of stays, three hours of meeting room use and unlimited use of lobby co-working space.... Read More
WEBINAR REPLAY: How NBCUniversal powers individual experiences with people-based data
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WEBINAR REPLAY: How NBCUniversal powers individual experiences with people-based data
By PhocusWire | September 22, 2020
In this new climate, people-based marketing is no longer a “nice to have” philosophy, but rather a requirement for brands to activate meaningful and valuable experiences for individuals.... Read More
Uber targets commuters as businesses get back to the office
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Uber targets commuters as businesses get back to the office
By Kevin May | September 22, 2020
Uber will introduce Employee Group Rides and Business Charter services as pilots projects in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific, before a full rollout later this year.... Read More
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SITA partners with French startup to help airlines with fuel sustainability
By Linda Fox | September 22, 2020
Safety Line provides technology to airlines and airports and can help carriers save fuel and reduce emissions during the three key phases of a flight: climb, cruise and descent.... Read More
Booking.com introduces longer-stay rates
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Booking.com introduces longer-stay rates
By Christina Jelski - Travel Weekly | September 22, 2020
The move is largely designed to bolster Booking.com's homes and apartments business, which has accounted for a growing share of the brand's bookings mid-pandemic.... Read More
Reevaluating travel risk through the lens of equality, diversity and inclusion
Opinion / Online
Reevaluating travel risk through the lens of equality, diversity and inclusion
By Rhiannon Parker - Intertek Cristal | September 22, 2020
Notably missing from the dialogue around diversity and inclusion in the travel industry is critically evaluating the way we manage travel-related risk and the lens through which it has traditionally been viewed.... Read More
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Healthy Sail Panel recommends 74 steps to reduce COVID-19 risk on cruise ships
By Mitra Sorrells | September 22, 2020
Specialists say a focus on testing, the use of face coverings, enhanced sanitation and other measures can mitigate the risks associated with COVID-19 on cruise ships.... Read More
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Opinion / Distribution
Corporate travel reset: 5 tips to improve productivity
By Craig Fichtelberg, AmTrav | September 21, 2020
Companies should look at the outcome of previous business trips to decide which journeys should now be face-to-face in the future.... Read More
Airbnb courts digital nomads as it continues push for long-term stays
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Airbnb courts digital nomads as it continues push for long-term stays
By Jill Menze | September 21, 2020
Airbnb says the home-share company is seeing an increase in digital nomads booking long-term stays as well as in hosts offering those types of stays.... Read More
Holidu raises new €5M investment, backed by a former Booking.com boss
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Holidu raises new €5M investment, backed by a former Booking.com boss
By Kevin May | September 21, 2020
Booking.com's former CEO, Kees Koolen, has put forward €4 million of his own money into the top-up round, alongside other, unnamed investors.... Read More
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Delta CEO: Time for all travel sectors to “join arms” to drive safety and rebuild traveler confidence
By Mitra Sorrells | September 21, 2020
The airline CEO spoke about collaboration, hygiene efforts, the future of business travel and the need for accountability and transparency on racial issues.... Read More
Sounding Off: Changing the message to nudge consumers back to travel
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Sounding Off: Changing the message to nudge consumers back to travel
By PhocusWire | September 18, 2020
Perhaps there are things the industry can do now to help consumers calculate the risk of travel.... Read More
InPhocus, episode 23 - Time spent with Katz is never wasted
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InPhocus, episode 23 - Time spent with Katz is never wasted
By PhocusWire | September 18, 2020
Jeff Katz has plenty to say about his new comrade Cory Garner but, as many will know, the Orbitz founder and former-airline exec always has a range of views on many other aspects of the industry.... Read More
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