The idea of governments, regional authorities and other public bodies getting involved in strategic decisions and running the infrastructure that could underpin a reemerging sector is one that should be considered.... Read More

In a series of interviews with executives participating in the online event in September, PhocusWire finds out what they have learned from the COVID-19 crisis. Next up: Rappi Travel's Guido Becher.... Read More

The next guest on the New Reality With... series is Richard Harris, CEO of Intent, a customer intelligence platform serving the travel industry.... Read More

Lyft says monthly rideshare rides in July were up 78% compared to April.  ... Read More

Google's travel search results will now show the percentage of available hotels and flights and also enable users to filter properties that offer free cancellation.... Read More

The "sharp drop" in its trading performance led the company to pursue a debt facility and subsequent equity raise of £13.8 million in June.... Read More

Mozio's David Litwak and Kevin May of PhocusWire talk with Rajesh Magow about the meteoric rise of India-based MakeMyTrip, one of the country's first online travel agencies to emerge in the 2000s.... Read More

Digital payment systems provide better hygiene than cash and can provide hotels with valuable data.... Read More

In a series of interviews with executives participating in the online event in September, PhocusWire finds out what they have learned from the COVID-19 crisis. Next up: Festive Road's Caroline Strachan.... Read More

Manifest connects its members to getaways and activities in exclusive destinations around the U.S. via private planes.... Read More

The U.S.-based platform for booking chauffeured vehicles says services will end on August 31, citing the "catastrophic effects COVID-19 has had on the global economy."... Read More

The company has two offerings - an online travel agency selling tours and activities and an automated messaging system to assisst tour operators.... Read More

Property managers and hosts are investing in contactless solutions to help guests feel more confident about traveling.... Read More

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The role of digital services, governments and regional organizations will be forced to come to the fore if the globe is to get back to the $9 trillion tourism economy it had pre-pandemic.... Read More