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British Airways taps fintech startup Banked for new loyalty offering
News / Technology
British Airways taps fintech startup Banked for new loyalty offering
By Jill Menze | August 11, 2020
Through the partnership, British Airways Executive Club members who make an online purchase with a Banked merchant can collect Avios during checkout.... Read More
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Interview / Online
Phocuswright Europe 2020 preview: Out of Office with… Julie White
By PhocusWire | August 11, 2020
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.... Read More
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News / Startups
Hotel booking platform Splitty acquires assets of Cancelon
By Mitra Sorrells | August 11, 2020
Splitty says the deal will create a "distinctive OTA" with low expenses and high value for consumers.... Read More
AirAsia and Trip.com Group unite in digital travel services pact
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AirAsia and Trip.com Group unite in digital travel services pact
By Kevin May | August 10, 2020
Flights, hotels, airport transfers and activities are included in the sharing of inventory across both platforms, with Trip.com Group's premium members getting "upgraded privileges" when they book AirAsia tickets.... Read More
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Interview / Online
Phocuswright Europe 2020 preview: Out of Office with… Timothy Hughes
By PhocusWire | August 10, 2020
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: Timothy Hughes of Agoda.... Read More
Airside gets $13M to accelerate digital travel identity tech
News / Technology
Airside gets $13M to accelerate digital travel identity tech
By Kevin May | August 10, 2020
The company works with airlines, cruise lines, hotels and other sectors of the industry on a platform that stores and maintains a database of photographs and other personal information of customers.... Read More
10 ways APIs can revolutionize aviation post-coronavirus
Opinion / Technology
10 ways APIs can revolutionize aviation post-coronavirus
By Jonathan Weinberg | August 10, 2020
Here are 10 ways APIs could revolutionize how airports and airlines work together as well as with suppliers and passengers.... Read More
Sounding Off: Social media shouldn't sugar-coat the mid-crisis travel experience
Interview / Online
Sounding Off: Social media shouldn't sugar-coat the mid-crisis travel experience
By PhocusWire | August 7, 2020
The travel experience is going to be disruptive (health checks) or weird (everyone wearing masks) for a while so ensuring the message does not ignore those facts will be beneficial in the long-run. ... Read More
How the luggage experience is changing as a result of COVID-19
News / Online
How the luggage experience is changing as a result of COVID-19
By Jill Menze | August 7, 2020
To ensure safety and reduce touch points while traveling, consumers are rethinking how they transport their bags.... Read More
Sabre revenue slumps to less than a tenth from the same period in 2019
News / Distribution
Sabre revenue slumps to less than a tenth from the same period in 2019
By Kevin May | August 7, 2020
Distribution and technology giant Sabre is using the pandemic to "right-size" the business in the wake of the huge disruption to passenger and service volumes.... Read More
InPhocus, episode 20 - Looking to Russia for a different perspective
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InPhocus, episode 20 - Looking to Russia for a different perspective
By PhocusWire | August 7, 2020
Russia is never far away from the headlines - whether it's politics, science or culture. The country's travel sector is no less interesting, too - so add a global pandemic into the mix of 2020 and some interesting results emerge.... Read More
Booking Holdings feels "full impact" of coronavirus as gross bookings plunge 91% in Q2 2020
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Booking Holdings feels "full impact" of coronavirus as gross bookings plunge 91% in Q2 2020
By Jill Menze | August 6, 2020
CEO Glenn Fogel believes it will be years and not quarters before the travel market returns to pre-COVID dollars.... Read More
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News / Online
Tripadvisor revenue down 86% in Q2 to $59M, still better than expected, says CEO
By Mitra Sorrells | August 6, 2020
Tripadvisor says it is seeing steady improvement in users and revenue since lows in April.... Read More
Uber continues buying spree as delivery business supports COVID-slammed mobility unit
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Uber continues buying spree as delivery business supports COVID-slammed mobility unit
By Linda Fox | August 6, 2020
Uber saw a 35% decline to $10 billion in gross bookings while mobility gross bookings were down 73% for the quarter.... Read More
WEBINAR REPLAY! The digital customer journey is broken. Let’s fix it.
News / Technology
WEBINAR REPLAY! The digital customer journey is broken. Let’s fix it.
By PhocusWire | August 6, 2020
There has never been a more urgent time for travel sellers to reimagine their digital customer journeys. And the way they achieve that is as Complete Retailers.... Read More