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How being smart and nimble will help hoteliers survive years of flux
Opinion / Distribution
How being smart and nimble will help hoteliers survive years of flux
By Klaus Kohlmayr - IDeaS | August 3, 2020
Up-to-date data, rapid forecasting and automated pricing are critical for hoteliers trying to maximize revenue during the COVID-19 crisis.  ... Read More
Sounding Off: Google's playing of the "competition" card will irk many
Interview / Online
Sounding Off: Google's playing of the "competition" card will irk many
By PhocusWire | July 31, 2020
Tapping Google on the shoulder and telling it to scale back its plans may not be enough to truly democratize travel search for consumers. ... Read More
Amadeus reports a loss of €89M, kicks off additional €250M cost-reduction plan
News / Distribution
Amadeus reports a loss of €89M, kicks off additional €250M cost-reduction plan
By Linda Fox | July 31, 2020
Announcing half-year and second-quarter 2020 results, the company says the plan is designed to “strengthen its capabilities” going forward.... Read More
InPhocus, episode 19 - People want to move again
News / Online
InPhocus, episode 19 - People want to move again
By PhocusWire | July 31, 2020
In this episode of InPhocus we examine a new report from Phocuswright and 3Victors that goes into a lot of detail about where travelers are considering going to.  ... Read More
VIDEO: New Reality With... Ross Veitch of Wego
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VIDEO: New Reality With... Ross Veitch of Wego
By PhocusWire | July 31, 2020
The next guest on the New Reality With... series is Ross Veitch, CEO of Wego, one of the MENA region's leading online travel players.... Read More
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News / Online
Abysmal April pulls Expedia Group down to record lows in second quarter
By Mitra Sorrells | July 30, 2020
Expedia Group saw an uptick in business in May and June and now a leveling off in July.... Read More
Spotta nets $1.2M to bring its hotel pest control tech to new markets
News / Startups
Spotta nets $1.2M to bring its hotel pest control tech to new markets
By Linda Fox | July 30, 2020
Spotta has raised a seed round to put towards expansion and the launch of new services.... Read More
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News / Online
Skyscanner offers destinations free advertising to attract travelers
By Mitra Sorrells | July 30, 2020
The new "Destination Connect" offering is already being used by 20 tourist organizations around the world.... Read More
Paving the path to equality: 5 tips for building diverse boards that drive growth
Opinion / Online
Paving the path to equality: 5 tips for building diverse boards that drive growth
By Cady Wolf - Sojern | July 30, 2020
By taking strategic steps, women can increase their presence on the boards of travel companies.... Read More
How I Got Here, episode 35 - Rob Wiesenthal of Blade
Interview / Online
How I Got Here, episode 35 - Rob Wiesenthal of Blade
By PhocusWire | July 30, 2020
Rob Wiesenthal swapped the glitzy world of the entertainment industry to launch a platform for booking helicopter commutes. He's in conversation with Mozio's David Litwak and Kevin May from PhocusWire.... Read More
Corporate travelers expect companies to implement health and safety measures as travel resumes
News / Distribution
Corporate travelers expect companies to implement health and safety measures as travel resumes
By Linda Fox | July 29, 2020
A new study from SAP Concur reveals employees' top concerns once business travel resumes.... Read More
Trivago revenues wiped out as pandemic shut down travel in second quarter
News / Online
Trivago revenues wiped out as pandemic shut down travel in second quarter
By Kevin May | July 29, 2020
Revenue coming into hotel search service Trivago was almost obliterated between April and June, with the brand bracing for a 93% collapse from the same period 12 months prior.... Read More
Short-term rentals and misalignment of the marketplace
Opinion / Distribution
Short-term rentals and misalignment of the marketplace
By Jared Alster - Dune7 | July 29, 2020
The distribution landscape for short-term vacation rentals is dominated by marketplaces. However, the pandemic has revealed some weak points and misalignment of incentives within the traditional marketplace model.... Read More
VIDEO: New Reality With... Philipp Mintchin of Splyt
News / Technology
VIDEO: New Reality With... Philipp Mintchin of Splyt
By PhocusWire | July 28, 2020
The next guest on the New Reality With... series is Philipp Mintchin, CEO of Splyt, one of the leading providers of local smart mobility technology.... Read More
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Southeast Asian OTA Traveloka raises $250M as it sees “encouraging recovery” in key markets
By Mitra Sorrells | July 28, 2020
The company has implemented several measures to address COVID-19 and says it is seeing recovery in Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia.... Read More