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NextRetreat lands €600,000 to build team travel service
News / Startups
NextRetreat lands €600,000 to build team travel service
By Linda Fox | June 23, 2020
Slovakia-based NextRetreat helps teams find the right destination and accommodation for their meetings.... Read More
For travel, Google’s ad credit program is a joke
Opinion / Online
For travel, Google’s ad credit program is a joke
By Douglas Quinby - Arival | June 23, 2020
The impact of Google's coronavirus-led relief package for operators of tours, activities and attractions is laughable, yet completely unfunny. ... Read More
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News / Online
Tripadvisor revenue inching up, but June forecast still just 20% of 2019
By Mitra Sorrells | June 23, 2020
Due to what it calls "extraordinary circumstances related to the COVID-19 pandemic," Tripadvisor has released a financial update in the midst of the second quarter.... Read More
Travel payment standard sees early traction, aims to rebuild trust
News / Technology
Travel payment standard sees early traction, aims to rebuild trust
By Linda Fox | June 22, 2020
The Open Payment Alliance removes friction from B2B payments but still allows for payment flexibility via a standard.... Read More
Road trips become a big option for travel sellers
News / Technology
Road trips become a big option for travel sellers
By Kevin May | June 22, 2020
Travel Compositor's "Routing" platform was created in two months and allows users to add and book services along a particular road trip, all with a single payment point.... Read More
When it comes to planning trips, Black consumers feel “shut out” of the travel market
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When it comes to planning trips, Black consumers feel “shut out” of the travel market
By Jill Menze | June 22, 2020
For years, Black travelers have been voicing concern about the challenges they face planning and going on trips. Is the industry ready to listen?... Read More
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News / Online
North American airlines lagging in implementation of advanced health protocols
By Mitra Sorrells | June 22, 2020
An analysis by VIDEC has found North American carriers trail others in implementing COVID-19 traveler health protocols.... Read More
Sounding Off: Travel retailing's time has come
Interview / Distribution
Sounding Off: Travel retailing's time has come
By PhocusWire | June 19, 2020
Perhaps now more than ever, travelers are going to be asking more from the companies that get them where they need to go and accommodate them once they're there.... Read More
eDreams adds hotels to Amazon-style subscription service
News / Distribution
eDreams adds hotels to Amazon-style subscription service
By Linda Fox | June 19, 2020
The Spain-based online travel brand is now three years into its Prime membership service, with other companies also exploring the subscription model to inspire customers to travel.... Read More
What an antitrust case against Google could mean for travel
Opinion / Online
What an antitrust case against Google could mean for travel
By Mario Gavira | June 19, 2020
Evidence suggests the U.S. Department of Justice will soon file an antitrust lawsuit against Google that will most likely target the ad technology used to buy, sell and serve online and mobile display advertising.... Read More
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MMGY partners with Expedia, Sojern, ADARA to inspire post-COVID-19 trips
By Mitra Sorrells | June 19, 2020
The travel marketing agencies have created a campaign to boost recovery in several U.S. destinations.... Read More
How I Got Here, episode 29 - Rod Cuthbert of Viator
Interview / Online
How I Got Here, episode 29 - Rod Cuthbert of Viator
By PhocusWire | June 18, 2020
Mozio's David Litwak and Kevin May from PhocusWire talk with Rod Cuthbert, the pioneer of online bookings for tours and activities through the creation of Viator, a company he co-founded in the late-1990s.... Read More
Splyt raises $19.5M to help SoftBank with super app strategy
News / Technology
Splyt raises $19.5M to help SoftBank with super app strategy
By Linda Fox | June 18, 2020
Mobility specialist Splyt has raised $19.5 million in Series B funding to fuel expansion and help SoftBank with its super app strategy.... Read More
InPhocus, episode 14 - So, we're going to launch this during a pandemic
News / Technology
InPhocus, episode 14 - So, we're going to launch this during a pandemic
By PhocusWire | June 18, 2020
Bryan Porter, OpenJaw's chief commercial officer, tells us about how a project can come together in the midst of the most trying of circumstances.... Read More
VIDEO: New Reality With... Beth Taylor of ATPCO
News / Technology
VIDEO: New Reality With... Beth Taylor of ATPCO
By PhocusWire | June 18, 2020
The next guest on the New Reality With... series is Beth Taylor, global head of marketing and communications at ATPCO.... Read More