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Riding high to laying low - travel startups in a coronavirus world
Opinion / Startups
Riding high to laying low - travel startups in a coronavirus world
By Pete Comeau - Phocuswright  | April 17, 2020
The state of travel startups will be completely upended in the coming months. It's time to ask some tough questions... Read More
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News / Online
RV owners see opportunities in post-COVID travel industry
By Mitra Sorrells | April 17, 2020
RV industry panelists are optimistic the sector will be one of the first to rebound as the coronavirus threat abates.... Read More
What experiences providers can do now to maximize their downtime
Opinion / Distribution
What experiences providers can do now to maximize their downtime
By Chris Atkin - Rezdy | April 17, 2020
Tours and activities brands that use their time as an opportunity to innovate will be in a better position post-COVID-19.... Read More
The best guess for the future of travel is just a guess
Opinion / Distribution
The best guess for the future of travel is just a guess
By Christian Watts - Magpie Travel | April 16, 2020
Nobody knows what will happen next week, never mind three years from now. Where are you getting this data from to form your future predictions?... Read More
InPhocus, episode 6 - Being smart is all we have at the moment
News / Distribution
InPhocus, episode 6 - Being smart is all we have at the moment
By PhocusWire | April 16, 2020
Forecasting with smart data, a future role for hotels and intermediaries, loyalty programs and what lies next for Airbnb - hefty subjects during any time period but especially so during the coronavirus outbreak.... Read More
Hotel digital transformation in the aftermath of coronavirus
Opinion / Technology
Hotel digital transformation in the aftermath of coronavirus
By Jordan Hollander - Hotel Tech Report | April 16, 2020
Coronavirus may have accelerated some trends around digital transformation in the hospitality industry.... Read More
Hotel Data Cloud raises $350,000 to aid hotels in post-COVID-19 recovery
News / Technology
Hotel Data Cloud raises $350,000 to aid hotels in post-COVID-19 recovery
April 16, 2020
With the funding, the Dubai-based software company will use its technology to help hotels address pain points and reach customers once travel starts back up.... Read More
Google and airlines predicted to find new strategies in a post-coronavirus travel world
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Google and airlines predicted to find new strategies in a post-coronavirus travel world
By Linda Fox | April 15, 2020
IdeaWorks sets out how travel will look different by the end of 2020, as sectors unravel how they and their partners will be forced to evolve.... Read More
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News / Online
Airbnb takes further COVID-19 protection measures with $1B loan
By Kevin May | April 15, 2020
The support comes just a week after it announced a funding round - a combination or debt and equity securities - from Silver Lake and Sixth Street Partners, also to the tune of $1 billion.... Read More
As business travel bottoms out, near-term optimism remains high
Opinion / Online
As business travel bottoms out, near-term optimism remains high
By Maggie Rauch | April 15, 2020
GBTA's recent survey of its members provides an indication that business travel has bottomed out, but expectations of when and how it returns may be optimistic.  ... Read More
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News / Online
More than 530,000 travel and tourism industry workers laid off or furloughed
By Mitra Sorrells | April 15, 2020
A new online tool is tracking layoffs, furloughs and pay cuts across the global travel and tourism industry.... Read More
Wanda Maps turns focus to help businesses and consumers through coronavirus
News / Startups
Wanda Maps turns focus to help businesses and consumers through coronavirus
By Linda Fox | April 14, 2020
The former-trip recommendation startup is now putting its efforts into collecting and sharing local information, such as the businesses that are still open and how best to shop at them.... Read More
Destination X - Rebounding from the fear of coronavirus on tourism
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Destination X - Rebounding from the fear of coronavirus on tourism
By PhocusWire | April 14, 2020
Imagine how difficult it must be for travelers, many of whom will have an even bigger sense of unease about returning to the skies or hotels or places to visit, once the world and the industry try to return to normal.... Read More
For alternative accommodations, it's out with short-term, in with long-term
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For alternative accommodations, it's out with short-term, in with long-term
By Jill Menze | April 14, 2020
As accommodation bookings take a hit due to the COVID-19 outbreak, many providers in the short-term rental industry are pivoting their models to focus on longer-term stays.... Read More
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News / Online
COVID-19 exposes opportunities to improve travel products and customer services
By Marissa Trew - WiT | April 14, 2020
As travel companies deal with the impact of the coronavirus, they are finding it has shed light on weaknesses in the value chain and highlighted the need for collaboration.     ... Read More