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How I Got Here, episode 42 - Ben Frank of Rotabull
Interview / Technology
How I Got Here, episode 42 - Ben Frank of Rotabull
By PhocusWire | September 17, 2020
The founder of a startup attempting to overhaul one of aviation's most complex processes talks to David Litwak of Mozio and PhocusWire's Kevin May.... Read More
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News / Technology
Touchless tech: Cruise lines adapt to prepare for a healthy return to sailing
By Mitra Sorrells | September 17, 2020
While cruising remains on hold for many lines, companies are finding news ways to add contactless solutions into the guest experience to minimize risk in the future.... Read More
Airbnb will get to its long-awaited IPO with a spring in its step
Opinion / Online
Airbnb will get to its long-awaited IPO with a spring in its step
By Steven Jankowski - AllTheRooms | September 17, 2020
Higher volumes of short-term rental bookings have allowed Airbnb to get its IPO plans back on track.... Read More
NDC in 2020: so close but too far?
Opinion / Distribution
NDC in 2020: so close but too far?
By Pedro Anderson - Winding Tree | September 16, 2020
There are a few hurdles that remain along our journey towards a more innovative, flexible and extensible distribution capability.... Read More
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Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Trip Approve wants to streamline business travel management
By Mitra Sorrells | September 16, 2020
Trip Approve is a subscription service for companies to access low rates, understand where they employees are, manage spending and ensure compliance to policies and procedures. ... Read More
Touchless tech: The simple - and advanced - ways ground transport providers are encouraging travel
News / Technology
Touchless tech: The simple - and advanced - ways ground transport providers are encouraging travel
By Jill Menze | September 16, 2020
For ground transportation providers, COVID-19 is accelerating the need for both simple touch-free technology as well as more advanced solutions to rebuild traveler confidence and restore revenues.... Read More
Thomas Cook attempts a comeback, under new ownership and online-only
News / Online
Thomas Cook attempts a comeback, under new ownership and online-only
By Kevin May | September 15, 2020
Thomas Cook will be a digital-only operation, operating as ThomasCook.com, with an emphasis on build-your-own packages to popular destinations around Europe.... Read More
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News / Distribution
WEBINAR REPLAY! Remix your hotel’s business model for crisis recovery
By PhocusWire | September 15, 2020
In this webinar produced by Amadeus and PhocusWire, learn what the global hotel industry looks like today and the traveler trends to be aware of as you plan the next phase of crisis recovery.... Read More
Destinations join forces with private companies to boost tourism
News / Distribution
Destinations join forces with private companies to boost tourism
By Linda Fox | September 15, 2020
Travel companies and tourism organizations are devising various initiatives to bring back travelers in recent months. It's not just lip service, but a collaborative effort by all parties.... Read More
Identifying areas for innovation as travelers embrace their "conscience"
News / Distribution
Identifying areas for innovation as travelers embrace their "conscience"
By Linda Fox | September 15, 2020
Smart Travel Lab believes travelers now have a heightened sense of wanting to do better and travel more sustainably. Brands should take advantage of this shift.... Read More
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Opinion / Technology
How new approaches to interlining can help airlines rebuild capacity post-COVID
By Patrick Edmond - Air Black Box | September 15, 2020
With new interlining strategies based on better collaboration and partnerships, airlines can position themselves to generate more revenue as traffic resumes.  ... Read More
VIDEO: New Reality With... Jennifer Wilson-Buttigieg of Valerie Wilson Travel
News / Distribution
VIDEO: New Reality With... Jennifer Wilson-Buttigieg of Valerie Wilson Travel
By PhocusWire | September 15, 2020
The next guest on the New Reality With... series is Jennifer Wilson-Buttigieg, co-president and owner of Valerie Wilson Travel, one of the U.S.'s leading independent retail travel agencies.... Read More
Q&A: How a pandemic has heightened the need for automation in airlines
News / Technology
Q&A: How a pandemic has heightened the need for automation in airlines
By Linda Fox | September 14, 2020
Startups offering tech that enables passengers to rebook themselves, as well as gives carriers a better picture of what's happening, already existed - but the pandemic has thrust the need for such automation into the spotlight.... Read More
VIDEO: Pluto on its pledge for antiracism, diversity and inclusion
News / Online
VIDEO: Pluto on its pledge for antiracism, diversity and inclusion
By PhocusWire | September 14, 2020
 So how do you arrive at a pledge for antiracism, diversity and inclusion in the travel industry? Pluto CEO Alex Rainey explains his travel startup’s strategy during an interview recorded at Phocuswright Europe 2020.... Read More
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Opinion / Distribution
10 tips for hoteliers to capture direct international sales as travel resumes
By Pablo Delgado - Mirai | September 14, 2020
 Hoteliers should adopt these tips to ensure OTAs aren’t getting more of their international business.... Read More