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Airlines can address other passenger frustrations as they work to rebuild confidence
News / Technology
Airlines can address other passenger frustrations as they work to rebuild confidence
By Linda Fox | September 8, 2020
Data analyzed by Lufthansa Innovation Hub's TNMT platform identifies major issues in the passenger experience.... Read More
15 vital points for travel startups to consider in their mid-pandemic strategy
News / Startups
15 vital points for travel startups to consider in their mid-pandemic strategy
By Kevin May | September 8, 2020
Insert a near-shutdown of the industry due to COVID-19 this year and you can multiply the existing challenges for travel startups tenfold. But they should think about these tips as they look ahead.... Read More
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Interview / Online
Phocuswright Europe 2020 preview: Out of Office with… Fabio Cannavale
By PhocusWire | September 8, 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
As fewer people fly, destination marketing becomes a domestic game
Opinion / Technology
As fewer people fly, destination marketing becomes a domestic game
By Bill Obreiter - ADARA | September 8, 2020
For destination marketers, it’s critical to understand how to navigate this new world, where fewer people will be flying. ... Read More
Forget online stars and rankings, hotels will be now judged by hygiene factors
News / Distribution
Forget online stars and rankings, hotels will be now judged by hygiene factors
By Linda Fox | September 7, 2020
While there is no ranking or rating system for hygiene and cleanliness, there are tell-tale signs for who is putting in the time and money. And this matters a lot in the mid-pandemic period.... Read More
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Opinion / Distribution
How hotels can work alongside Google in the post-pandemic era, part one
By Max Starkov | September 7, 2020
Despite the COVID-led crisis in the industry, hotel marketers cannot ignore Google in the same manner as they could not have done so over any of the previous 20 years. ... Read More
Phocuswright Europe 2020 preview: Out of Office with... Sergio Colella
Interview / Technology
Phocuswright Europe 2020 preview: Out of Office with... Sergio Colella
By PhocusWire | September 7, 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: SITA's Sergio Colella.... Read More
VIDEO: Gamitee - Summit pitch at Phocuswright Europe 2020
Interview / Online
VIDEO: Gamitee - Summit pitch at Phocuswright Europe 2020
By PhocusWire | September 5, 2020
Convert more users into buyers by removing the hassle from group booking with Gamitee's collaborative browsing plug-in.... Read More
VIDEO: MeetingPackage - Launch pitch at Phocuswright Europe 2020
Interview / Technology
VIDEO: MeetingPackage - Launch pitch at Phocuswright Europe 2020
By PhocusWire | September 5, 2020
Learn how hotel chains and distribution partners have digitized their meetings and events sales with MeetingPackage software.... Read More
VIDEO: OCUS - Summit pitch at Phocuswright Europe 2020
Interview / Technology
VIDEO: OCUS - Summit pitch at Phocuswright Europe 2020
By PhocusWire | September 5, 2020
OCUS offers brands a complete photography solution anytime, anywhere in the world to drive engagement and boost revenue - all while scaling your business.... Read More
VIDEO: Prontopia - Summit pitch at Phocuswright Europe 2020
Interview / Online
VIDEO: Prontopia - Summit pitch at Phocuswright Europe 2020
By PhocusWire | September 5, 2020
Prontopia supports city resilience with a platform that makes travel stress free, and helps seniors live safely at home.... Read More
Sounding Off: Stop burying your head in the sand over diversity in travel
Interview / Online
Sounding Off: Stop burying your head in the sand over diversity in travel
By PhocusWire | September 4, 2020
Action around diversity is the important thing because it’s a step forward. It’s a drawing of a line in the sand (rather than burying your head in it) for what has gone before and a commitment to change.... Read More
InPhocus, episode 22 - Selling travel in a different way
News / Online
InPhocus, episode 22 - Selling travel in a different way
By PhocusWire | September 4, 2020
We discuss tactics around what agencies need from tech providers and then cover the need for state support in helping the industry get back on its feet and the fate of the ski sector (pertinent for one of our guest's home country's main tourist sectors).... Read More
VIDEO: Biztribution - Summit pitch at Phocuswright Europe 2020
Interview / Distribution
VIDEO: Biztribution - Summit pitch at Phocuswright Europe 2020
By PhocusWire | September 4, 2020
Reinventing air distribution: empowering stakeholders to reduce costs and regain governance.... Read More
How attractions can use AI to boost local tourism
Opinion / Technology
How attractions can use AI to boost local tourism
By Don White - Satisfi Labs | September 4, 2020
Here's how three areas of the local tourism experience will be impacted by technology optimized for the COVID-19 world.... Read More