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EasyJet admits security hack of 9 million passenger records
News / Technology
EasyJet admits security hack of 9 million passenger records
By Kevin May | May 20, 2020
The Europe-based airline says the attack captured names, email addresses and travel details, including 2,200 customers that had their credit card details stolen.... Read More
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News / Online
Hilton’s Nassetta: 3 to 4 years for recovery, but “no less optimistic” about travel
By Mitra Sorrells | May 20, 2020
Hilton CEO Chris Nassetta says the company is seeing occupancy grow in some regions, but the economic impact of COVID-19 will make recovery a multi-year affair.... Read More
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Opinion / Online
Skeptical travel brands will be better prepared for the day after COVID-19
By Eran Shust - Splitty | May 20, 2020
In the face of an unknown future for the travel industry, it means to doubt certain “certainties” everyone believes in and to set out to find your truth.... Read More
People are staying longer in Airbnbs - for now
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People are staying longer in Airbnbs - for now
By Jill Menze | May 20, 2020
According to data from AllTheRooms Analytics, longer-term stays in Airbnbs are on the rise, but the trend may only last as long as the COVID-19 pandemic.... Read More
Fly Now Pay Later raises £35 million to bring travelers flexible payment options
News / Technology
Fly Now Pay Later raises £35 million to bring travelers flexible payment options
By Jill Menze | May 20, 2020
The British travel payment startup believes the need for its services will increase once travel restrictions ease.... Read More
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News / Distribution
CarTrawler gets €100M investment to boost finances and drive growth
By Linda Fox | May 19, 2020
The company says it is well-placed for when travel recovers from the coronavirus outbreak with its “market position, international footprint and sophisticated data capabilities."... Read More
Possible futures for a post-pandemic travel industry, part 1
Opinion / Online
Possible futures for a post-pandemic travel industry, part 1
By Mario Gavira | May 19, 2020
Nobody has a playbook, but there are four possible scenarios for how the travel industry will emerge once this pivotal crisis is over.... Read More
Destination X - Reopening for tourism after coronavirus
News / Technology
Destination X - Reopening for tourism after coronavirus
By PhocusWire | May 19, 2020
How to reopen for tourism after the coronavirus outbreak is tricky, with concerns around social distancing - to name just one element - added to an existing visitor strategy.... Read More
REPORT: COVID-19 Hotel Forecast - Sydney
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REPORT: COVID-19 Hotel Forecast - Sydney
By PhocusWire | May 19, 2020
When compared to the other destinations evaluated by Phocuswright, based on LodgIQ's forecast model, Sydney trails only Singapore in seeing the least degree of disruption.... Read More
LuggageHero crowd-sources €409,000 in funding, plots bag-storage expansion
News / Startups
LuggageHero crowd-sources €409,000 in funding, plots bag-storage expansion
By Jill Menze | May 19, 2020
The Copenhagen-based startup - one of PhocusWire’s Hot 25 Startups for 2019 - reached its goal of raising €329,000 within the first 48 hours of opening privately to current investors via the Seedrs platform.... Read More
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News / Online
Trivago outlines steps to preserve cash as revenue drops 33%, income down €222M
By Mitra Sorrells | May 18, 2020
Trivago says it's cutting advertising spending and preparing for "significant headcount reductions" to deal with COVID-19 impact.... Read More
Travel startups look to find new stars among the industry-wide layoffs
News / Startups
Travel startups look to find new stars among the industry-wide layoffs
By Linda Fox | May 18, 2020
The headlines are full of layoffs, furloughs and hiring freezes across the travel and hospitality industry, as companies take steps to survive the coronavirus crisis.... Read More
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Opinion
Immunity passport debate shows we need a trusted guardian for digital identities
By Andersen Cheng - Nomidio | May 18, 2020
The global response to COVID-19 has sparked intense debate about the balance between protection and privacy. Should privacy be sacrificed in order to slow transmission of the virus?... Read More
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News / Online
Middle East will be first region to recover after China, provided “we don’t make it miserable to fly”
By Melissa Trew - WebInTravel | May 18, 2020
A panel discussion moderated by Travelstart's Stephan Ekbergh considered the opportunities and challenges regarding recovery in the Middle East.... Read More
VIDEO: New Reality With... Amir Amidi and Lio Chen of Plug And Play
News / Startups
VIDEO: New Reality With... Amir Amidi and Lio Chen of Plug And Play
By PhocusWire | May 15, 2020
The next guests on the New Reality With... series are Amir Amidi and Lio Chen, managing partner and senior vice president respectively for Plug and Play, the U.S.-based platform for bringing startups and corporations together.... Read More