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Sounding Off: Business travel needs a lot of stars to align right now
Interview / Online
Sounding Off: Business travel needs a lot of stars to align right now
By PhocusWire | March 11, 2022
A swift resolution to the Ukraine crisis will be extremely welcome from a humanitarian perspective, most importantly, but a prolonged conflict will not be what a recovering industry - especially corporate travel - needs.... Read More
WebInTravel and Phocuswright unite for global startup pitch
News / Startups
WebInTravel and Phocuswright unite for global startup pitch
By PhocusWire | March 11, 2022
This combined effort is the next evolution of a relentless, ongoing 25-year search for startups that disrupt, innovate and propel the travel industry forward.... Read More
VIDEO: PhocusWire Flash - Crisis In Ukraine
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VIDEO: PhocusWire Flash - Crisis In Ukraine
By PhocusWire | March 11, 2022
Executives from the World Travel & Tourism Council, Tripadvisor and Road.travel join PhocusWire for a discussion of the war in Ukraine and its implications from both a humanitarian and economic perspective.... Read More
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News / Startups
Travel management app Trzmo raises $1.2M
By Mitra Sorrells | March 11, 2022
The app presents flight itineraries, ground transportation details, weather and currency information and duty-free shopping recommendations in one dashboard.    ... Read More
Google pauses “vast majority” of commercial activity in Russia, adds tools for hotels
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Google pauses “vast majority” of commercial activity in Russia, adds tools for hotels
By Jill Menze | March 10, 2022
In addition to pausing commercial activity in Russia, Google will allow hotels in countries neighboring Ukraine to indicate if they’re offering free or discounted accommodations.... Read More
Despegar turns Q4 profit 9% over 2019 levels
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Despegar turns Q4 profit 9% over 2019 levels
By Jill Menze | March 10, 2022
The Latin American company reports adjusted EBITDA of $9 million in Q4 2021, a 9% increase above Q4 2019, despite gross bookings rising only 75% of the same quarter’s level.... Read More
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News / Online
Sonder revenue more than doubles in 2021
By Mitra Sorrells | March 10, 2022
Sonder, now a public company, says highlights of 2021 include the launch of its corporate travel offering and growing its portfolio by 51%.... Read More
The wider trends driving business travel recovery
News / Technology
The wider trends driving business travel recovery
By Linda Fox | March 10, 2022
Many large companies now say they will continue to offer more flexible working going forward enabling employees to choose whether they work from home or the office or both.... Read More
OTA Insight buys Transparent in bid to cover full accommodation sector
News / Distribution
OTA Insight buys Transparent in bid to cover full accommodation sector
By Kevin May | March 10, 2022
The combination of the two brands is being positioned as a way of giving hotels and rental properties the opportunity to access data and business intel on their markets and competition.... Read More
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Interview / Technology
In The Big Chair - Michele Fitzpatrick of Eviivo
By Mitra Sorrells | March 10, 2022
Since 2012, Michele Fitzpatrick has been CEO of U.K.-based Eviivo, which provides a cloud-based booking and property management platform.... Read More
Expedia Group, Booking Holdings halt Russia travel sales
News / Online
Expedia Group, Booking Holdings halt Russia travel sales
By Jamie Biesiada - Travel Weekly | March 9, 2022
Bookings to Eastern Europe that include Russia represent a high single-digit percentage of Booking Holdings' gross sales.... Read More
Fifteen rides away with €40M in fresh funding
News / Technology
Fifteen rides away with €40M in fresh funding
By Linda Fox | March 9, 2022
The France-based company is the combination of Zoov and Smoove, after the pair merged in 2021.... Read More
Four ways to help women win in STEM
Opinion / Technology
Four ways to help women win in STEM
By Sharon Doyle - Travelport | March 9, 2022
Despite the push for gender equality in STEM careers, women are still the minority in these fields. Change doesn’t happen overnight, but there are actions we can all take to balance the scales.... Read More
Amex GBT notes corporate travel "resilience" in Omicron recovery
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Amex GBT notes corporate travel "resilience" in Omicron recovery
By Michael B. Baker - BTN | March 9, 2022
Transaction volume in February climbed back to more than half of its pre-pandemic level as part of a "strong recovery" from the omicron variant.... Read More
Airbnb "closely evaluating" new host applications in Ukraine
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Airbnb "closely evaluating" new host applications in Ukraine
By Mitra Sorrells | March 9, 2022
With at least $2 million already paid to hosts of properties in Ukraine via Airbnb, the company says it is evaluating inquiries from new hosts more closely than it normally would.... Read More
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