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A temperature check on vacation rentals
Opinion / Online
A temperature check on vacation rentals
By Marcus Rader - Hostaway | September 22, 2021
Vacation rentals were the undoubtable success story of the travel industry in the first year of the pandemic. But it's a useful time to reflect on reality.... Read More
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News / Startups
Altacasa raises €2M for luxury second-home ownership platform
By Mitra Sorrells | September 22, 2021
London-based Altacasa is the third startup in the luxury home co-ownership space to announce funding in recent weeks.... Read More
Finnair to go all-NDC by 2025
News / Distribution
Finnair to go all-NDC by 2025
By Robert Silk - Travel Weekly | September 22, 2021
The airline plans to make the switch on all tickets and ancillary air products sold through travel agencies.... Read More
Plusgrade gets boost from private equity to scale ancillary revenue solutions
News / Technology
Plusgrade gets boost from private equity to scale ancillary revenue solutions
By Jill Menze | September 21, 2021
Plusgrade helps airlines, cruise lines and rail operators manage and optimize revenue generated from seat upgrades and other premium services.... Read More
Expedia Group brings loyalty programs into a single platform
News / Online
Expedia Group brings loyalty programs into a single platform
By Kevin May | September 21, 2021
The company says all brands and products will be in the program, covering flights, hotels, alternative accommodation, car rentals, cruises and activities.... Read More
VIDEO: New audiences and where to spend your travel marketing budget
News / Online
VIDEO: New audiences and where to spend your travel marketing budget
By PhocusWire | September 21, 2021
Phocuswright managing director Pete Comeau discussed a range of marketing-related issues with Michael Shafrir, industry manager at Facebook, during the recent TravelTech Show 2021 online event.... Read More
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News / Online
Tripadvisor revamps Plus, shifts discounts to cash-back
By Mitra Sorrells | September 21, 2021
Just three months after launching in the U.S., Tripadvisor is shifting its primary benefit for Plus subscribers from discounts at booking to cash-back at check-in. ... Read More
E-commerce and the future of airline-passenger connections
Opinion / Online
E-commerce and the future of airline-passenger connections
By Joshua Ng - Alton Aviation Consultancy | September 21, 2021
As a result of the pandemic, airline apps are on the rise, changing the dynamic of airline-passenger interactions.... Read More
Big Asia Pacific travel market developments to know
News / Online
Big Asia Pacific travel market developments to know
By Phocuswright Research | September 20, 2021
The road to recovery is long and varies by market, especially as the more contagious Delta variant of the virus wreaks havoc across the region in 2021, hampering travel recovery.... Read More
Q&A: Klook on taking risks, collaboration and new trends
News / Online
Q&A: Klook on taking risks, collaboration and new trends
By Mitra Sorrells | September 20, 2021
As Klook marks seven years since its launch, chief commercial officer Wilfred Fan shares the company's COVD recovery strategy and future plans.... Read More
VIDEO: Building a future with equality at its heart
News / Online
VIDEO: Building a future with equality at its heart
By PhocusWire | September 20, 2021
Speaking during Phocuswright’s Diversity in Leadership event, UN Women UK’s Simon Gallow explains why travel leaders need to focus on equality in their rebuilding efforts.... Read More
Real estate firm JLL launches short-term rental platform
News / Online
Real estate firm JLL launches short-term rental platform
By Jill Menze | September 19, 2021
JLL Short Stays, powered by proptech company Lavanda, aims to rival Airbnb and Booking.com in the urban accommodations market.... Read More
Sounding Off: Leaders must use this time to make a difference
Interview / Online
Sounding Off: Leaders must use this time to make a difference
By PhocusWire | September 17, 2021
Important issues around diversity and sustainability are the ones that perhaps are not front of mind in the recovery process - but they, arguably, the most important challenges facing the industry.... Read More
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News / Technology
Emirates unveils Oculus virtual reality experience
By Linda Fox | September 17, 2021
The virtual reality technology enables passengers to explore the cockpit and view the cabins, first class experience and other onboard facilities.... Read More
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Opinion / Online
Neverending tourism and how it can drive recovery
By Digital Innovation in Tourism Observatory - Politecnico di Milano | September 17, 2021
Neverending tourism concept identifies the extension of the travel experience in time and space, made possible by digital solutions.... Read More
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