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Sabre partners with ByHours to sell hotel rooms by the hour
News / Distribution
Sabre partners with ByHours to sell hotel rooms by the hour
By Jill Menze | May 27, 2021
The agreement makes Sabre the first global platform to offer by-the-hour hotel reservations.... Read More
IATA warns of “chaotic” airport scenes if governments fail to adopt digital COVID checks
News / Technology
IATA warns of “chaotic” airport scenes if governments fail to adopt digital COVID checks
By Jill Menze | May 27, 2021
According to IATA, airport processing times have ballooned to three hours per trip and could reach as long as eight hours.... Read More
STARTUP STAGE: Live The World wants to be a content guide for slow travel
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Live The World wants to be a content guide for slow travel
By Linda Fox | May 26, 2021
Live The World wants to help travelers find local, authentic experiences. The travel planning platform recently attracted €300,000 in pre-seed funding from angel investors.... Read More
In The Big Chair - Sankar Narayan of SiteMinder
Interview / Distribution
In The Big Chair - Sankar Narayan of SiteMinder
By Linda Fox | May 26, 2021
Sankar Narayan took up the reins at SiteMinder's first CEO in late 2018, joining from Xero, a cloud accounting software company. He previously held roles at technology and travel brands including Virgin Australia and Vodafone.... Read More
Forter valued at $3B following $300M Series F round
News / Technology
Forter valued at $3B following $300M Series F round
By Jill Menze | May 25, 2021
The e-commerce fraud prevention service says it has doubled its revenue over the past 12 months.... Read More
MakeMyTrip optimistic of domestic recovery in second half of 2021
News / Online
MakeMyTrip optimistic of domestic recovery in second half of 2021
By Linda Fox | May 25, 2021
The company has seen gains from domestic tourism in the third and fourth quarter of its 2021 fiscal year but it expects the impact of the second wave of COVID-19 on its financial results to be greater in Q1 2022 because of lockdowns in the region.... Read More
Corporate travel policies changing as hybrid patterns kick in
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Corporate travel policies changing as hybrid patterns kick in
By Linda Fox | May 25, 2021
Decision makers in business travel believe remote work could lead to more business travel over time.... Read More
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Opinion / Technology
Why technology is the key to getting the world moving again
By David Taylor - Publicis Sapient | May 25, 2021
As it emerges from crisis, the travel industry should not consider a return to normal but rather rebuild itself with the future in mind. ... Read More
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News / Online
Expedia hires Apple, Verizon execs as part of restructuring plan
By Mitra Sorrells | May 24, 2021
Expedia Group is adding top executives from Apple and Verizon as part of an operational restructuring that also includes the departure of three current executives.... Read More
airbnb 2021 updates
News / Online
Airbnb unveils “most comprehensive update ever,” offering new flexibility, easier host signup
By Jill Menze | May 24, 2021
Airbnb has introduced more than 100 platform innovations and updates to capture travel demand and increase its pool of and support for hosts.... Read More
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News / Online
Lastminute.com Group sees bookings improvement, tweaks management
By Linda Fox | May 24, 2021
Lastminute Holding says it narrowed its net loss in Q1 2021 to €12.7 million versus €16.7 million in Q4 2020.... Read More
The push for direct bookings: Hotels can have it both ways
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The push for direct bookings: Hotels can have it both ways
By PhocusWire | May 24, 2021
Numerous reports suggest that hotels have seen a swing toward consumers booking direct as lockdown restrictions ease and travel resume.... Read More
Portside raises $17M to grow cloud-based business aviation tech
News / Startups
Portside raises $17M to grow cloud-based business aviation tech
By Jill Menze | May 24, 2021
Founded in 2018, Portside helps aviation management companies, aircraft owners, corporate flight departments and fractional operators streamline their digital data operations.... Read More
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News / Online
Google, UNWTO partner to provide data and training to aid destinations in recovery
By Mitra Sorrells | May 24, 2021
The new agreement between Google and the UNWTO builds on pilot programs launched in the Middle East and Africa starting last September. ... Read More
Awaze boosts rental portfolio through further acquisitions in Europe
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Awaze boosts rental portfolio through further acquisitions in Europe
By Linda Fox | May 21, 2021
Acquisitions in the U.K. and Denmark have added about 1,000 new homes to Awaze's existing porfolio.... Read More
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