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getyourguide-survey-covid
News / Online
GetYourGuide survey finds caution being replaced by eagerness to travel
By Mitra Sorrells | May 18, 2021
According to a survey of nearly 7,500 people in six countries, 56% are "eager" to travel, compared to just 40% in 2020.... Read More
VIDEO: Research Spotlight - Middle East travel report and recovery progress
News / Online
VIDEO: Research Spotlight - Middle East travel report and recovery progress
By PhocusWire | May 18, 2021
Online travel bookings fell by 64% in the Middle East during 2020 - a signal that the region faired somewhat better than others around the world.... Read More
Gojek and Tokopedia merge to create GoTo Group
News / Online
Gojek and Tokopedia merge to create GoTo Group
By Linda Fox | May 18, 2021
The combined Gojek-Tokopedia entity is tagging itself the "go to" ecosystem for daily life.... Read More
Travel recovery and responsibility: A chance to do the right thing
News / Technology
Travel recovery and responsibility: A chance to do the right thing
By PhocusWire | May 17, 2021
With the COVID-19 pandemic putting the industry's operations on hold for over a year, some might hope that companies have used this time to think seriously about their role in climate change and other areas of concern around sustainability.... Read More
mydigitaloffice-acquires-broadvine
News / Technology
MyDigitalOffice acquires Broadvine to boost hotel performance platform
By Linda Fox | May 17, 2021
MyDigitalOffice says the addition of Broadvine's budgeting and forecasting technology rounds out its platform.... Read More
Airports must lose check-in desks, reduce touchpoints
News / Technology
Airports must lose check-in desks, reduce touchpoints
By Linda Fox | May 17, 2021
The aviation industry has missed past opportunities to create a more automated passenger journey.... Read More
Short-term rental demand surpasses 2019 levels
News / Online
Short-term rental demand surpasses 2019 levels
By Jill Menze | May 17, 2021
In the U.S., April marks the first month since the start of the coronavirus pandemic to surpass 2019 performance, though other regions lag behind.... Read More
travel-weekly-rental-car-shortage
News / Online
Rental car firms face shortage as travel demand revs back up
By Christina Jelski - Travel Weekly | May 17, 2021
Experts predict the car rental shortage will get worse as summer travel picks up.... Read More
Sounding Off: Travel is an emotional experience - now more than ever
Interview / Online
Sounding Off: Travel is an emotional experience - now more than ever
By PhocusWire | May 14, 2021
Travel brands will do well to consider the different types of emotions that people currently have, even if there is zero chance of them getting a booking from them this year.... Read More
How to help DMOs transform travel through data and technology
Opinion / Technology
How to help DMOs transform travel through data and technology
By Luca Romozzi - Sojern | May 14, 2021
A modern approach to destination marketing is needed, especially in this upcoming recovery phase, combining technology and collaboration.... Read More
airbnb-q1-2021-earnings
News / Online
Airbnb revenue climbs 5% as travel rebounded in Q1 2021
By Jill Menze | May 13, 2021
Airbnb revenue grew 5% to $887 million in the first quarter of 2021, though losses mounted to $1.2 billion.... Read More
pluto-crowdfund-bcorp
News / Startups
Travel tech startup Pluto raises second crowdfund, receives B Corp certification
By Mitra Sorrells | May 13, 2021
London-based Pluto has raised £200,000 on Seedrs and has been recognized for its social and environmental standards.  ... Read More
Hotel booking windows gradually lengthening as traveler confidence returns
News / Distribution
Hotel booking windows gradually lengthening as traveler confidence returns
By Linda Fox | May 13, 2021
Occupancy rates vary in different regions, according to a report, with China hitting rates of 60% and North America 50%, but Europe is still trailing at around 18%, attributed to a slower easing of travel bans.... Read More
How I Got Here, episode 64 - John Guscic of Webjet
Interview / Online
How I Got Here, episode 64 - John Guscic of Webjet
By PhocusWire | May 13, 2021
John Guscic's path to the top of Webjet is a different one to those that many leaders have taken, having sat on its board of directors since the early 2000s, as he explains to Mozio's David Litwak and Kevin May of PhocusWire.... Read More
Build now, pay later: How a reimagined booking experience can build customer confidence
Opinion / Online
Build now, pay later: How a reimagined booking experience can build customer confidence
By Dan Archer - Freestyle | May 13, 2021
A “build now, pay later” concept offers consumers the freedom they’re after, and could help the recovery of the travel industry.... Read More
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