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Airbnb's brand vs. Booking.com's performance marketing – is there a playbook for recovery?
Opinion / Online
Airbnb's brand vs. Booking.com's performance marketing – is there a playbook for recovery?
By Mario Gavira | April 26, 2021
Channels where marketing dollars are being spent is only part of the equation. How your brand stands out from the pack and connects with customers is equally, if not more, important.... Read More
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News / Startups
Dutch electric mobility startup raises €50M for international expansion
By Mitra Sorrells | April 23, 2021
GO Sharing will add new markets as well as e-bikes and electric cars.... Read More
Sounding Off: A big deal for some is not a big deal for all
Interview / Online
Sounding Off: A big deal for some is not a big deal for all
By PhocusWire | April 23, 2021
Annoying as it might be for smaller players, the likes of Expedia Group and the mega-brands in the market arguably have the resources to embark on major projects in tandem with other developments.... Read More
Vancouver Airport creates technology testbed for new revenue streams
News / Technology
Vancouver Airport creates technology testbed for new revenue streams
By Linda Fox | April 23, 2021
The Canadian airport is looking at ways to leverage its assets differently while much of its operations remains on hold because of the pandemic.... Read More
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News / Technology
United Airlines upgrades health pass features of its app
By Robert Silk - Travel Weekly | April 23, 2021
United's platform now offers the ability to schedule tests and have results directly verified through its Travel-Ready Center on web and mobile.... Read More
Future-Proofing Travel: Emily Weiss of Accenture
News / Technology
Future-Proofing Travel: Emily Weiss of Accenture
By PhocusWire | April 23, 2021
Our guest for this episode of Future-Proofing Travel is Emily Weiss, managing director and global travel industry lead at Accenture.... Read More
Tripadvisor's Viator to provide activity content to Booking.com
News / Distribution
Tripadvisor's Viator to provide activity content to Booking.com
By Kevin May | April 22, 2021
The partnership will begin with content for North America and Europe, with other destinations to come over the course of 2021.... Read More
How I Got Here, episode 61 - Juan de Antonio of Cabify
Interview / Online
How I Got Here, episode 61 - Juan de Antonio of Cabify
By PhocusWire | April 22, 2021
Cabify has grown alongside its high-profile peers in ride-hailing by doing things differently and making strategic moves to ensure it remains popular for both investment funds and users, Juan de Antonio tells Mozio's David Litwak and Kevin May of PhocusWire.... Read More
How the pandemic is reshaping hotel distribution strategies and onboarding
News / Distribution
How the pandemic is reshaping hotel distribution strategies and onboarding
By Mitra Sorrells | April 22, 2021
Updated tech tools and new strategies are surfacing as distribution partners prepare for travel to resume.... Read More
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News / Online
BlaBlaCar raises $115M to expand carpool and bus services
By Jill Menze | April 21, 2021
BlaBlaCar says it has witnessed double-digit growth in its markets outside of Europe and is expecting a strong travel rebound in Europe this summer.... Read More
Dott raises $85M to expand scooter service to e-bikes
News / Technology
Dott raises $85M to expand scooter service to e-bikes
By Kevin May | April 21, 2021
The Series B investment is led by Belgian finance house Sofina and Estari, a growth equity partner that invests in European technology companies.... Read More
IATA chief Willie Walsh says zero-risk approach from government is not possible
News / Distribution
IATA chief Willie Walsh says zero-risk approach from government is not possible
By Linda Fox | April 21, 2021
Governments need to look at the current procedures for travel post pandemic and create a more seamless experience.... Read More
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News / Startups
Singapore-based GlobalTix raises S$3M to develop new digital solutions for attractions industry
By Mitra Sorrells | April 21, 2021
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, GlobalTix says the company has expanded from being a channel manager to also providing technology solutions across Asia Pacific for its attractions, tours and activities clients.... Read More
Travel and tourism lost $766B in 2020
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Travel and tourism lost $766B in 2020
By Jeri Clausing - Travel Weekly | April 21, 2021
According to the WTTC's annual Economic Impact report, the U.S. travel and tourism sector lost $766 billion last year, and its contribution to the GDP fell 41%.... Read More
Cruise autonomous vehicle brand tops up earlier round with new $750M investment
News / Technology
Cruise autonomous vehicle brand tops up earlier round with new $750M investment
By Kevin May | April 20, 2021
In January this year, Microsoft led a $2 billion funding round as part of a long-term strategic relationship to accelerate the commercialization of self-driving vehicles.... Read More
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