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VIDEO: New Reality With... Christian Watts of Magpie Travel
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VIDEO: New Reality With... Christian Watts of Magpie Travel
By PhocusWire | October 16, 2020
The next guest on the New Reality With... series is Christian Watts, CEO of Magpie Travel and Skyline Sightseeing San Francisco.... Read More
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Orbitz co-founder Alex Zoghlin named ATPCO CEO, Rolf Purzer to retire
By Mitra Sorrells | October 15, 2020
Zoghlin will join ATPCO on November 1, replacing current president and CEO Rolf Purzer, who plans to retire in January. ... Read More
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Casai lands $48M for its smart rental apartment platform
By Linda Fox | October 15, 2020
Investment in the Mexico-based company includes a partnership with TriplePoint Capital for a debt facility of up to $25 million.... Read More
How I Got Here, episode 46 - Fabio Cannavale of Lastminute.com Group
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How I Got Here, episode 46 - Fabio Cannavale of Lastminute.com Group
By PhocusWire | October 15, 2020
Spearheading the BravoFly online travel agency business since 2004, culminating in the acquisition of Lastminute.com in 2015, Fabio Cannavale talks to Mozio's David Litwak and Kevin May of PhocusWire.... Read More
WEBINAR REPLAY! How top travel companies combine AI and humans to deliver excellent customer service
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WEBINAR REPLAY! How top travel companies combine AI and humans to deliver excellent customer service
By PhocusWire | October 15, 2020
Learn how travel businesses are realizing the benefits of combining artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning with the unique value only humans can deliver.... Read More
Expedia claims OTAs in crucial position for travel industry recovery
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Expedia claims OTAs in crucial position for travel industry recovery
By Jill Menze | October 15, 2020
According to new research from Expedia Group, as consumers begin traveling again, online travel agencies will play a key role in driving economic recovery for the industry.... Read More
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Getaround raises $140M as revenue doubles during COVID
By Mitra Sorrells | October 15, 2020
Having now raised $600 million in total, Getaround says it will work toward reaching profitability.... Read More
GetYourGuide makes deep workforce cuts as pandemic reality bites
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GetYourGuide makes deep workforce cuts as pandemic reality bites
By Kevin May | October 14, 2020
Around 90 employees at GetYourGuide are being let go as part of a program to reset the business in the midst of ongoing uncertainty in the travel industry.... Read More
Touchless tech: COVID has accelerated the digital evolution in tours and activities
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Touchless tech: COVID has accelerated the digital evolution in tours and activities
By Linda Fox | October 14, 2020
How the tours and activities sector is evolving to a touchless future.... Read More
Booking.com to axe hotel tools on BookingSuite
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Booking.com to axe hotel tools on BookingSuite
By Kevin May | October 14, 2020
The OTA is turning off its BookingSuite array of tools and services for accommodation providers.... Read More
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Skyscanner, Expedia, Hopper on need for transparency in travel retailing
By Mitra Sorrells | October 14, 2020
At an ATPCO virtual event, product managers from the three companies shared how they are adapting to the new needs of customers.... Read More
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Cover Genius raises $12M as COVID accelerates need for insurance tech
By Jill Menze | October 14, 2020
King River Capital led the round, which will help the insurance technology specialist expand its product suite and partner network.... Read More
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Operto appoints Steven Davis as CEO, Michael Driedger goes back to eco roots
By Kevin May | October 13, 2020
Davis joins from Slalom Capital, a finance house that he ran and co-founded from October 2018, with outgoing boss Michael Driedger leaving to refocus on his original eco-friendly building company.... Read More
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American Express GBT acquires 30SecondsToFly to boost corporate traveler experience
By Linda Fox | October 13, 2020
American Express GBT says the acquisition of 30SecondsToFly will enable it to offer more self-service options to travelers.... Read More
VIDEO: Understanding a new world for tours in travel
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VIDEO: Understanding a new world for tours in travel
By Kevin May | October 13, 2020
Will tour operators be left behind or find a new purpose? And will the world of connected local tours and activities revive completely? Brands operating in this space are trying their best to figure things out, week by week.... Read More
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