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News / Startups
Journera nabs $11.6 million to move its tech platform into growth stage
By Mitra Sorrells | June 10, 2020
Journera has raised $11.6 million in a Series B round led by Andreessen Horowitz and B Capital.... Read More
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Opinion / Online
Destination marketing is not just about the recovery - it's now a long game
By Bruce Lahood - ICF Next | June 10, 2020
The traveler of the future will be more cautious and more mindful of the adventure they are about to embark upon. But this has huge implications for marketing a destination.... Read More
The Hotels Network raises €10M to boost direct booking for properties
News / Distribution
The Hotels Network raises €10M to boost direct booking for properties
By Linda Fox | June 10, 2020
The Hotels Network says its funding will go towards further personalization and user experience tech to help hoteliers.... Read More
WEBINAR REPLAY! The recovery roadmap for hotels
News / Distribution
WEBINAR REPLAY! The recovery roadmap for hotels
By PhocusWire | June 9, 2020
In this webinar produced by Amadeus and Phocuswire, you’ll hear exclusive, forward looking insights to help you prepare and launch your hotel’s recovery plan.... Read More
Destination X - How to stop tourists behaving badly
News / Technology
Destination X - How to stop tourists behaving badly
June 9, 2020
Another issue that tourism managers are able to tackle, as destinations approach the end of their shut-down periods, is the difficult area of guest behavior.... Read More
STARTUP STAGE: SION wants to provide travel agents with clear picture of their earnings
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: SION wants to provide travel agents with clear picture of their earnings
By Linda Fox | June 9, 2020
SION officially launched in May but has decided to provide the service free of charge during the COVID-19 pandemic.... Read More
A letter to the travel industry: The imperative of inclusion
Opinion / Online
A letter to the travel industry: The imperative of inclusion
By Lauren von Stackelberg - Expedia Group | June 9, 2020
The travel industry must face the realities of how we treat each other, how our policies, practices and systems benefit few and disadvantage many, how and why our biases show up and how we can use our privilege and influence to support others.... Read More
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News / Online
Indian OTA Yatra cancels merger deal with Ebix
By Mitra Sorrells | June 9, 2020
Indian online travel agency Yatra has terminated a pending merger agreement with Atlanta-based software firm Ebix and filed a litigation seeking “substantial damages” over alleged breach of terms.... Read More
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News / Distribution
Should national tourism portals be part of travel's recovery plan?
By Linda Fox | June 8, 2020
Many attempts to provide national tourism portals have fallen short in the past, some still believe they can succeed.... Read More
Booking.com gets product from TUI's Musement to bolster activities strategy
News / Online
Booking.com gets product from TUI's Musement to bolster activities strategy
By Kevin May | June 8, 2020
The agreement with Musement-owner TUI is the first third-party agreement by Booking.com to secure inventory and also a signal of the tour operating giant's intentions to expand its B2B operations in selling activities and attraction tickets.... Read More
Travelport secures $500M financing round, with further funds available
News / Distribution
Travelport secures $500M financing round, with further funds available
June 8, 2020
The "affiliates" of Siris Capital Group and Evergreen Coast Capital have committed to support the company and also made available a further $500 million.... Read More
When will corporate airline travel spend return to normal?
Opinion / Distribution
When will corporate airline travel spend return to normal?
By James Filsinger - Coupa | June 8, 2020
Getting back to “normal” - that is, the level of travel bookings seen in early 2020 - may be years away.... Read More
Travel group joins calls for Google and Facebook to help brands through crisis
News / Distribution
Travel group joins calls for Google and Facebook to help brands through crisis
By Linda Fox | June 5, 2020
Companies say Facebook and Google have participated in the returns but have so far not been prepared to share the pain brought about by the coronavirus pandemic.... Read More
Sounding Off: COVID-19 protocols aren't forever - but should they be?
Interview / Online
Sounding Off: COVID-19 protocols aren't forever - but should they be?
By PhocusWire | June 5, 2020
It would be a fool that bets against hygiene being the most important consideration for guests across the hospitality spectrum for decades to come.... Read More
Rebuilding demand requires every part of the travel industry to play a role
Opinion / Online
Rebuilding demand requires every part of the travel industry to play a role
By Tom O'Toole - Kellogg School of Management | June 5, 2020
The travel industry as a whole and individual companies are now turning attention to the marketing initiatives that will be most effective. How can they all collaborate and innovate here?... Read More
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