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Corporate travel on the front line of global incidents
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Corporate travel on the front line of global incidents
By Linda Fox | March 18, 2020
The corporate travel industry has to deal with an increasing volume of incidents related to weather, terrorism - and now health - that impact travel.... Read More
Airbnb urges U.S. government to alter rules for hosts during coronavirus crisis
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Airbnb urges U.S. government to alter rules for hosts during coronavirus crisis
By Kevin May | March 18, 2020
In a letter to the speaker of the House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi, as well as the Republican Party leader in the house, Kevin McCarthy, Airbnb is asking for four alterations to existing tax and rental regulations.... Read More
Q&A: Trip.com Group's Jane Sun on weathering the coronavirus storm in China
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Q&A: Trip.com Group's Jane Sun on weathering the coronavirus storm in China
By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WebInTravel | March 18, 2020
The travel giant's boss talks about the measures taken to get the company through the storm – pay cuts, cancellations guarantees, remote work and providing the right information to customers – and what it is putting in place to lead recovery as China picks up the pieces.... Read More
The coronavirus effect: How travel brands should adjust ad spend
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The coronavirus effect: How travel brands should adjust ad spend
By Koddi | March 18, 2020
Here are insights and recommendations as to how travel brands should be thinking about their spending patterns in light of the ever-evolving coronavirus situation.... Read More
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Travelers satisfied with airlines during coronavirus, frustrated with insurance providers
By Steven Lerner | March 18, 2020
As travelers are forced to rethink trips due to the COVID-19 coronavirus, airlines are being praised while trip insurance remains a source of frustration.... Read More
WEBINAR REPLAY! Why we book: Unpacking travel loyalty
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WEBINAR REPLAY! Why we book: Unpacking travel loyalty
By PhocusWire | March 17, 2020
Considering the top 25% of travelers generate 77% of travel revenue, having a loyal customer base is critical if you are in the travel business.... Read More
Youth travel businesses anticipate an €87B impact from coronavirus
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Youth travel businesses anticipate an €87B impact from coronavirus
By Linda Fox | March 17, 2020
Economic, political uncertainty, employment and travel restrictions top the list of concerns for businesses during this challenging period for both the immediate and long term, WYSE says.... Read More
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Liberty Tripadvisor secures $325M investment, plans to repay existing margin loan
By Steven Lerner | March 17, 2020
Liberty Tripadvisor has landed a $325 million investment from Certares Management, which is expected to close within 10 business days.... Read More
Travel’s last big trauma offers few clues for the future
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Travel’s last big trauma offers few clues for the future
By Maggie Rauch | March 17, 2020
Both 9/11 and the coronavirus pandemic hit travel hard and fast - but the fallout from coronavirus could be much more severe.... Read More
We haven't been here before
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We haven't been here before
By Kevin May | March 16, 2020
The industry needs smart thinking, collective responsibility and action from brands, an ability to be realistic about how to dig itself out the various holes it will inevitably find itself in and, most importantly, realizing that we can understand and learn from others that perhaps we have ignored before.... Read More
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VIDEO: Sabre talks partnerships with Google and Accor
By Linda Fox | March 16, 2020
Sabre joins PhocusWire at Travel Technology Europe 2020 to discuss recent partnerships with Google and Accor.... Read More
Aviation body says coronavirus could bankrupt most airlines in three months
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Aviation body says coronavirus could bankrupt most airlines in three months
By Linda Fox | March 16, 2020
The membership organization is calling for urgent “coordinated” government and industry action in light of the impact of coronavirus on the travel industry.... Read More
"Nothing will be the same": How Italian hoteliers are coping with coronavirus fallout
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"Nothing will be the same": How Italian hoteliers are coping with coronavirus fallout
By Mitra Sorrells | March 16, 2020
Giancarlo Carniani - Phocuswright analyst, hotelier and president of the hotel association in Florence, Italy - explains why hoteliers are "furious" at Booking.com and why the hospitality industry will be starting at point zero when the crisis subsides.... Read More
Coronavirus and economic uncertainty: Technology strategies hoteliers should evaluate to weather the storm
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Coronavirus and economic uncertainty: Technology strategies hoteliers should evaluate to weather the storm
By Matt Melymuka and Andrew Bartusiak - PeakSpan Capital | March 16, 2020
As operational budgets come under increasing scrutiny and hoteliers are forced to cut spending in various areas, forward-thinking organizations should consider increasing investment in strategic technology platforms.... Read More
InPhocus, episode 1 - Coronavirus came from nowhere and turned 2020 on its head
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InPhocus, episode 1 - Coronavirus came from nowhere and turned 2020 on its head
By PhocusWire | March 13, 2020
Fronting the show for its debut are PhocusWire's Kevin May and Charuta Fadnis, Phocuswright's head of research. They're joined by their boss and Phocuswright's managing director, Pete Comeau.... Read More
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