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"Darkest of days" for Tripadvisor as it reports revenue losses, reduced headcount for Q1 2020
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"Darkest of days" for Tripadvisor as it reports revenue losses, reduced headcount for Q1 2020
By Linda Fox | May 7, 2020
Bookings and revenue are down more than 90% for late March, says Tripadvisor as it reports its Q1 2020... Read More
Despegar reports 32% hit to Q1 bookings, renegotiates Best Day acquisition
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Despegar reports 32% hit to Q1 bookings, renegotiates Best Day acquisition
By Linda Fox | May 6, 2020
Despegar says bookings are down 32% and revenue is down 43% as it puts cost-cutting measures in place.... Read More
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News / Technology
Experts warn companies to prepare for security breaches when travel restrictions lift
By Linda Fox | May 5, 2020
Travel companies may have seen an increase in phishing attacks due to the volume of refunds issued... Read More
Tough decisions and new goals - Stasher's survival story
News / Startups
Tough decisions and new goals - Stasher's survival story
By Linda Fox | May 4, 2020
Stasher shares how the startup is fighting for survival and confronting how travel might be different... Read More
Are the tech giants coming for airlines?
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Are the tech giants coming for airlines?
By Linda Fox | May 4, 2020
Data giants such as credit card companies have stayed away from airlines; post-coronavirus travel... Read More
With travel existing virtually, startup CEOs share tips on staying upbeat and creative
News / Startups
With travel existing virtually, startup CEOs share tips on staying upbeat and creative
By Linda Fox | May 1, 2020
Founders and execs discuss over-communicating and staying upbeat during the coronavirus crisis.... Read More
How aviation should plan for a different sector to emerge post-coronavirus
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How aviation should plan for a different sector to emerge post-coronavirus
By Linda Fox | April 30, 2020
No one can safely predict how long it will take for the industry to bounce back, but aviation experts... Read More
Diving trips platform Zublu adds $1M in seed funding
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Diving trips platform Zublu adds $1M in seed funding
By Linda Fox | April 29, 2020
The round was led by Wavemaker Partners, with Mana Impact, She1k and angel investors also... Read More
Airlines could look to subscription services as a core part of revenue going forward
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Airlines could look to subscription services as a core part of revenue going forward
By Linda Fox | April 28, 2020
PROS looks at whether airline annual subscription services could be a strong revenue stream for... Read More
Specialist tours operators reveal impact of coronavirus on revenue and operations
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Specialist tours operators reveal impact of coronavirus on revenue and operations
By Linda Fox | April 27, 2020
A WeTravel survey gauges business sentiment from multi- and single-day tour operators.... Read More
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IAG's 3-question test for AI automation
October 8, 2026
IAG's 3-question test for AI automation
IAG has a federal approach to AI but with risk committees in place at each airline and a 10-point AI... Read More
Trust, identity and payments: Preparing for agentic commerce in travel
October 8, 2026
Trust, identity and payments: Preparing for agentic commerce in travel
As AI agents move closer to booking travel, merchants need trusted identity, secure payments and... Read More