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Airline executives expect direct channel share to grow, GDS to drop by 2023
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April 5, 2021
In a survey of airline executives, the majority say the pandemic will cause a "positive transformation" in their businesses, but inadequate budgets may hamper some progress....
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Sounding Off: Airbnb isn't a community - it's a business
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April 2, 2021
The real test of the company comes from hereon with its quarterly figures, strategic initiatives that boost them and destroying the competition....
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Future-Proofing Travel: Stephanie Jones of National Blacks in Travel & Tourism Collaborative
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April 2, 2021
Our guest for this episode of Future-Proofing Travel is Stephanie Jones, founder and CEO of the National Blacks in Travel & Tourism Collective....
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Xie Zhu lands $46M for smart hotel technology
By Linda Fox
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April 2, 2021
This latest investment comes on top of $37 million in funding announced in January 2020....
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Expedia launches virtual agent for advisors and travelers
By Jamie Biesiada - Travel Weekly
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April 2, 2021
Advisors who are members of the Expedia Travel Agent Affiliate Program can use the virtual agent to cancel bookings or check the status of refunds....
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Vrbo targets Airbnb “Superhosts” as rental competition heats up
By Jill Menze
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April 1, 2021
Vrbo is offering experienced short-term rental hosts increased visibility through its new Fast Start program....
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VIDEO: Reaping the emotional and financial value of airline loyalty
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April 1, 2021
Mark Ross-Smith discusses the evolution to lifestyle programs from airlines and the drive toward personalization during a session at the PhocusWire Pulse event in March....
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Redeam plans to expand activities platform after $12M funding round
By Kevin May
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April 1, 2021
The Series B round was led by Vertical Venture Partners and Thayer Ventures. Other existing backers participating in the investment include Peninsula Ventures and Cobre Capital, with Boulder Ventures coming onboard as a new financing partner....
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Apaleo adds €4.5M in Series A investment in hotel technology
By Linda Fox
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April 1, 2021
Apaleo says it has continued to grow and gain customers despite the pandemic....
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Sabre unveils storefront technology enabling comparison of airline products and services
By Linda Fox
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March 31, 2021
The technology is available via Sabre’s shopping APIs enabling users and developers to create their own storefront....
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Google Maps adds augmented reality for airports and stations
By Linda Fox
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March 31, 2021
Google Maps says it's making 100 AI-led improvements this year....
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Webjet invests $4.1M into blockchain startup LockTrip
By Jill Menze
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March 31, 2021
As part of the deal, Webjet has agreed to a second optional tranche of $4.2 million for a total of $8.3 million....
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Venza acquires CyberTek in hospitality security technology roll-up
By Linda Fox
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March 30, 2021
Venza says its acquisition of CyberTek will boost its service for hotel customers....
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VIDEO: Tripadvisor on its big push to subscriptions and loyalty
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March 30, 2021
Speaking during PhocusWire Pulse: Loyalty For The Long Haul, chief experience officer Lindsay Nelson explains why Tripadvisor's Plus program came together now, how the early stages have worked out with partner hotels and more....
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How the pandemic has impacted Airbnb supply
By Jill Menze
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March 30, 2021
According to AirDNA, Airbnb lost 5% of its total listings from January through June of 2020....
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