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Travel companies ask European regulators to enforce Google dominance decision

November 16, 2020

In a letter to the commissioner for competition, 130 companies and 28 industry organizations, across numerous sectors, ask the Commission to enforce its 2017 abuse of dominance decision.... Read More

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Welcome to the Hot 25 Startups for 2021

By PhocusWire | November 16, 2020

Our Hot 25 this year is a collection of companies that have survived the onset of the global pandemic and that can, as equally important, thrive in 2021.... Read More

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What is the state of the tours, activities and attractions sector?

By Kevin May | November 16, 2020

A survey produced for the recent Arival 360 online event indicated just how much the tours, activities and attractions sector has been hit by the pandemic during 2020.... Read More

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What travel companies can do now to prepare for recovery

By Mitra Sorrells | November 16, 2020

Payments provider Flywire has created a guidebook for travel companies with tips across six categories.... Read More

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TravelTech Show goes global and replaces Travel Technology Europe

By Linda Fox | November 13, 2020

The hybrid TravelTech Show, taking place June 22-23 next year, is an in-person event in the U.K. alongside virtual events in Asia and the U.S.... Read More

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Sounding Off: Forget who you know - what is it you want to achieve?

By Jill Menze | November 13, 2020

As travel brands build back, they need to assess what leadership competencies are necessary to get them to where they want to be.... Read More

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U.S. Thanksgiving travel trends show clear shift in destination preferences

By Mitra Sorrells | November 13, 2020

Data from Sojern shows a dramatic shift in interest from large cities such as New York and San Francisco to smaller, vacation destination such as Orlando and Denver for both flights and hotels.... Read More

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Skyscanner launches COVID-19 travel insurance

By Mitra Sorrells | November 13, 2020

In partnership with Cover Genius, Skyscanner customers can purchase medical, trip cancellation and airline insolvency coverage.... Read More

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Despegar gets gentle uptick in fortunes from Brazil and Mexico domestic travel

By Kevin May | November 12, 2020

Despegar is operating on revenues down 91% year-over-year despite seeing high demand for travel in two of its major markets during the third quarter of 2020.... Read More

News / Startups

Is Asia the example for travel technology's recovery?

By Linda Fox | November 12, 2020

Predictions for travel and mobility tech recovery in Asia from Lufthansa Innovation Hub, including a return for business travel and VC-backed funding to startups in the region.... Read More

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VIDEO: Google hiring exec reminds travel industry that diverse talent is out there

By Linda Fox | November 12, 2020

Ginny Clarke, director of executive recruitment for Google, says it's not true that talent is lacking and that it has never been the case - and, in her experience, talent is untapped.... Read More

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Tier raises $250M to expand mobility network around Europe

By Kevin May | November 12, 2020

The Series C round brings the total taken by way of external investment into Tier to $381 million over five rounds.... Read More

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Tripadvisor adds warning label to Thailand hotel that jailed guest

By Mitra Sorrells | November 12, 2020

The warning explains that a prior reviewer spent time in a Thai jail due to his negative comments.... Read More

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Lastminute.com Group enjoys summer rebound but 2020 revenues still down 55%

By Kevin May | November 11, 2020

The online travel business says all its main performance metrics increased significantly over the May to August period, compared to the mass lockdown-hit months of March and April.... Read More

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Online travel platforms dispute "gatekeeper" claims as Europe readies digital legislation

By Linda Fox | November 11, 2020

Proposals for new European digital legislation in Europe could include online travel players such as Airbnb and Booking.com.... Read More

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