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Expedia Group Q3 “better than expected,” Vrbo up YoY

By Mitra Sorrells | November 4, 2020

Expedia Group CEO Peter Kern says the company intends to be "more bold" on pushing the Vrbo brand while it also pursues a broad cost-cutting strategy.... Read More

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How Airbnb has resisted the pandemic, adapted to new demands

By Kevin May | November 4, 2020

Data shows where Airbnb sits in the wider accommodation ecosystem, as brands attempt to form some basis of recovery.... Read More

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Trivago says soft demand ongoing, hopes for travel recovery in mid-2021

By Linda Fox | November 3, 2020

Reporting third quarter 2020 results the hotel metasearch company says increases over the summer period were driven by nearby trips to nature spots in “developed Europe.”... Read More

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Phocuswright Conference 2020 Preview: Travelers should finally get the attention they deserve

By Kevin May | November 3, 2020

Brands, industry associations and government have a unique opportunity to do the right thing and put customers in the middle of their strategic prism.... Read More

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Study: 66% of travel brands not prepared to meet SCA deadline

By Jill Menze | November 3, 2020

According to a report from Amadeus, COVID-19 has delayed Strong Customer Authentication (SCA) implementation by an average of six months.... Read More

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CTM acquires travel tech software provider Tramada

By Mitra Sorrells | November 3, 2020

The acquisition comes just one month after CTM purchased U.S.-based Travel & Transport.... Read More

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Tourplus raises $1M to connect tourists to guides

By Kevin May | November 2, 2020

Malaysian business angel Jin Hui Wong, GT-MAX and Chinese accelerator SSOV are backing the company in the round.... Read More

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Marriott has security breach fine reduced to £18M

By Linda Fox | November 2, 2020

A regulator originally intended to fine the hotel company £99 million but took into account steps taken since, representations from the company and the impact of COVID-19.... Read More

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Sounding Off: Coronavirus strategies might have unintended longevity

By PhocusWire | October 30, 2020

The travel restrictions imposed on people for the better part of 2020 might inspire a wider appreciation of their own cultures, attractions, cities and more.... Read More

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InPhocus, episode 26 - Seizing opportunities in a pandemic travel market

By PhocusWire | October 30, 2020

The pandemic has caused all sorts of headaches for travel brands - but it has also inspired some new ideas that were probably never on the agenda for companies at the turn of 2020.... Read More

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VIDEO: New Reality With... Andres Fabris of Traxo

By PhocusWire | October 30, 2020

The next guest on the New Reality With... series is Andres Fabris, CEO of Traxo, a leader in travel data capture and itinerary intelligence for business travel.... Read More

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WEBINAR REPLAY! Playing telephone - how to improve communication lines with travelers

By PhocusWire | October 29, 2020

How to educate like a pro and reduce the friction between suppliers, travel professionals and travelers themselves.... Read More

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GetYourGuide activates €114M financing round

By Kevin May | October 29, 2020

The round was led by Searchlight Capital and backed by a string of other finance houses and the Germany-based company's founding team.... Read More

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Yellowstone to be first U.S. National Park to deploy autonomous vehicles for tourists

By Kevin May | October 29, 2020

An agreement between the National Park Service and mobility-as-a-service provider Beep will see two vehicles deployed in the destination's Canyon Village area from May 2021.... Read More

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Journera secures Amadeus as new investor

By Kevin May | October 29, 2020

The undisclosed backing comes four months after the U.S.-based company raised $11.6 million in a Series B round.... Read More

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