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WEBINAR REPLAY! Driving efficiencies in OTA distribution
By PhocusWire | August 28, 2020
Join Sabre and Expedia Group to hear about the technology solutions being developed today that will change how the hotel industry does business in the future.... Read More
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Flight Centre sees emerging bright spot in business travel as it struggles with massive losses
By Mitra Sorrells | August 27, 2020
The company says it has taken the biggest hit in its leisure business, but corporate business recorded a $74 million AUD underlying profit in fiscal year 2020.... Read More
eDreams Odigeo notes improvement in summer months, losses during earlier lockdown
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eDreams Odigeo notes improvement in summer months, losses during earlier lockdown
By Linda Fox | August 27, 2020
The Spain-based online travel agency saw net income come in at a loss of almost €24 million compared to the €9 million the company made in the corresponding period last year.... Read More
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AxisRooms, Hotelogix and RepUp star in hotel technology merger
By Linda Fox | August 27, 2020
AxisRooms, Hotelogix and RepUp are looking to provide a full technology service to hotels, from booking to post check-out, following a three-way merger.... Read More
VIDEO: New Reality With... Elliott Ferguson of Destination D.C.
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VIDEO: New Reality With... Elliott Ferguson of Destination D.C.
By PhocusWire | August 26, 2020
The next guest on the New Reality With... series is Elliott Ferguson, CEO of Destination D.C, one of the most high-profile destination and tourism organizations in the world.... Read More
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Google expedites launch of contactless guest system for hotels in response to COVID
By Mitra Sorrells | August 26, 2020
The solution has been a pilot since 2018 but Google says it expedited the global launch because of the pandemic.... Read More
Countries consider wearables as a way to bring back tourists
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Countries consider wearables as a way to bring back tourists
By Jamie Biesiada - Travel Weekly | August 26, 2020
Destinations including Hawaii and the Cayman Islands are exploring the potential for wearable devices to track arrivals and health.... Read More
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With budgets slashed, travel marketers use media mindset to drive engagement
By Mitra Sorrells | August 26, 2020
Travel brands are creating more content to drive both direct and organic traffic.... Read More
WEBINAR REPLAY! Power your payments – Shining light on how customers pay for flights, hotels, holidays and ground transport
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WEBINAR REPLAY! Power your payments – Shining light on how customers pay for flights, hotels, holidays and ground transport
By PhocusWire | August 26, 2020
We discuss key insights from a survey of 33,000 people across 12 countries to find out how they pay for travel and the importance of payments in the booking experience.... Read More
Orbitz launches microsite geared toward LGBTQ travelers
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Orbitz launches microsite geared toward LGBTQ travelers
By Jill Menze | August 25, 2020
The brand's new Pride microsite lists LGBTQ-welcoming hotels that meet specific inclusivity standards.... Read More
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RedDoorz CEO chases profitability, sees opportunities for travel companies to IPO
By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WebInTravel | August 25, 2020
As Airbnb prepares for its much-anticipated IPO, RedDoorz co-founder and CEO Amit Saberwal predicts there will be more strong companies that emerge out of COVID and want to go public.... Read More
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Porter & Sail acquires hotel credit competitor FutureKey
By Mitra Sorrells | August 24, 2020
Porter & Sail will expand the portfolio of its "Hotel Credits" program with the acquisition of FutureKey.... Read More
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Despegar gets $200M in investments, sees “positive trend” in bookings
By Mitra Sorrells | August 21, 2020
Despegar's bookings declined 94% year-over-year in the second quarter, but the company is expressing optimism fueled by two new investments.  ... Read More
Sounding Off: Google's alienation of travel brands masks the ecosystem's other issues
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Sounding Off: Google's alienation of travel brands masks the ecosystem's other issues
By PhocusWire | August 21, 2020
Another week, another round of issues surrounding Google and its role in the world of travel advertising.... Read More
VIDEO: New Reality With... Nancy Rademaker of Nexxworks
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VIDEO: New Reality With... Nancy Rademaker of Nexxworks
By PhocusWire | August 21, 2020
The next guest on the New Reality With... series is Nancy Rademaker, partner at Nexxworks, one of Europe's leading consultancies looking at digital transformation and business strategy.... Read More