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Google adds hotel and flight availability data and ‘free cancellation’ filter
By Mitra Sorrells
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August 13, 2020
Google's travel search results will now show the percentage of available hotels and flights and also enable users to filter properties that offer free cancellation....
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Hostelworld plots strategy beyond core product as bookings fall by two-thirds
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August 13, 2020
The "sharp drop" in its trading performance led the company to pursue a debt facility and subsequent equity raise of £13.8 million in June....
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Phocuswright Europe 2020 preview: Out of Office with… Caroline Strachan
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August 13, 2020
In a series of interviews with executives participating in the online event in September, PhocusWire finds out what they have learned from the COVID-19 crisis. Next up: Festive Road's Caroline Strachan....
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Manifest travel club launched by ex-CEO of Frontier Airlines
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August 12, 2020
Manifest connects its members to getaways and activities in exclusive destinations around the U.S. via private planes....
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Coronavirus claims ground transport victim as GroundLink shuts
By Kevin May
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August 12, 2020
The U.S.-based platform for booking chauffeured vehicles says services will end on August 31, citing the "catastrophic effects COVID-19 has had on the global economy."...
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Touchless tech: How short-term rentals are simplifying stays amid COVID-19
By Jill Menze
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August 12, 2020
Property managers and hosts are investing in contactless solutions to help guests feel more confident about traveling....
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Marriott believes worst is over, global occupancy at 30%
By Christina Jelski
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August 11, 2020
Around 9% of Marriott's properties worldwide currently remain closed, versus a high of more than 25% shuttered hotels back in April....
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Technology and governments (sorry) have vital roles to play in tourism's recovery
By Kevin May
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August 11, 2020
The role of digital services, governments and regional organizations will be forced to come to the fore if the globe is to get back to the $9 trillion tourism economy it had pre-pandemic....
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British Airways taps fintech startup Banked for new loyalty offering
By Jill Menze
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August 11, 2020
Through the partnership, British Airways Executive Club members who make an online purchase with a Banked merchant can collect Avios during checkout....
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Hotel booking platform Splitty acquires assets of Cancelon
By Mitra Sorrells
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August 11, 2020
Splitty says the deal will create a "distinctive OTA" with low expenses and high value for consumers....
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AirAsia and Trip.com Group unite in digital travel services pact
By Kevin May
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August 10, 2020
Flights, hotels, airport transfers and activities are included in the sharing of inventory across both platforms, with Trip.com Group's premium members getting "upgraded privileges" when they book AirAsia tickets....
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Airside gets $13M to accelerate digital travel identity tech
By Kevin May
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August 10, 2020
The company works with airlines, cruise lines, hotels and other sectors of the industry on a platform that stores and maintains a database of photographs and other personal information of customers....
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10 ways APIs can revolutionize aviation post-coronavirus
By Jonathan Weinberg
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August 10, 2020
Here are 10 ways APIs could revolutionize how airports and airlines work together as well as with suppliers and passengers....
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How the luggage experience is changing as a result of COVID-19
By Jill Menze
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August 7, 2020
To ensure safety and reduce touch points while traveling, consumers are rethinking how they transport their bags....
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Sabre revenue slumps to less than a tenth from the same period in 2019
By Kevin May
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August 7, 2020
Distribution and technology giant Sabre is using the pandemic to "right-size" the business in the wake of the huge disruption to passenger and service volumes....
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