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Corporate policies limiting travel are hindering hospitality recovery

By Donna M. Airoldi - BTN | July 28, 2020

Corporate policies limiting travel are among the key challenges the U.S. hospitality industry faces in its attempt to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.... Read More

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Touchless tech: How hotels are preparing for a post-COVID guest experience

By Mitra Sorrells | July 28, 2020

Contactless technology solutions are now a top priority for hoteliers are around the world.... Read More

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Top travel CEOs call for Trump, congressional leaders to step up COVID-19 testing efforts

By Jill Menze | July 28, 2020

Fourteen travel CEOs from brands including Hilton, Marriott, IHG and Wyndham are calling for federal action on COVID-19 testing.... Read More

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APAC travelers prefer international chain hotels post-pandemic, look to agents for help

By Linda Fox | July 27, 2020

The study from Sabre reveals travelers are gravitating towards branded chain properties because of hygiene assurances and new cleaning technology.... Read More

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Wyndham Destinations ignites “revolution” of legacy timeshare business, launches Panorama brand

By Mitra Sorrells | July 27, 2020

The new brand will be focused on driving growth of its vacation membership and travel technology businesses. ... Read More

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Hotailors closes £2.6M seed round, looks to expansion

By Linda Fox | July 24, 2020

Investors in the Poland-based company include DialCom24, Alfabeat and a number of private backers.... Read More

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Short-term rentals showing more resilience than hotels, but recovery still “fragile” for lodging

By Mitra Sorrells | July 24, 2020

STR and AirDNA have conducted a global analysis of hotel and short-term rental data in 27 markets globally.... Read More

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Didi Chuxing targets younger demographic with Huaxiaozhu ride-hailing service

By Linda Fox | July 23, 2020

Didi Chuxing has launched a cheaper ride-hailing service called Huaxiaozhu and targeting younger customers.... Read More

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Member for the moment or loyal for life? Loyalty programs revisited

By PhocusWire | July 23, 2020

U.S. travel companies are spending millions of dollars developing and implementing loyalty programs. Driving bookings, retention and repeat business are among the main goals of travel loyalty programs.... Read More

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VIDEO: New Reality With... Barbara Dalibard of SITA

By PhocusWire | July 23, 2020

The next guest on the New Reality With... series is Barbara Dalibard, CEO of SITA, one of the world's leading airline and airport technology providers.... Read More

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New innovation hub created to spur growth in travel and tourism startups in Dubai

By Mitra Sorrells | July 23, 2020

The innovation hub is a joint effort of Emirates Group, Dubai Tourism, Accenture and Microsoft.... Read More

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Ola expands corporate mobility solution to markets outside India

By Mitra Sorrells | July 23, 2020

The corporate platform is now available to customers in the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand.... Read More

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India’s SpiceJet airline takes over team and technology of Ixigo’s Travenues subsidiary

By Mitra Sorrells | July 22, 2020

Ixigo launched Travenues in early 2019 to develop e-commerce solutions for airlines.... Read More

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Sabre integrates Mindsay technology to enable automated customer service for OTAs, airlines and TMCs

By Mitra Sorrells | July 22, 2020

Sabre says the integration of Mindsay technology will enable travel companies to automatically resolve 70% of customer service requests. ... Read More

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Gett raises $100M to grow B2B corporate travel business ahead of possible IPO

By Mitra Sorrells | July 21, 2020

Gett says it is now fully funded and plans to expand its ground transportation platform globally.... Read More

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