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Routehappy founder Robert Albert to step down, shift to advisory role at ATPCO

By Mitra Sorrells | June 30, 2020

Robert Albert, founder of Routehappy that is now part of ATPCO, is stepping down from his role as executive vice president of retailing to support social justice causes.... Read More

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Huge ground for hospitality industry to make up in Black representation

By Linda Fox | June 30, 2020

Almost one in five people (19%) working in the hospitality industry are Black, but a review of 630 hotel companies reveals that 84% do not include any executives from the Black community.... Read More

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Amazon acquires ride-hailing autonomous vehicle provider Zoox

By Kevin May | June 30, 2020

The company is six years old and has created zero-emission, purpose-built vehicles for autonomous ride-hailing.... Read More

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Airbnb claims Amsterdam rental ban "violates" rights of residents

By Kevin May | June 29, 2020

The three districts in question have around 1,500 private accommodation rental properties for tourists - around 6% of the amount available in the entire city.... Read More

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How one startup used the downtime to improve life for travel buyers and suppliers

By Linda Fox | June 29, 2020

The team at vintage car tour company Nowaday has spent the downtime created by COVID-19 to build an online workplace for travel buyers and suppliers.... Read More

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RedAwning sells Blizzard marketing and web services unit to Beyond Pricing

By Kevin May | June 29, 2020

Blizzard is a specialist in web hosting, website design, paid search and email marketing for vacation rental companies. It will retain the brand name it has operated under for 23 years.... Read More

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VIDEO: Where the next great travel company will emerge

By Kevin May | June 29, 2020

An individual iPhone 10 in 2020 contains more computing power than every computer in 1986 on the planet - that's a fact that is often hard to get your head around.... Read More

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Sounding Off: Risky startup investments now have a new risk attached

By PhocusWire | June 26, 2020

Startups have to contend with surviving the crisis, but they must also climb a hill in terms of the viability of their product or service for the long term and in the "new normal."... Read More

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Tripadvisor quietly tests consumer-to-travel agent service Reco

By Kevin May | June 26, 2020

The service works on both desktop and via a smartphone app for Apple devices, giving travelers access to a portfolio of agents for a $199 fee each time.... Read More

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InPhocus, episode 15 - Racial diversity should be the challenge we accept and win

By PhocusWire | June 26, 2020

We speak to Jamie-Lee Abtar, executive director of U.K.-based BAME Women In Travel, to learn more about the organization and what new steps brands should be considering.... Read More

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Startups, investors see opportunities and challenges as travel industry struggles with COVID, diversity issues

By Mitra Sorrells | June 26, 2020

During Phocuswright's Battleground: The Americas event, a panel of startup founders and investors shared their experiences dealing with the COVID-19 crises and their thoughts about the future.... Read More

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SevenRooms raises $50M to expand its hotel guest experience platform

By Mitra Sorrells | June 25, 2020

SevenRooms has raised a $50 million Series B round with Providence Strategic Growth. ... Read More

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WEBINAR REPLAY! Steering the comeback: Hotel revenue management recovery planning

By PhocusWire | June 25, 2020

The hotel sector is gradually transitioning into a new phase of the coronavirus crisis that will see many properties consider how they can reopen and welcome guests.... Read More

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Sabre indicates "modest" recovery signs but air bookings still slammed

By Kevin May | June 25, 2020

"The environment remains uncertain, with reductions in airline capacity and a volatile macro environment," Sabre says in an unscheduled update to investors this week.... Read More

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Trip.com Group launches $500M partner fund as part of Travel On initiative

By Linda Fox | June 25, 2020

The $500 million war chest will help its travel partners get back on their feet in the aftermath of the coronavirus pandemic.... Read More

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