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Are the tech giants coming for airlines?
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May 4, 2020
Data giants such as credit card companies have stayed away from airlines; post-coronavirus travel might change that....
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New product displays COVID-19 stats on airline, hotel and OTA websites
By Mitra Sorrells
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May 4, 2020
Bacarai's new SmartCheck product pulls publicly available COVID-19 data from cities around the world....
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Sabre and Farelogix $360M merger deal cancelled
By Mitra Sorrells
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May 1, 2020
Sabre and Farelogix are ending their plans to merge after a U.K. ruled against the deal....
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With travel existing virtually, startup CEOs share tips on staying upbeat and creative
By Linda Fox
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May 1, 2020
Founders and execs discuss over-communicating and staying upbeat during the coronavirus crisis....
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Without travel, is there room for influencer marketing?
By Jill Menze
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May 1, 2020
The COVID-19 crisis has not only brought the physical act of traveling to a halt – but it’s also stopped travel brands from distributing marketing dollars in the same ways they did prior to the pandemic....
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Hospitality reports point to uptick in hotel activity
By Mitra Sorrells
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May 1, 2020
RateGain and STR have released data that hints at a slight increase in demand for hotel rooms....
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How aviation should plan for a different sector to emerge post-coronavirus
By Linda Fox
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April 30, 2020
No one can safely predict how long it will take for the industry to bounce back, but aviation experts are hoping for a return to 80% of pre-COVID-19 levels in two to three years. ...
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InPhocus, episode 8 - A chance to use your time wisely
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April 30, 2020
Travel startups, perhaps more nimble than their larger peers in the industry, should use this opportunity to take a deep breath, ensure the finances will keep the lights on and think differently....
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Frontdesk secures $6.8M Series A, targets longer stays due to COVID-19
By Mitra Sorrells
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April 30, 2020
Frontdesk has secured a $6.8 million Series A round from its existing investors as it aims to provide an alternative to lengthy apartment leases....
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Diving trips platform Zublu adds $1M in seed funding
By Linda Fox
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April 29, 2020
The round was led by Wavemaker Partners, with Mana Impact, She1k and angel investors also participating....
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Google takes initial hit from scaling back of travel search ads
By Kevin May
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April 29, 2020
The search giant's parent Alphabet recorded its first quarter results of 2020 with a revenue increase of 13% year-over-year to $41.2 billion....
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Behind GetYourGuide's strategy of zero bookings and zero layoffs
By Mitra Sorrells
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April 29, 2020
The Berlin-based tours and activities brand has implemented voluntary reductions in hours and pay for more than half of its employees to cut expenses at a time when it expects no new revenue....
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Amid travel slowdown, consumers remain frustrated on social media
By Jill Menze
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April 29, 2020
According to a report from Sparkloft Media, COVID-19-related conversations on social media have fallen, though consumers are still anxious about the crisis....
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VIDEO: New Reality With... Clayton Reid of MMGY Global
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April 28, 2020
The first guest on the New Reality With... series is Clayton Reid, CEO of MMGY Global, one of the leading marketing agencies devoted to the travel and entertainment industries....
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Airlines could look to subscription services as a core part of revenue going forward
By Linda Fox
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April 28, 2020
PROS looks at whether airline annual subscription services could be a strong revenue stream for carriers in the wake of coronavirus....
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