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Wanda Maps turns focus to help businesses and consumers through coronavirus
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April 14, 2020
The former-trip recommendation startup is now putting its efforts into collecting and sharing local information, such as the businesses that are still open and how best to shop at them....
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Destination X - Rebounding from the fear of coronavirus on tourism
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April 14, 2020
Imagine how difficult it must be for travelers, many of whom will have an even bigger sense of unease about returning to the skies or hotels or places to visit, once the world and the industry try to return to normal....
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For alternative accommodations, it's out with short-term, in with long-term
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April 14, 2020
As accommodation bookings take a hit due to the COVID-19 outbreak, many providers in the short-term rental industry are pivoting their models to focus on longer-term stays....
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COVID-19 exposes opportunities to improve travel products and customer services
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April 14, 2020
As travel companies deal with the impact of the coronavirus, they are finding it has shed light on weaknesses in the value chain and highlighted the need for collaboration. ...
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REPORT: COVID-19 Hotel Forecast - Singapore
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April 14, 2020
Singapore provides an excellent example of how the hotel industry is impacted by the interplay of viral spread, government policy and social behavior – both at home and outside its borders....
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Tripadvisor, Airbnb and many others switch to virtual tours and activities
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April 13, 2020
As demand for tours and activities has fallen away to almost nothing in many countries around the world, a string of brands are putting their efforts into temporarily digitizing their products....
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Survey: 45% of U.S. travelers still have trips planned for second half of 2020
By Mitra Sorrells
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April 13, 2020
A recent survey finds nearly half of respondents still have travel plans for the period June to December 2020....
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Cancellations are up 500% - how bad is it for vacation rentals?
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April 10, 2020
The COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic is a game-changer for the vacation rental industry. The onslaught of negative headlines and uncharted territory has many vacation rental managers fearing for the life of their businesses. ...
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Coronavirus places heightened concern on hygiene of short-term rentals
By Jill Menze
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April 10, 2020
As guest concerns over cleanliness in vacation rentals mount, industry players are taking stock of how they keep properties safe....
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U.K. regulator blocks Sabre acquisition of Farelogix
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April 9, 2020
The U.K.'s Competition & Markets Authority has blocked Sabre's acquisition of Farelogix, citing concerns around innovation in the space....
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FAST FACTS: Traveler sentiment in the age of COVID-19
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April 9, 2020
Phocuswright surveyed travelers in four markets to understand traveler sentiment. We present the full findings and insights into the implications for the global travel industry....
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InPhocus, episode 5 - Showing your value when a crisis hits
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April 9, 2020
Miriam Moscovici of BCD Travel discusses what's at stake for business travel, the importance of sustainability and why face-to-face meetings will make a return....
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Booking Holdings moves to support financial position into 2021 with capital-raising program
By Linda Fox
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April 9, 2020
Booking Holdings updates the market on the impact of the coronavirus on the business....
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Airbnb decides to ban bookings in the U.K. after all
By Kevin May
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April 9, 2020
Airbnb has temporarily halted bookings on the platform in the U.K., except for key workers and those with "essential stays."...
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ATPCO to help airlines integrate crisis messaging into flight shopping
By Mitra Sorrells
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April 9, 2020
ATPCO has created new product attributes, known as "Reassurance UPAs," to enable airlines to communicate their passenger protection policies....
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