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InPhocus, episode 30 - Who'd be a business travel startup in a pandemic?
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InPhocus, episode 30 - Who'd be a business travel startup in a pandemic?
By PhocusWire | December 11, 2020
In a crazy year for business travel, Phocuswright managing director Pete Comeau caught up with Tripkicks' CEO Jeff Berk. Read More
Q&A: Airbnb's Joe Gebbia talks milestone IPO
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Q&A: Airbnb's Joe Gebbia talks milestone IPO
By Jill Menze | December 11, 2020
Airbnb co-founder Joe Gebbia speaks to Airbnb's debut on the public markets, how it has adapted during the pandemic and the company’s long-term vision.  Read More
Projecting travel trends for a COVID-19 Christmas
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Projecting travel trends for a COVID-19 Christmas
By Eric Bamberger - Zeta Global | December 11, 2020
In addition to being health-conscious, the few people who do travel this Christmas season will be more price conscious and impulsive (i.e. more likely to book at the last minute) than ever before. Read More
VIDEO: Travel marketing experts on pandemic behavioral shifts and opportunities
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VIDEO: Travel marketing experts on pandemic behavioral shifts and opportunities
By Linda Fox | December 10, 2020
The pandemic has changed travel marketing, with brands needing to stay relevant to those that are traveling and inspire those that are not. Read More
Airbnb rings the bell to herald its arrival on public markets
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Airbnb rings the bell to herald its arrival on public markets
By Kevin May | December 10, 2020
The private accommodation giant's shares will list on the NASDAQ trading floor, just short of four months after announcing its intention to seek an Initial Public Offering of the business. Read More
Expedia Group CEO wants to be "the best travel tech platform in the world"
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Expedia Group CEO wants to be "the best travel tech platform in the world"
By Jill Menze | December 10, 2020
At Expedia Group’s virtual Explore event, CEO Peter Kern outlined how playing to Expedia Group’s strengths will help the company and its partners recover from the impact of the coronavirus crisis. Read More
WEBINAR REPLAY! Transforming travel for the new normal
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WEBINAR REPLAY! Transforming travel for the new normal
By PhocusWire | December 9, 2020
An agile, integrated and empathetic approach across journey touchpoints is critical to instill a sense of confidence within the stakeholder community, both internal and external.  Read More
Battleface secures $12M to expand travel insurance platform
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Battleface secures $12M to expand travel insurance platform
By Kevin May | December 8, 2020
The round comes 18 months after the U.S.-based company secured an undisclosed seed investment from Greenlight Re Innovations and Fintech Ventures Fund in January this year. Read More
Tripadvisor gives consumer-to-travel agent service Reco a full launch
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Tripadvisor gives consumer-to-travel agent service Reco a full launch
By Kevin May | December 8, 2020
The move comes almost six months on from Tripadvisor disclosing the beta testing of Reco in the U.S., costing consumers $199 for each trip that they make. Read More
Airbnb launches non-profit organization for stays during emergencies
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Airbnb launches non-profit organization for stays during emergencies
By Linda Fox | December 8, 2020
Airbnb is partnering with aid organizations to provide stays for workers and those affected by crises under its non-profit Airbnb.org. Read More
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VIDEO: Investors optimistic about growth opportunities across travel
By Mitra Sorrells | December 8, 2020
During a panel discussion at The Phocuswright Conference, investors mentioned accommodations, tours and activities, contactless solutions and sustainability as areas of interest. Read More
VIDEO: Booking Holdings' Glenn Fogel on getting it right for a post-pandemic future
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VIDEO: Booking Holdings' Glenn Fogel on getting it right for a post-pandemic future
By Kevin May | December 7, 2020
When you're often at the center of the relationship between accommodation providers and consumers, or figuring out how best to connect all the elements together in a trip, being Booking Holdings during... Read More
The evolving traveler journey: 3 trends hoteliers must address today
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The evolving traveler journey: 3 trends hoteliers must address today
By Paul Barron - Amadeus Hospitality | December 7, 2020
The shock of COVID-19 pushed what was once considered preferential traveler expectations into industry standards faster than anyone could have imagined. Read More
State of travel startups: 2020 has left its mark but there is positive news
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State of travel startups: 2020 has left its mark but there is positive news
By Kevin May | December 4, 2020
The travel startup landscape has also not escaped the grim effects of layoffs and the huge drops in demand from travelers and demands for new technology and services from partners. Read More
Nezasa lands $6M to expand connected trip technology
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Nezasa lands $6M to expand connected trip technology
By Kevin May | December 3, 2020
The latest injection brings the total raised by the Switzerland-based company to $13 million. Read More
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