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InPhocus, episode 27 - Pack your duffel bag, we're going to America
News / Distribution
InPhocus, episode 27 - Pack your duffel bag, we're going to America
By PhocusWire | November 6, 2020
We speak to Duffel CEO Steve Domin and its new hire Tyler Trerotola, who is tasked with taking the airline distribution startup to the U.S. Read More
Booking Holdings sees uptick in Q3 bookings driven by domestic travel
News / Online
Booking Holdings sees uptick in Q3 bookings driven by domestic travel
By Jill Menze | November 5, 2020
Despite the coronavirus pandemic continuing to “weigh heavily” on Booking Holdings’ financial performance, the online travel giant saw marked improvement in the third quarter of 2020 compared to Q2 of... Read More
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News / Online
Tripadvisor sees signs of recovery, reports positive EBITDA in Q3 2020
By Mitra Sorrells | November 5, 2020
Total revenue for the quarter was $151 million and adjusted EBITDA turned positive in Q3 to $15 million. Read More
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News / Distribution
Hilton encouraged by improvements, upbeat on current trends
By Linda Fox | November 5, 2020
Hilton has seen encouraging trends in the third quarter of 2020, which it expects will continue into the final few months of the year. Read More
VIDEO: New Reality With... Fred Lalonde of Hopper
News / Online
VIDEO: New Reality With... Fred Lalonde of Hopper
By PhocusWire | November 5, 2020
The next guest on the New Reality With... series is Fred Lalonde, CEO and co-founder of Hopper, a travel search and booking app using prediction models and alerts. Read More
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News / Online
Expedia Group Q3 “better than expected,” Vrbo up YoY
By Mitra Sorrells | November 4, 2020
Expedia Group CEO Peter Kern says the company intends to be "more bold" on pushing the Vrbo brand while it also pursues a broad cost-cutting strategy. Read More
How Airbnb has resisted the pandemic, adapted to new demands
News / Online
How Airbnb has resisted the pandemic, adapted to new demands
By Kevin May | November 4, 2020
Data shows where Airbnb sits in the wider accommodation ecosystem, as brands attempt to form some basis of recovery. Read More
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Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Trip Affiliates Network provides tech solutions for travel agents, wholesalers and hotels
By Mitra Sorrells | November 4, 2020
Trip Affiliates Network’s solutions include integrated booking systems for flights, hotels, activities and transfers, plus dynamic packages and digital payment solutions. Read More
Trivago says soft demand ongoing, hopes for travel recovery in mid-2021
News / Online
Trivago says soft demand ongoing, hopes for travel recovery in mid-2021
By Linda Fox | November 3, 2020
Reporting third quarter 2020 results the hotel metasearch company says increases over the summer period were driven by nearby trips to nature spots in “developed Europe.” Read More
Phocuswright Conference 2020 Preview: Travelers should finally get the attention they deserve
News / Online
Phocuswright Conference 2020 Preview: Travelers should finally get the attention they deserve
By Kevin May | November 3, 2020
Brands, industry associations and government have a unique opportunity to do the right thing and put customers in the middle of their strategic prism. Read More
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News / Technology
CTM acquires travel tech software provider Tramada
By Mitra Sorrells | November 3, 2020
The acquisition comes just one month after CTM purchased U.S.-based Travel & Transport. Read More
Tourplus raises $1M to connect tourists to guides
News / Online
Tourplus raises $1M to connect tourists to guides
By Kevin May | November 2, 2020
Malaysian business angel Jin Hui Wong, GT-MAX and Chinese accelerator SSOV are backing the company in the round. Read More
Sounding Off: Coronavirus strategies might have unintended longevity
Interview / Online
Sounding Off: Coronavirus strategies might have unintended longevity
By PhocusWire | October 30, 2020
The travel restrictions imposed on people for the better part of 2020 might inspire a wider appreciation of their own cultures, attractions, cities and more. Read More
InPhocus, episode 26 - Seizing opportunities in a pandemic travel market
News / Online
InPhocus, episode 26 - Seizing opportunities in a pandemic travel market
By PhocusWire | October 30, 2020
The pandemic has caused all sorts of headaches for travel brands - but it has also inspired some new ideas that were probably never on the agenda for companies at the turn of 2020. Read More
VIDEO: New Reality With... Andres Fabris of Traxo
News / Technology
VIDEO: New Reality With... Andres Fabris of Traxo
By PhocusWire | October 30, 2020
The next guest on the New Reality With... series is Andres Fabris, CEO of Traxo, a leader in travel data capture and itinerary intelligence for business travel. Read More
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