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Google and airlines predicted to find new strategies in a post-coronavirus travel world
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Google and airlines predicted to find new strategies in a post-coronavirus travel world
By Linda Fox | April 15, 2020
IdeaWorks sets out how travel will look different by the end of 2020, as sectors unravel how they and their partners will be forced to evolve. Read More
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Airbnb takes further COVID-19 protection measures with $1B loan
By Kevin May | April 15, 2020
The support comes just a week after it announced a funding round - a combination or debt and equity securities - from Silver Lake and Sixth Street Partners, also to the tune of $1 billion. Read More
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More than 530,000 travel and tourism industry workers laid off or furloughed
By Mitra Sorrells | April 15, 2020
A new online tool is tracking layoffs, furloughs and pay cuts across the global travel and tourism industry. Read More
For alternative accommodations, it's out with short-term, in with long-term
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For alternative accommodations, it's out with short-term, in with long-term
By Jill Menze | 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. Read More
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COVID-19 exposes opportunities to improve travel products and customer services
By Marissa Trew - WiT | 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.      Read More
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REPORT: COVID-19 Hotel Forecast - Singapore
By PhocusWire | 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. Read More
Tripadvisor, Airbnb and many others switch to virtual tours and activities
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Tripadvisor, Airbnb and many others switch to virtual tours and activities
By Kevin May | 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. Read More
This too shall pass - but travel will need to adjust
Opinion / Online
This too shall pass - but travel will need to adjust
By Kaushal Gandhi - FABgetaways | April 13, 2020
With all the uncertainty around, the industry braces itself for the only certain outlook: change. We are about to witness massive shifts in travel patterns and consumer behavior. Read More
Sounding Off: Google won't change - it'll need its biggest customers post-coronavirus
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Sounding Off: Google won't change - it'll need its biggest customers post-coronavirus
By PhocusWire | April 10, 2020
It takes a very upbeat type of industry figure to think that Google will be remotely interested in helping out those that do not have the ability to quickly flood its coffers with marketing dollars... Read More
Cancellations are up 500% - how bad is it for vacation rentals?
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Cancellations are up 500% - how bad is it for vacation rentals?
By Margot Schmorak - Hostfully | 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... Read More
Coronavirus places heightened concern on hygiene of short-term rentals
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Coronavirus places heightened concern on hygiene of short-term rentals
By Jill Menze | April 10, 2020
As guest concerns over cleanliness in vacation rentals mount, industry players are taking stock of how they keep properties safe. Read More
U.K. regulator blocks Sabre acquisition of Farelogix
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U.K. regulator blocks Sabre acquisition of Farelogix
By Linda Fox | April 9, 2020
The U.K.'s Competition & Markets Authority has blocked Sabre's acquisition of Farelogix, citing concerns around innovation in the space. Read More
InPhocus, episode 5 - Showing your value when a crisis hits
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InPhocus, episode 5 - Showing your value when a crisis hits
By PhocusWire | 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. Read More
Airbnb decides to ban bookings in the U.K. after all
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Airbnb decides to ban bookings in the U.K. after all
By Kevin May | April 9, 2020
Airbnb has temporarily halted bookings on the platform in the U.K., except for key workers and those with "essential stays." Read More
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ATPCO to help airlines integrate crisis messaging into flight shopping
By Mitra Sorrells | April 9, 2020
ATPCO has created new product attributes, known as "Reassurance UPAs," to enable airlines to communicate their passenger protection policies. Read More
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