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REPORT: How data partnerships can speed up recovery
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REPORT: How data partnerships can speed up recovery
By Marisa Garcia | August 3, 2020
As travelers begin to once again pack their bags, it's not only necessary to keep them informed an safe, but also to know more about them and to keep them engaged through relevance and personalization... Read More
The real cost of issuing an interline ticket
From Our Partners / Distribution
The real cost of issuing an interline ticket
By Gaurav Agarwal | August 3, 2020
As airlines take measured steps towards recovery in a post-COVID world, the aviation industry faces a stark new reality. A reality that includes smaller networks, reduced frequencies and... Read More
Sounding Off: Google's playing of the "competition" card will irk many
Interview / Online
Sounding Off: Google's playing of the "competition" card will irk many
By PhocusWire | July 31, 2020
Tapping Google on the shoulder and telling it to scale back its plans may not be enough to truly democratize travel search for consumers.  Read More
InPhocus, episode 19 - People want to move again
News / Online
InPhocus, episode 19 - People want to move again
By PhocusWire | July 31, 2020
In this episode of InPhocus we examine a new report from Phocuswright and 3Victors that goes into a lot of detail about where travelers are considering going to.   Read More
Hotel payment optimization long overdue - and "just in time"
From Our Partners / Technology
Hotel payment optimization long overdue - and "just in time"
By Ixaris | July 31, 2020
As travelers begin to once again pack their bags, it's not only necessary to keep them informed and safe, but also to know more about them and to keep them engaged through relevance and... Read More
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News / Online
Abysmal April pulls Expedia Group down to record lows in second quarter
By Mitra Sorrells | July 30, 2020
Expedia Group saw an uptick in business in May and June and now a leveling off in July. Read More
How I Got Here, episode 35 - Rob Wiesenthal of Blade
Interview / Online
How I Got Here, episode 35 - Rob Wiesenthal of Blade
By PhocusWire | July 30, 2020
Rob Wiesenthal swapped the glitzy world of the entertainment industry to launch a platform for booking helicopter commutes. He's in conversation with Mozio's David Litwak and Kevin May from PhocusWire. Read More
Trivago revenues wiped out as pandemic shut down travel in second quarter
News / Online
Trivago revenues wiped out as pandemic shut down travel in second quarter
By Kevin May | July 29, 2020
Revenue coming into hotel search service Trivago was almost obliterated between April and June, with the brand bracing for a 93% collapse from the same period 12 months prior. Read More
Short-term rentals and misalignment of the marketplace
Opinion / Distribution
Short-term rentals and misalignment of the marketplace
By Jared Alster - Dune7 | July 29, 2020
The distribution landscape for short-term vacation rentals is dominated by marketplaces. However, the pandemic has revealed some weak points and misalignment of incentives within the traditional... Read More
COVID-19 summer booking trends for hoteliers
From Our Partners / Distribution
COVID-19 summer booking trends for hoteliers
By Alison Guillot - Amadeus | July 29, 2020
Discover the latest travel and hotel booking trends during the coronavirus pandemic and how to navigate them with confidence. Read More
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News / Online
Southeast Asian OTA Traveloka raises $250M as it sees “encouraging recovery” in key markets
By Mitra Sorrells | July 28, 2020
The company has implemented several measures to address COVID-19 and says it is seeing recovery in Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia. Read More
Another ancillary revenue for airlines: seat-blocking tech during a pandemic
News / Distribution
Another ancillary revenue for airlines: seat-blocking tech during a pandemic
By Kevin May | July 28, 2020
Buying an entire row or the seat next to you would, previously, have been a fairly niche purchase and often difficult to automate. But that's changed in a COVID-19 world. Read More
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News / Online
Wyndham Destinations ignites “revolution” of legacy timeshare business, launches Panorama brand
By Mitra Sorrells | July 27, 2020
The new brand will be focused on driving growth of its vacation membership and travel technology businesses.     Read More
How can travel brands keep customers apprised of border regulations and leisure options?
From Our Partners / Online
How can travel brands keep customers apprised of border regulations and leisure options?
By Jennifer Phillips April - Smartvel | July 27, 2020
An increase in travelers is good news for airlines that have been hard hit during the pandemic. As the world reopens, many people are eager for a getaway as a mental reset from months of confinement. Read More
Sounding Off: Time to push forward but not be afraid of digitalization
Interview / Online
Sounding Off: Time to push forward but not be afraid of digitalization
July 24, 2020
Digitalization shouldn't scare the travel, tourism and hospitality industry, nor the customers that fly in its aircraft, sleep in its beds, ride in its vehicles and enjoy its activities. Read More
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