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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

News / Technology

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

News / Online

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

News / Distribution

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

News / Distribution

Sabre wins first U.S. stage of Farelogix acquisition antitrust case

By Kevin May | April 8, 2020

The U.S. Department of Justice launched its lawsuit in August last year, claiming the deal would eliminate competition that has, so far, "substantially benefited airlines and consumers." Read More

News / Distribution

REPORT: COVID-19 Hotel Forecast - New York City

By PhocusWire | April 7, 2020

Over the coming months, Phocuswright and the data science team at LodgIQ will evaluate a swath of hotel-related and other data across key metropolitan areas, beginning with New York City. Read More

Opinion / Distribution

Plan now to maximize the value of corporate travel in the future

By Tristan Smith - Egencia | April 7, 2020

Businesses should put plans in place now to maximize the value of future trips post-COVID-19. Read More

News / Distribution

Airline and agency groups repeat pleas for urgent financial aid

By Linda Fox | April 6, 2020

Airline and travel agent organizations across Europe repeat calls to regulators and member states for aid. Read More

News / Online

Tracking declines in online travel web traffic as restrictions hit across the globe

By Linda Fox | April 6, 2020

SimilarWeb has marked a "pivot point" in website traffic to online travel companies when consumer and business behavior changed and traffic declined sharply. Read More

News / Online

Ariane Gorin adds Egencia leadership to role, Rob Greyber steps down

By Adam Perrotta - BTN | April 4, 2020

Greyber assumed the role of Egencia president in May 2009, after serving for two years as the company's senior vice president for North America. Read More

News / Online

InPhocus, episode 4 - A jolt to make us all think

By PhocusWire | April 3, 2020

WebInTravel's Yeoh Siew Hoon discusses the impact of COVID-19 and how its arrival is giving brands and workers the opportunity to consider how they might emerge in better shape. Read More

News / Distribution

Investors on travel survivors, pent-up demand and bailouts

By Linda Fox | April 2, 2020

Seeking Alpha asked some of its marketplace authors to comment on the outlook for travel stocks, the likelihood of travel returning to pre-coronavirus levels and the segments that might come... Read More

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How to manage your hotel’s revenue strategy during a crisis

By Kevin Brown - Amadeus | April 2, 2020

In times of uncertainty, it’s critical for hoteliers to focus on building trust with customers and future guests through compassion and flexibility. Read More