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WEBINAR REPLAY! How travel can leverage payment technology for a smart COVID-19 recovery
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WEBINAR REPLAY! How travel can leverage payment technology for a smart COVID-19 recovery
By PhocusWire | February 2, 2021
As airlines and travel agencies plan their comeback, it is essential they have access to the most recent and relevant research enabling them to make smart decisions on how to mitigate the economic... Read More
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MakeMyTrip sees 2020 end with some financial improvement
By Linda Fox | February 2, 2021
MakeMyTrip has seen improvement in gross bookings and revenue across its business units for its third quarter 2021 financial earnings. Read More
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Business travel expected to make full recovery by 2025
By Kevin May | February 2, 2021
According to GBTA, global business travel spending slumped by over a half to $694 billion during a coronavirus-hit 2020. Read More
Chinese travelers more positive about travel in 2021 than regional neighbors
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Chinese travelers more positive about travel in 2021 than regional neighbors
By Linda Fox | February 1, 2021
Domestic searches led in December 2020 in many APAC countries with the exception of Singapore, according to Expedia's research. Read More
Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky: "It's going to be a year of focus"
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Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky: "It's going to be a year of focus"
By Jill Menze | February 1, 2021
Speaking during Bloomberg's The Year Ahead event, Brian Chesky discussed Airbnb's priorities, market volatility and the future of travel. Read More
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Prince Harry-backed Travalyst coalition urges industry collaboration to “rebuild more responsibly”
By Mitra Sorrells | January 29, 2021
Former Skyscanner CEO Bryan Dove is now chairing the coalition, working alongside Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex, who launched it in 2019 with Booking.com, Skyscanner, Trip.com Group, Tripadvisor and... Read More
WEBINAR REPLAY! Connected trip - Is it still relevant in 2021?
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WEBINAR REPLAY! Connected trip - Is it still relevant in 2021?
By PhocusWire | January 29, 2021
Before the pandemic the idea of the “connected trip” was widely discussed in the travel industry. But how will it evolve in a post-pandemic environment. Read More
How travel app usage paints another picture of travel's fate in 2020
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How travel app usage paints another picture of travel's fate in 2020
By Linda Fox | January 28, 2021
Travel apps went quiet as the pandemic hit but there were some notable exceptions such as Airbnb and Vrbo. Read More
Trekksoft revenues drop 30% during pandemic-stricken 2020
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Trekksoft revenues drop 30% during pandemic-stricken 2020
By Kevin May | January 28, 2021
The Switzerland-based company captured $7.2 million in revenue during 2020, as the coronavirus pandemic crushed the tours and activities sector worldwide. Read More
WEBINAR REPLAY! How 100% virtual companies handle travel
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WEBINAR REPLAY! How 100% virtual companies handle travel
By PhocusWire | January 26, 2021
We explain how 100% virtual companies are rebuilding their travel program, what suppliers are doing to support this emerging trend and the specific benefits human interaction is having on companies. Read More
What's next for airline distribution as IATA pushes its retailing vision?
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What's next for airline distribution as IATA pushes its retailing vision?
By Linda Fox | January 26, 2021
IATA lays out our three areas of focus in 2021 to get closer to airline retailing. Read More
Klook raises $200M round in bid to widen platform to other services
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Klook raises $200M round in bid to widen platform to other services
By Kevin May | January 26, 2021
The new round brings the total raised by Hong Kong-based Klook to more than $720 million since the company's launch in 2014. Read More
Domestic air tickets igniting travel rebound in some markets
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Domestic air tickets igniting travel rebound in some markets
By Kevin May | January 25, 2021
A six-month outlook for the top ten domestic air travel markets is showing a confidence in consumers to return to the skies - at least in terms of heading to destinations in their own countries. Read More
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Hopper connects with Lufthansa Group as first NDC partner
By Mitra Sorrells | January 22, 2021
The partnership gives Hopper access to the airlines’ branded fares, bundles, ancillary product offerings and “Continuous Pricing” price offers.  Read More
Once upon a time, a cruise ship left the harbor... 366 days in the life of the travel industry
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Once upon a time, a cruise ship left the harbor... 366 days in the life of the travel industry
By Mitra Sorrells / Linda Fox | January 20, 2021
As we mark the one-year milestone of COVID's first impact on the travel industry, we review how key sectors have fared and what is one the horizon. Read More
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