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WEBINAR REPLAY! Transforming travel for the new normal
News / Technology
WEBINAR REPLAY! Transforming travel for the new normal
By PhocusWire | December 9, 2020
An agile, integrated and empathetic approach across journey touchpoints is critical to instill a sense of confidence within the stakeholder community, both internal and external.  Read More
Battleface secures $12M to expand travel insurance platform
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Battleface secures $12M to expand travel insurance platform
By Kevin May | December 8, 2020
The round comes 18 months after the U.S.-based company secured an undisclosed seed investment from Greenlight Re Innovations and Fintech Ventures Fund in January this year. Read More
Tripadvisor gives consumer-to-travel agent service Reco a full launch
News / Online
Tripadvisor gives consumer-to-travel agent service Reco a full launch
By Kevin May | December 8, 2020
The move comes almost six months on from Tripadvisor disclosing the beta testing of Reco in the U.S., costing consumers $199 for each trip that they make. Read More
Airbnb launches non-profit organization for stays during emergencies
News / Online
Airbnb launches non-profit organization for stays during emergencies
By Linda Fox | December 8, 2020
Airbnb is partnering with aid organizations to provide stays for workers and those affected by crises under its non-profit Airbnb.org. Read More
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VIDEO: Investors optimistic about growth opportunities across travel
By Mitra Sorrells | December 8, 2020
During a panel discussion at The Phocuswright Conference, investors mentioned accommodations, tours and activities, contactless solutions and sustainability as areas of interest. Read More
VIDEO: Booking Holdings' Glenn Fogel on getting it right for a post-pandemic future
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VIDEO: Booking Holdings' Glenn Fogel on getting it right for a post-pandemic future
By Kevin May | December 7, 2020
When you're often at the center of the relationship between accommodation providers and consumers, or figuring out how best to connect all the elements together in a trip, being Booking Holdings during... Read More
The evolving traveler journey: 3 trends hoteliers must address today
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The evolving traveler journey: 3 trends hoteliers must address today
By Paul Barron - Amadeus Hospitality | December 7, 2020
The shock of COVID-19 pushed what was once considered preferential traveler expectations into industry standards faster than anyone could have imagined. Read More
State of travel startups: 2020 has left its mark but there is positive news
News / Startups
State of travel startups: 2020 has left its mark but there is positive news
By Kevin May | December 4, 2020
The travel startup landscape has also not escaped the grim effects of layoffs and the huge drops in demand from travelers and demands for new technology and services from partners. Read More
Nezasa lands $6M to expand connected trip technology
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Nezasa lands $6M to expand connected trip technology
By Kevin May | December 3, 2020
The latest injection brings the total raised by the Switzerland-based company to $13 million. Read More
Key questions facing Airbnb ahead of its IPO
Opinion / Online
Key questions facing Airbnb ahead of its IPO
By Pierre Becerril - Transparent | December 3, 2020
By redefining traveler expectations and establishing a new type of lodging, Airbnb built the second-most valuable travel company in the world in just a decade. Now, as public market investors consider... Read More
Trip.com Group sees ongoing financial improvement, ups marketing spend
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Trip.com Group sees ongoing financial improvement, ups marketing spend
By Linda Fox | December 2, 2020
Trip.com Group says business segments have recovered to pre-pandemic levels in China. Read More
Revenue managers who play a pivotal role in demand generation will transform their careers
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Revenue managers who play a pivotal role in demand generation will transform their careers
By PhocusWire | December 2, 2020
As properties and chains attempt to recover from the devastating impact of having far fewer numbers of guests, many are considering new strategies and models across their businesses. Read More
WEBINAR REPLAY! How virtual payments are supporting the travel landscape
News / Technology
WEBINAR REPLAY! How virtual payments are supporting the travel landscape
By PhocusWire | December 2, 2020
With increasing risks involved, and the average midsized agency requiring on average three full-time employees to handle payments, we must look at ways to protect businesses and streamline operations.... Read More
ConnexPay tops up Series A with $6M, plans expansion in other sectors
News / Startups
ConnexPay tops up Series A with $6M, plans expansion in other sectors
By Linda Fox | December 1, 2020
F-Prime Capital and existing investors are part of ConnexPay's latest funding. Read More
VIDEO: Sabre CEO Sean Menke on planning beyond the pandemic
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VIDEO: Sabre CEO Sean Menke on planning beyond the pandemic
By Kevin May | December 1, 2020
Companies are figuring out how to position themselves for customers, consumers and partners as travel looks to restart in some capacity and back to the levels enjoyed in 2019. But Sabre's CEO is looking... Read More
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