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"Darkest of days" for Tripadvisor as it reports revenue losses, reduced headcount for Q1 2020
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"Darkest of days" for Tripadvisor as it reports revenue losses, reduced headcount for Q1 2020
By Linda Fox | May 7, 2020
Bookings and revenue are down more than 90% for late March, says Tripadvisor as it reports its Q1 2020 earnings. Read More
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InPhocus, episode 9 - Stuck in the middle with you
By PhocusWire | May 7, 2020
We discuss how brands that sit between consumers and suppliers have been dealt with a number of issues relating to cash flow and appeasing their commercial partners during the coronavirus outbreak. Read More
Despegar reports 32% hit to Q1 bookings, renegotiates Best Day acquisition
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Despegar reports 32% hit to Q1 bookings, renegotiates Best Day acquisition
By Linda Fox | May 6, 2020
Despegar says bookings are down 32% and revenue is down 43% as it puts cost-cutting measures in place. Read More
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Airbnb lays off 25% of staff, cuts back investment in hotels, transportation
By Jill Menze | May 5, 2020
As a result of the effects of the COVID-19 crisis, Airbnb is eliminating 1,900 jobs and cutting investment across business units. Read More
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News / Technology
Experts warn companies to prepare for security breaches when travel restrictions lift
By Linda Fox | May 5, 2020
Travel companies may have seen an increase in phishing attacks due to the volume of refunds issued recently, but experts say they should brace for security breaches as restrictions lift. Read More
REPORT: COVID-19 Hotel Forecast - Boston
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REPORT: COVID-19 Hotel Forecast - Boston
By PhocusWire | May 5, 2020
Boston started March in better shape than New York across the board, but its downward slope accelerated much more aggressively. Read More
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News / Technology
New product displays COVID-19 stats on airline, hotel and OTA websites
By Mitra Sorrells | May 4, 2020
Bacarai's new SmartCheck product pulls publicly available COVID-19 data from cities around the world. Read More
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Sabre and Farelogix $360M merger deal cancelled
By Mitra Sorrells | May 1, 2020
Sabre and Farelogix are ending their plans to merge after a U.K. ruled against the deal. Read More
How aviation should plan for a different sector to emerge post-coronavirus
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How aviation should plan for a different sector to emerge post-coronavirus
By Linda Fox | April 30, 2020
No one can safely predict how long it will take for the industry to bounce back, but aviation experts are hoping for a return to 80% of pre-COVID-19 levels in two to three years.  Read More
Diving trips platform Zublu adds $1M in seed funding
News / Startups
Diving trips platform Zublu adds $1M in seed funding
By Linda Fox | April 29, 2020
The round was led by Wavemaker Partners, with Mana Impact, She1k and angel investors also participating. Read More
Google takes initial hit from scaling back of travel search ads
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Google takes initial hit from scaling back of travel search ads
By Kevin May | April 29, 2020
The search giant's parent Alphabet recorded its first quarter results of 2020 with a revenue increase of 13% year-over-year to $41.2 billion. Read More
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Behind GetYourGuide's strategy of zero bookings and zero layoffs
By Mitra Sorrells | April 29, 2020
The Berlin-based tours and activities brand has implemented voluntary reductions in hours and pay for more than half of its employees to cut expenses at a time when it expects no new revenue. Read More
VIDEO: New Reality With... Clayton Reid of MMGY Global
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VIDEO: New Reality With... Clayton Reid of MMGY Global
By PhocusWire | April 28, 2020
The first guest on the New Reality With... series is Clayton Reid, CEO of MMGY Global, one of the leading marketing agencies devoted to the travel and entertainment industries. Read More
REPORT: COVID-19 Hotel Forecast - London
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REPORT: COVID-19 Hotel Forecast - London
By PhocusWire | April 28, 2020
One concerning factor is London's steep ADR decline may indicate more discounting than merely attributable to share shifts from luxury to midscale and economy chain scale properties. Read More
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Opinion / Online
How does a decimated activities sector find a route to recovery, part 2
By Peter Syme - 1000 Mile Journeys | April 27, 2020
What should existing operators focus on in now and in the longer term? And where are there opportunities for new startups to address emerging needs? Read More
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