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VIDEO: The vital role of tech in alternative accommodations
News / Technology
VIDEO: The vital role of tech in alternative accommodations
By PhocusWire | October 12, 2021
Speaking during PhocusWire Pulse, Rentals United CMO Vanessa de Souza Lage explains the core technologies property managers need to thrive. Read More
What will drive hotel recovery in 2022?
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What will drive hotel recovery in 2022?
By Paul Barron - Amadeus Hospitality | October 11, 2021
Trends and considerations for hospitality professionals focused on sales, marketing, operations and revenue management. Read More
WATCH: Digital travel revenues look upward as recovery begins
News / Online
WATCH: Digital travel revenues look upward as recovery begins
By PhocusWire | October 8, 2021
It's not a full-blown recovery across the industry just yet - but the uptick in revenues in the second quarter for publicly listed digital travel providers was substantial. Read More
VIDEO: RVs as the niche opportunity in alternative accommodation
News / Online
VIDEO: RVs as the niche opportunity in alternative accommodation
By PhocusWire | October 8, 2021
Speaking during PhocusWire Pulse, RVShare vice president of product Melissa Fortenberry discusses the surge in interest in the peer-to-peer RV rental service. Read More
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News / Distribution
Hotel Engine to offer Sonder inventory to business travelers
By Donna M. Airoldi - BTN | October 7, 2021
Hotel Engine has added short-term rental provider Sonder's inventory to its offerings. Read More
VIDEO: Change is everywhere in alternative accommodation
News / Online
VIDEO: Change is everywhere in alternative accommodation
By PhocusWire | October 7, 2021
Not only is the sector now a mainstream form of accommodation but it has proven to be one that is at center of fundamental discussions around what is hospitality. Read More
Airbnb’s limited foray into experiences helps everyone else
Opinion / Distribution
Airbnb’s limited foray into experiences helps everyone else
By Yiannis Maglaras - Ticknovate | October 6, 2021
Airbnb may have given the industry the jolt it needed to compete in today’s market, with new platforms and sales channels, but field is wide open for other travel businesses to take advantage Read More
Holiday travel is happening: Here's what marketers need to know
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Holiday travel is happening: Here's what marketers need to know
By Google | October 6, 2021
While consumers remain cautious, the industry is in a better place than it was a year ago, and travel marketers have much to look forward to as vaccination rates climb and travelers emerge from... Read More
The increasing importance of virtual interlining for airlines and travel retailers
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The increasing importance of virtual interlining for airlines and travel retailers
By Mark Chesnut | October 6, 2021
In a perfectly connected world, it would be easy to create and sell airline itineraries that include connections between multiple carriers, even if they don't have interline or codeshare agreements. Read More
SiteMinder boosts hotel direct bookings via partner plug-ins
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SiteMinder boosts hotel direct bookings via partner plug-ins
By Linda Fox | October 5, 2021
SiteMinder is adding plug-in apps from partners - such as Sojern, HiJiffy, Laasie and The Hotels Network - to its booking engine. Read More
Online giants grasp recovery momentum via marketing mix
News / Online
Online giants grasp recovery momentum via marketing mix
By Linda Fox | October 5, 2021
The three giants looked to what they already had in terms of their existing customer bases and continued to prudently put marketing dollars elsewhere, hopefully to bring in new travelers. Read More
PhocusWire Pulse: Rentals On The Rise
News / Online
PhocusWire Pulse: Rentals On The Rise
By PhocusWire | October 4, 2021
For our sixth PhocusWire Pulse event this year, we focus on rapid progress in the development of the alternative accommodation sector.  Read More
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Event / Technology
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October 4 2021
In the necessary search for the most suitable tech model for their business, travel professionals encounter countless issues when comparing software solutions. On Demand
VIDEO: Sizing up the market as a rental newbie
News
VIDEO: Sizing up the market as a rental newbie
By PhocusWire | October 4, 2021
It wouldn't have been plain sailing as a vacation rental startup in 2020 - even before a global pandemic hit every corner of the travel, tourism and hospitality sector. Read More
Travel expected vs. booked - the current reality
News / Distribution
Travel expected vs. booked - the current reality
By Phocuswright Research | October 4, 2021
Travelers still indicate that they are hesitant to fly compared to pre-pandemic times, but more than two in five anticipate traveling by plane in 2021. Read More
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