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Google expands Travel Insights tools with new features, U.S. search data
By Mitra Sorrells | July 15, 2021
Following a partnership with the UNWTO announced in May, Google is now also working with Destinations... Read More
VIDEO: Road.Travel - Launch pitch at Phocuswright Europe 2021
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VIDEO: Road.Travel - Launch pitch at Phocuswright Europe 2021
By PhocusWire | July 14, 2021
Establishing a new industry standard for car travels with curated routes and connecting travel... Read More
Bookaway catches $35M round, creates group of ground transport platforms
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Bookaway catches $35M round, creates group of ground transport platforms
By Kevin May | July 13, 2021
Israel-based Bookaway has secured the Series B and formed what is expected to be a portfolio... Read More
Phocuswright Conference 2021: Price discount, theme announced
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Phocuswright Conference 2021: Price discount, theme announced
By PhocusWire | July 12, 2021
Now is travel’s renaissance as it wakens to greater energy and bright possibilities – a time to engage... Read More
VIDEO: The destination dilemma - how to know it’s safe to reopen
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VIDEO: The destination dilemma - how to know it’s safe to reopen
By PhocusWire | July 12, 2021
Speaking during Phocuswright Europe, Turespaña director general Miguel Sanz Castedo explains Spain’s... Read More
Sounding Off: Some customers will need reassurance as travel reopens
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Sounding Off: Some customers will need reassurance as travel reopens
By PhocusWire | July 9, 2021
Travel brands need to ensure that they are aware of the psychological impact that lockdown has had on... Read More
Wake-up call: Prioritizing technology investment in travel and hospitality in 2021
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Wake-up call: Prioritizing technology investment in travel and hospitality in 2021
By John Tully - SAP North America | July 9, 2021
COVID-19 was not simply a disruption to the way things were. It was an awakening to the way things are... Read More
More women, ethnic diversity needed in travel industry for lasting change
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More women, ethnic diversity needed in travel industry for lasting change
By Jill Menze | July 9, 2021
According to a new report from Women in Hospitality, Travel & Leisure, hospitality, travel and... Read More
Booking.com aims to remove payment friction through creation of fintech unit
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Booking.com aims to remove payment friction through creation of fintech unit
By Linda Fox | July 8, 2021
Booking.com's fintech unit will be based in Amsterdam and Shanghai, with plans for the team to grow to... Read More
AirAsia boosts super app with acquisition of Gojek operations in Thailand
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AirAsia boosts super app with acquisition of Gojek operations in Thailand
By Corinne Wan - WebinTravel | July 8, 2021
The purchase is an all-share deal that will see Gojek receive shareholding worth $50 million... Read More
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