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Orbitz enables LGBTQ-friendly accommodation search

By Christina Jelski - Travel Weekly | June 18, 2021

The Orbitz functionality serves up properties signed up to the company's Inclusivity Pledge.... Read More

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Hopper enables commitment-free hotel price lock

By Mitra Sorrells | June 16, 2021

Users have the option to freeze a price for up to 60 days, with the freeze fee being credited to... Read More

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Ixigo does its bit to get Indians vaccinated, integrates jab finder into app

By Kevin May | June 16, 2021

The country has suffered greatly in recent months from a variant of the COVID-19 virus known as Delta,... Read More

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TripAdvisor gives Plus subscription service a full launch, adds spending partners

By Kevin May | June 16, 2021

The subscription-based program is free for accommodation suppliers to join, while travelers can sign... Read More

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The short-term rental industry is booming – but will it last?

By Jill Menze | June 14, 2021

The alternative accommodations market is headed for a record summer, but as people return to work and... Read More

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Vrbo and Airbnb unite to crack down on party houses

By Kevin May | June 11, 2021

The two giants of the short-term rental world have decided to come together to try and address a... Read More

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RedDoorz adds fourth brand, unveils Sunerra Hotels

By WebinTravel | June 10, 2021

The first property for RedDoorz's new mid-scale brand Sunerra is in Jakarta, Indonesia.... Read More

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How I Got Here, episode 68 - Brett Tollman of The Travel Corporation

By PhocusWire | June 10, 2021

Brett Tollman became CEO of The Travel Corporation in 2000, overseeing a family business and one of... Read More

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Outdoorsy leads Collective Retreats’ $23M funding round, enters new strategic partnership

By Jill Menze | June 9, 2021

Together, RV rental platform Outdoorsy and luxury retreats business Collective Retreats will develop... Read More

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Can travel platforms find ways to regulate themselves?

By Linda Fox | June 9, 2021

The European Purpose Project - launched by a number of brands including ground transport... Read More

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Precision and predictability for travel marketing: Essential visitor intelligence to drive growth

In partnership with Zartico, this video series explores the latest trends and delivers practical... Read More

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Get real: The power of combining AI with authentic intelligence

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Changing traveler patterns, evolving customer needs drive demand for travel insurance

Travel protection is bringing peace of mind for travelers and positive rewards for suppliers.... Read More