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Short-term rental demand surpasses 2019 levels

By Jill Menze | May 17, 2021

In the U.S., April marks the first month since the start of the coronavirus pandemic to surpass 2019... Read More

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Rental car firms face shortage as travel demand revs back up

By Christina Jelski - Travel Weekly | May 17, 2021

Experts predict the car rental shortage will get worse as summer travel picks up.... Read More

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Sounding Off: Travel is an emotional experience - now more than ever

By PhocusWire | May 14, 2021

Travel brands will do well to consider the different types of emotions that people currently have,... Read More

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Airbnb revenue climbs 5% as travel rebounded in Q1 2021

By Jill Menze | May 13, 2021

Airbnb revenue grew 5% to $887 million in the first quarter of 2021, though losses mounted to $1.2... Read More

Interview / Online

How I Got Here, episode 64 - John Guscic of Webjet

By PhocusWire | May 13, 2021

John Guscic's path to the top of Webjet is a different one to those that many leaders have taken,... Read More

Opinion / Online

Build now, pay later: How a reimagined booking experience can build customer confidence

By Dan Archer - Freestyle | May 13, 2021

A “build now, pay later” concept offers consumers the freedom they’re after, and could help the... Read More

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Holidu raises $45M in Series D funding

By Mitra Sorrells | May 12, 2021

Holidu says the new funding will be used to accelerate the growth of its vacation rental search engine... Read More

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The post-pandemic reality for travel: What's really changed?

By PhocusWire | May 12, 2021

As the industry starts to show some encouraging signs of movement, travel's hundreds of thousands of... Read More

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Cost, convenience increasing as considerations for air travel, ahead of health and hygiene

By Mitra Sorrells | May 12, 2021

A report from Expedia Group Media Solutions points to a shift in Q1 2021 in topics searched for when... Read More

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VIDEO: What's next for travel influencers?

By PhocusWire | May 12, 2021

Speaking during PhocusWire Pulse: A New Age For Social Media, Travel Mindset’s Jade Broadus discussed... Read More

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Inside the Philippines’ most overlooked $36B digital market

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Expedia Group chairman Barry Diller says AI won't replace humans

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Juniper Group acquires Deem from Travelport

September 9, 2025

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

August 19, 2025

Get real: The power of combining AI with authentic intelligence

Chris Hemmeter from Thayer Investment Partners outlines his thoughts on the importance of balancing AI... Read More

May 6, 2025

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