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VIDEO: Capturing the social zeitgeist with Clubhouse for travel
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VIDEO: Capturing the social zeitgeist with Clubhouse for travel
By PhocusWire | May 5, 2021
The audio-only meeting and discussion app has only been in the market since March 2020 but has since... Read More
TripActions buys Reed & Mackay in first-ever acquisition
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TripActions buys Reed & Mackay in first-ever acquisition
By Jill Menze | May 5, 2021
The deal follows TripActions’ recent $155 million funding round in January, which signals a sign... Read More
Lyft sees revenue uptick in Q1 2021, claims profitability by Q3
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Lyft sees revenue uptick in Q1 2021, claims profitability by Q3
By Jill Menze | May 4, 2021
Lyft revenue grew 7% quarter-over-quarter from $569.9 million to $609 million as the ride-share... Read More
Expedia sells Egencia to American Express Global Business Travel
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Expedia sells Egencia to American Express Global Business Travel
By Kevin May | May 4, 2021
Expedia Group will become a shareholder in Amex GBT, and part of the agreement will see the pair enter... Read More
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How tours and activities businesses can benefit from the COVID crash
By Yiannis Maglaras - Ticknovate | May 4, 2021
What we’ve learned from past crises is that businesses adapt, and often the successful ones create a... Read More
In The Big Chair - Roberto Martinoli of Silversea Cruises
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In The Big Chair - Roberto Martinoli of Silversea Cruises
By Mitra Sorrells | May 4, 2021
Founded in 1994 and now part of the Royal Caribbean Group, Silversea Cruises is an ultra-luxury cruise... Read More
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Trivago sees referral revenue jump more than 60% in March
By Mitra Sorrells | May 3, 2021
Trivago's total revenue in the first quarter of this year was €38.2 million – a 73% drop... Read More
VIDEO: TikTok on next-generation travel marketing on social media
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VIDEO: TikTok on next-generation travel marketing on social media
By PhocusWire | May 3, 2021
Speaking at PhocusWire Pulse: A New Age For Social Media, TikTok brand partnerships lead for travel... Read More
PhocusWire Pulse: A New Age For Social Media
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PhocusWire Pulse: A New Age For Social Media
By PhocusWire | May 3, 2021
Our third PhocusWire Pulse concentrates on social media, examining issues ranging from influencers,... Read More
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Opinion / Online
How testing, transparency and technology can reduce COVID risk in air travel
By Timothy O'Neil-Dunne - 777 Partners | May 3, 2021
For a safe flying environment to exist, we must stop COVID-positive transports; for now that is... Read More
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