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Airbnb's financial performance signifies shift in traveler behavior
Opinion / Online
Airbnb's financial performance signifies shift in traveler behavior
By Luca Zambello - Jurny | March 16, 2021
As travelers begin planning trips again, it is a good time to look at the trends driving Airbnb’s... Read More
WATCH: Visualization of how 2020 ended for public digital travel brands
News / Online
WATCH: Visualization of how 2020 ended for public digital travel brands
By Kevin May | March 16, 2021
After an initial flurry of activity for travel brands in the third quarter, as lockdown restrictions... Read More
Zero travel is the career opportunity travel managers have been waiting for
Opinion / Online
Zero travel is the career opportunity travel managers have been waiting for
By Tristan Smith - Egencia | March 15, 2021
Virtual meetings are suddenly the default option. Now travel managers must drive a more strategic... Read More
What Vacasa acquiring TurnKey means for the market and rental's recovery
News / Online
What Vacasa acquiring TurnKey means for the market and rental's recovery
By Jill Menze | March 15, 2021
Property management and vacation rental specialists weigh in on Vacasa's recent acquisition of TurnKey... Read More
Sounding Off:  Brave or foolhardy - a tip of the hat for trying
Interview / Online
Sounding Off: Brave or foolhardy - a tip of the hat for trying
By PhocusWire | March 12, 2021
 There will be some who consider it a brand extension too far; others will admire Kayak for... Read More
Q&A: Why this startup founder designed a home-share platform with women's safety in mind
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Q&A: Why this startup founder designed a home-share platform with women's safety in mind
By Jill Menze | March 12, 2021
Following a harassment episode at an Airbnb, startup founder Yaa Priscilla Birago created... Read More
Despegar "encouraged" by Q4 2020 performance, cautions "bumpy" road ahead
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Despegar "encouraged" by Q4 2020 performance, cautions "bumpy" road ahead
By Jill Menze | March 11, 2021
Room nights increased quarter-over-quarter, while on a year-over-year basis, transactions and room... Read More
Intrepid Travel enters strategic partnership with Genairgy on pursuit to become $1B adventure travel company
News / Online
Intrepid Travel enters strategic partnership with Genairgy on pursuit to become $1B adventure travel company
By Jill Menze | March 11, 2021
Intrepid says the partnership, which will facilitate the company’s growth strategy in four key areas,... Read More
Vacasa acquires TurnKey Vacation Rentals as pandemic spikes demand in the sector
News / Online
Vacasa acquires TurnKey Vacation Rentals as pandemic spikes demand in the sector
By Jill Menze | March 11, 2021
Major consolidation is underway in the vacation rental management sector with Vacasa announcing plans... Read More
What do you know about travelers in the future and how to develop a customer for life?
Opinion / Online
What do you know about travelers in the future and how to develop a customer for life?
By Tony Evans - TProfile | March 11, 2021
There are four important steps that every travel business will need to follow to deliver growth,... Read More
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