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How I Got Here, episode 60 - Alex Zozaya of Apple Leisure Group

By PhocusWire | April 15, 2021

The history of the organization is one marked with taking opportunities when they arise, guesswork and... Read More

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Cleartrip sold to Indian consumer products marketplace Flipkart

By Kevin May | April 15, 2021

The Flipkart online marketplace, which has a customer base of over 300 million members, sells goods in... Read More

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As ride-hail companies recover, there are too few drivers to meet demand

By Dawit Habtemariam - BTN | April 15, 2021

Ride-hailing companies are reporting a shortage of drivers as demand for their services picks up.... Read More

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Bandwango raises $3M to build its activities platform for destinations

By Mitra Sorrells | April 14, 2021

Bandwango's Destination Experience Engine packages free and paid experiences that DMOs and other... Read More

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Short-term rental occupancy reaches all-time high

By Jill Menze | April 14, 2021

According to AirDNA, short-term rental occupancy in the U.S. rose to 60.9% in March 2021 – a new... Read More

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Grab files for IPO through SPAC partnership with Altimeter

By Kevin May | April 13, 2021

Grab is expected to be valued at almost $40 billion as a result the IPO announced today and slated to... Read More

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Vrbo puts new emphasis on helping its best hosts

By Kevin May | April 13, 2021

To qualify as a Premier Host, owners must have a 90% or higher acceptance rate of guests, have... Read More

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Overwhelming majority of Americans will travel this year

By Jamie Biesiada - Travel Weekly | April 13, 2021

Travel Technology Association’s poll found that 80% of respondents are likely to travel in 2021.... Read More

From Our Partners / Online

Windows of opportunity - optimizing receptiveness in a scattered guest journey

By Jantien Abma - Oaky | April 12, 2021

In this tense period for the hospitality industry, every little bit of revenue counts – but every... Read More

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My Method... How Vrbo is using a privacy-conscious marketing strategy

By Wendell Lansford - Wyng | April 12, 2021

In the first three months, 80,000 users completed the Vrbo Vacay Finder quiz and 25% of them clicked... Read More

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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