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This too shall pass - but travel will need to adjust
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This too shall pass - but travel will need to adjust
By Kaushal Gandhi - FABgetaways | April 13, 2020
With all the uncertainty around, the industry braces itself for the only certain outlook: change. We... Read More
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Survey: 45% of U.S. travelers still have trips planned for second half of 2020
By Mitra Sorrells | April 13, 2020
A recent survey finds nearly half of respondents still have travel plans for the period June to... Read More
Sounding Off: Google won't change - it'll need its biggest customers post-coronavirus
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Sounding Off: Google won't change - it'll need its biggest customers post-coronavirus
By PhocusWire | April 10, 2020
It takes a very upbeat type of industry figure to think that Google will be remotely interested in... Read More
Coronavirus places heightened concern on hygiene of short-term rentals
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Coronavirus places heightened concern on hygiene of short-term rentals
By Jill Menze | April 10, 2020
As guest concerns over cleanliness in vacation rentals mount, industry players are taking stock of how... Read More
FAST FACTS: Traveler sentiment in the age of COVID-19
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FAST FACTS: Traveler sentiment in the age of COVID-19
By PhocusWire | April 9, 2020
Phocuswright surveyed travelers in four markets to understand traveler sentiment. We present the... Read More
Booking Holdings moves to support financial position into 2021 with capital-raising program
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Booking Holdings moves to support financial position into 2021 with capital-raising program
By Linda Fox | April 9, 2020
Booking Holdings updates the market on the impact of the coronavirus on the business.... Read More
Rethinking travel marketing: Loosen Google's grip on search and get smart on overtourism
Opinion / Online
Rethinking travel marketing: Loosen Google's grip on search and get smart on overtourism
By Matthew Barker - Horizon Guides | April 9, 2020
The tourism industry has the chance to rethink its marketing strategy going forward if its players... Read More
Airbnb decides to ban bookings in the U.K. after all
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Airbnb decides to ban bookings in the U.K. after all
By Kevin May | April 9, 2020
Airbnb has temporarily halted bookings on the platform in the U.K., except for key workers and... Read More
Airbnb hopes hosts will turn away guests who shouldn't be traveling during coronavirus outbreak
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Airbnb hopes hosts will turn away guests who shouldn't be traveling during coronavirus outbreak
By Kevin May | April 8, 2020
The company has so far shied away from turning off the ability to book completely, despite many... Read More
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To fly or not to fly? Why sustainability matters in a post-COVID world
By Mitra Sorrells | April 8, 2020
The coronavirus is causing some to consider how travel, specifically business travel, will be changed... Read More
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