Opinion

Hotel digital transformation in the aftermath of coronavirus
Opinion / Technology
Hotel digital transformation in the aftermath of coronavirus
By Jordan Hollander - Hotel Tech Report | April 16, 2020
Coronavirus may have accelerated some trends around digital transformation in the hospitality industry.... Read More
As business travel bottoms out, near-term optimism remains high
Opinion / Online
As business travel bottoms out, near-term optimism remains high
By Maggie Rauch | April 15, 2020
GBTA's recent survey of its members provides an indication that business travel has bottomed out, but expectations of when and how it returns may be optimistic.  ... Read More
This too shall pass - but travel will need to adjust
Opinion / Online
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 are about to witness massive shifts in travel patterns and consumer behavior.... Read More
Sounding Off: Google won't change - it'll need its biggest customers post-coronavirus
Interview / Online
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 helping out those that do not have the ability to quickly flood its coffers with marketing dollars after coronavirus.... 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 work together.... Read More
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Opinion / Online
The 7 stages to the "new normal" in travel
By Timothy O'Neil-Dunne - 777 Partners | April 8, 2020
Timothy O'Neil-Dunne, principal at 777 Partners, shares his take on how and when the travel world begins to return to a normal, steady state.... Read More
Destination X - Five coronavirus recovery strategies for the tourism industry
News / Technology
Destination X - Five coronavirus recovery strategies for the tourism industry
By PhocusWire | April 7, 2020
The industry has the chance to reset and rethink as it looks to a future beyond COVID-19 - Destination X is a way to understand that opportunity.... Read More
Plan now to maximize the value of corporate travel in the future
Opinion / Distribution
Plan now to maximize the value of corporate travel in the future
By Tristan Smith - Egencia | April 7, 2020
Businesses should put plans in place now to maximize the value of future trips post-COVID-19.... Read More
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Opinion / Online
The critical role of innovation in travel during the COVID-19 crisis
By Rom Hendler and Flavia Hendler - InnoVel | April 7, 2020
InnoVel CEO Rom Hendler says the coronavirus crises makes it more important than ever to embrace innovation in travel.... Read More
How will travel loyalty programs respond to coronavirus?
Opinion / Online
How will travel loyalty programs respond to coronavirus?
By Ashwin Kamlani - Kognitiv Corporation | April 3, 2020
There's a tremendous opportunity right now for loyalty programs to step up and show why being a member makes a difference.... Read More
You will travel after COVID-19 - but it won’t be the same
Opinion / Online
You will travel after COVID-19 - but it won’t be the same
By Avi Meir - TravelPerk | April 2, 2020
From crossing borders to selecting insurance to considering air quality, travel will look very different once "normality" resumes.... Read More
Loyalty in travel during a time of fear starts with the refund
Opinion / Online
Loyalty in travel during a time of fear starts with the refund
By Matt Walker - LikeWhere | April 1, 2020
The refund process for travel brands, at a moment when the operational parts of a business are in overdrive, is going to expose the culture of many brands, in the coming days.... Read More
Travel venture funding is not over - startups just need to be smarter and prepared
Opinion / Startups
Travel venture funding is not over - startups just need to be smarter and prepared
By Partners at Ennea Capital | March 30, 2020
An overview of the current investor sentiment and impact on startup funding in the short and medium term, as well as likely outcomes for the industry.... Read More
Sounding Off: Travel bailouts are not simple tasks to manage
Interview / Technology
Sounding Off: Travel bailouts are not simple tasks to manage
By PhocusWire | March 27, 2020
 It seems more likely that any form of state aid will go only to propping up the travel-facing operations that inspire people to travel or are functional elements of a trip. Not the ecosystem behind it.... Read More
Tours are at an absolute low - here’s how they can recover after COVID-19
Opinion / Online
Tours are at an absolute low - here’s how they can recover after COVID-19
By Alex Govoreanu - Questo | March 26, 2020
It's starting to look like a perfectly terrifying mix between the Spanish Flu and the Great Depression, with the tours and activities sector likely to never be the same again.... Read More