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News / Online
VIDEO: Investors optimistic about growth opportunities across travel
By Mitra Sorrells | December 8, 2020
During a panel discussion at The Phocuswright Conference, investors mentioned accommodations, tours and activities, contactless solutions and sustainability as areas of interest. Read More
STARTUP STAGE: JetCamp wants a slice of the European camping market
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: JetCamp wants a slice of the European camping market
By Linda Fox | December 7, 2020
JetCamp has just received early-stage funding from Falkensteiner Ventures to help it accelerate growth in Europe. Read More
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News / Distribution
Millennials most likely to rent an RV in 2021
By Mitra Sorrells | December 7, 2020
However, a survey conducted by STR on behalf of RVshare found there is still hesitation to book any travel far in advance. Read More
State of travel startups: 2020 has left its mark but there is positive news
News / Startups
State of travel startups: 2020 has left its mark but there is positive news
By Kevin May | December 4, 2020
The travel startup landscape has also not escaped the grim effects of layoffs and the huge drops in demand from travelers and demands for new technology and services from partners. Read More
Key questions facing Airbnb ahead of its IPO
Opinion / Online
Key questions facing Airbnb ahead of its IPO
By Pierre Becerril - Transparent | December 3, 2020
By redefining traveler expectations and establishing a new type of lodging, Airbnb built the second-most valuable travel company in the world in just a decade. Now, as public market investors consider... Read More
How tech can evolve the outdated $50B temporary housing sector
Opinion / Distribution
How tech can evolve the outdated $50B temporary housing sector
By Vivi Cahyadi - AltoVita | December 1, 2020
Although technology has transformed the operation and distribution of hotel and vacation rental sectors, there's one area left to be connected: the $50 billion temporary housing market. Read More
Trust, confidence and responsiveness - a checklist for travel brands
From Our Partners / Online
Trust, confidence and responsiveness - a checklist for travel brands
By Salesforce | November 30, 2020
Airlines, cruise companies and hotels scrambled to transform their business strategies and address customer concerns ‐ all while keeping their employees and guests safe from the virus. Read More
Innovation, recovery, renewal: What the travel industry can expect in 2021
Opinion / Online
Innovation, recovery, renewal: What the travel industry can expect in 2021
By SAP Concur | November 26, 2020
In 2021, the global travel community will continue to see significant changes in nearly every sector. Read More
Airbnb's IPO filing - what the travel industry can learn from a unique marketing playbook
Opinion / Online
Airbnb's IPO filing - what the travel industry can learn from a unique marketing playbook
By Mario Gavira | November 23, 2020
Here are some key learnings that marketers might want to keep in the back of their minds when travel comes back and the marketing battle heats up again. Read More
Booking Holdings boss talks pressure on hotels and the private accommodation trend
News / Distribution
Booking Holdings boss talks pressure on hotels and the private accommodation trend
By Linda Fox | November 20, 2020
Glenn Fogel discusses how changes in the lodging market could be beneficial to large distributors - meaning hotels could face an uphill battle ahead. Read More
Short-term rental bookings are up following news of vaccine
News / Online
Short-term rental bookings are up following news of vaccine
By Jill Menze | November 20, 2020
According to Guesty, in the week following news of an effective COVID-19 vaccine, short-term rental bookings for Q1 2021 were up 6%. Read More
VIDEO: CheKin - Summit pitch at Phocuswright Conference 2020
Interview / Technology
VIDEO: CheKin - Summit pitch at Phocuswright Conference 2020
By PhocusWire | November 20, 2020
CheKin's allows companies to earn money and save time when guests complete the registration process by themselves in an automatic, digital and contactless way. Read More
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News / Distribution
Booking.com now requires rental properties to meet minimal cleanliness score
By Mitra Sorrells | November 19, 2020
Properties that do not have an average score of at least six out of 10 by May will be removed from the Booking.com platform. Read More
"Perfect timing" - Travel industry reacts to Airbnb's IPO filing
News / Online
"Perfect timing" - Travel industry reacts to Airbnb's IPO filing
By Jill Menze | November 18, 2020
With Airbnb filing for its long-awaited initial public offering, experts weigh in on what it means for the travel industry. Read More
Airbnb's IPO registration shows it's ready to join the big leagues
News / Online
Airbnb's IPO registration shows it's ready to join the big leagues
By Kevin May | November 17, 2020
On the eve of its debut on the public markets, documents filed this week indicate that it is ready move in comfortably alongside the likes of Expedia Group and Booking Holdings. Read More
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