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How travel brands are using Apple's App Clip to drive engagement, touchless experiences
By Jill Menze
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March 16, 2021
Brands including KKday, Caesars Entertainment and Expedia Group have developed App Clip solutions to provide a frictionless experience for travelers while increasing customer engagement.
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What Vacasa acquiring TurnKey means for the market and rental's recovery
By Jill Menze
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March 15, 2021
Property management and vacation rental specialists weigh in on Vacasa's recent acquisition of TurnKey Vacation Rentals and the future of consolidation in the space.
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Sounding Off: Brave or foolhardy - a tip of the hat for trying
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March 12, 2021
There will be some who consider it a brand extension too far; others will admire Kayak for simply having a go at something new.
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Vacasa acquires TurnKey Vacation Rentals as pandemic spikes demand in the sector
By Jill Menze
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March 11, 2021
Major consolidation is underway in the vacation rental management sector with Vacasa announcing plans to acquire TurnKey Vacation Rentals.
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TravelTech Show scheduled for September global marathon
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March 4, 2021
The organizers believe that by this time the industry will be well on the road to recovery and the community will be ready to come together to share ideas and explore new ways of working towards...
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How Big Data can drive hotel value and loyalty
By Laurent Idrac - Hapi
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March 1, 2021
Hotels may know about their guests pre‐stay and post‐stay, but they’re often missing out on the most important part of the journey: personalizing the experience while on property.
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Booking Holdings focuses on payment platform, connected trip and U.S. growth as 2020 revenue drops 55%
By Mitra Sorrells
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February 24, 2021
Booking Holdings CEO Glenn Fogel says the company is focusing on products and strategies that can help the company grow as travel resumes.
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IHG looks to mid-market brands and digital developments to help recovery
By Linda Fox
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February 23, 2021
IHG is continuing with the phased rollout of its Guest Reservation System, developed in partnership with Amadeus.
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RocketRez raises $6.6M for tours and attractions tech platform
By Kevin May
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February 19, 2021
The Series A investment of $6.6 million is made up of $5 million from Blueprint and the rest in revenue-based financing from TIMIA.
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Sabre revenues fall by 66% during COVID-hit 2020
By Kevin May
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February 16, 2021
The company says its metrics were negatively impacted by the onslaught of the coronavirus pandemic but a number of cost-cutting measures put in place during the year partially offset the impact.
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Is hospitality ready to service the digitally savvy travel consumer?
By Max Starkov - hospitality consultant and strategist
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February 16, 2021
There is a clear deficit of proper hospitality industry education in digital technology and the latest technology innovations, trends and best practices.
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Record levels for rental bookings but current revenues way down
By Kevin May
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February 16, 2021
Bookings are largely following the trend of avoiding properties in large cities, AirDNA says, as travelers opt for coastal and mountain destinations for their trips.
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Felyx secures €24M investment round, Europe expansion beckons for scooter service
By Kevin May
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February 15, 2021
The latest injection of capital brings the total raised by the four-year-old company to just over €28 million.
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Tripadvisor's Bokun creates activities service with JTB online giant in Japan
By Kevin May
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February 5, 2021
JTB Bokun is the first partnership by the Bokun tours and activities tech platform with a domestic OTA.
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WEBINAR REPLAY! How travel can leverage payment technology for a smart COVID-19 recovery
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February 2, 2021
As airlines and travel agencies plan their comeback, it is essential they have access to the most recent and relevant research enabling them to make smart decisions on how to mitigate the economic...
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