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VIDEO: COVID-19’s impact on airline distribution
News / Distribution
VIDEO: COVID-19’s impact on airline distribution
By Jill Menze | December 9, 2020
At The Phocuswright Conference, a panel of executives discussed how the pandemic has affected NDC adoption, the need for industry collaboration and more. Read More
The evolving traveler journey: 3 trends hoteliers must address today
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The evolving traveler journey: 3 trends hoteliers must address today
By Paul Barron - Amadeus Hospitality | December 7, 2020
The shock of COVID-19 pushed what was once considered preferential traveler expectations into industry standards faster than anyone could have imagined. Read More
Nezasa lands $6M to expand connected trip technology
News / Technology
Nezasa lands $6M to expand connected trip technology
By Kevin May | December 3, 2020
The latest injection brings the total raised by the Switzerland-based company to $13 million. 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
Revenue managers who play a pivotal role in demand generation will transform their careers
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Revenue managers who play a pivotal role in demand generation will transform their careers
By PhocusWire | December 2, 2020
As properties and chains attempt to recover from the devastating impact of having far fewer numbers of guests, many are considering new strategies and models across their businesses. Read More
VIDEO: Sabre CEO Sean Menke on planning beyond the pandemic
News / Distribution
VIDEO: Sabre CEO Sean Menke on planning beyond the pandemic
By Kevin May | December 1, 2020
Companies are figuring out how to position themselves for customers, consumers and partners as travel looks to restart in some capacity and back to the levels enjoyed in 2019. But Sabre's CEO is looking... 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
Oracle buys hotel product upsell specialist Nor1
News / Technology
Oracle buys hotel product upsell specialist Nor1
By Kevin May | November 19, 2020
The company gives hotels the ability to analyze guest behavior patterns and upsell offers in a property at various points in their purchase journey and once they have booked in Read More
VIDEO: Cloudbeds - Launch pitch winner at Phocuswright Conference 2020
Interview / Technology
VIDEO: Cloudbeds - Launch pitch winner at Phocuswright Conference 2020
By PhocusWire | November 17, 2020
Cloudbeds is building the next-generation hospitality tech platform delivering feature flexibility without feature bloat.  Read More
TravelTech Show goes global and replaces Travel Technology Europe
News / Technology
TravelTech Show goes global and replaces Travel Technology Europe
By Linda Fox | November 13, 2020
The hybrid TravelTech Show, taking place June 22-23 next year, is an in-person event in the U.K. alongside virtual events in Asia and the U.S. Read More
Amadeus credits domestic travel restart for small financial improvement
News / Distribution
Amadeus credits domestic travel restart for small financial improvement
By Kevin May | November 6, 2020
The Spain-based company posted a 60% slump in revenue for the first nine months of 2020 to €1.7 billion. Read More
Study: 66% of travel brands not prepared to meet SCA deadline
News / Technology
Study: 66% of travel brands not prepared to meet SCA deadline
By Jill Menze | November 3, 2020
According to a report from Amadeus, COVID-19 has delayed Strong Customer Authentication (SCA) implementation by an average of six months. Read More
Marriott has security breach fine reduced to £18M
News / Technology
Marriott has security breach fine reduced to £18M
By Linda Fox | November 2, 2020
    A regulator originally intended to fine the hotel company £99 million but took into account steps taken since, representations from the company and the impact of COVID-19. Read More
Viator ends speculation of Tripadvisor sale, talks quality strategy, Google
News / Online
Viator ends speculation of Tripadvisor sale, talks quality strategy, Google
By Jill Menze | October 29, 2020
Speaking at Arival 360, Viator president Ben Drew explained how Viator's strategy differs from Tripadvisor's, the importance of supplier quality and its relationship with Google. Read More
Exoticca secures €5M to expand package travel platform
News / Online
Exoticca secures €5M to expand package travel platform
By Kevin May | October 28, 2020
Exoticca's investment is being led by Milano Investment Partners, with participation from K Fund, Bonsai Partners, Pase Capital, Kibo Ventures and Sabadell Venture Capital.  Read More
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