Sustainability

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Opinion / Technology
How AI can help the talent crisis in attractions and resorts
By Don White - Satisfi Labs | June 28, 2022
Adopting the right level of AI technology can free staff to focus on the most crucial - and lucrative - customer interactions. Read More
In The Big Chair - Marcus Rader of Hostaway
Interview / Technology
In The Big Chair - Marcus Rader of Hostaway
By Linda Fox | June 21, 2022
Marcus Rader has been steering Hostaway, a specialist in vacation rental property and channel management, since 2016. Read More
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News / Online
Omio raises $80M to fuel global expansion
By Mitra Sorrells | June 21, 2022
Omio says a surge in travel demand has boosted its booking to more than 140% above 2019 levels.   Read More
Amex GBT, Shell team up for blockchain-based SAF program
News / Technology
Amex GBT, Shell team up for blockchain-based SAF program
By Rob Gill - BTN | June 20, 2022
Amex GBT, Shell and Accenture have launched Avelia, a "book-and-claim" platform for sourcing sustainable aviation fuel. Read More
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News / Online
WTTC offers destinations guidelines to boost resilience against future shocks
By Mitra Sorrells | June 16, 2022
The World Travel and Tourism Council's latest report explains the link between short-term resilience and long-term sustainability.  Read More
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News / Online
VIDEO: Digital, data and distribution driving growth in rail
By PhocusWire | June 15, 2022
Trainline chief technology officer Milena Nikolic discusses how the rail sector can innovate to meet consumer needs. Read More
VIDEO: E-bikes and scooters take off
News / Technology
VIDEO: E-bikes and scooters take off
By PhocusWire | June 10, 2022
PhocusWire discusses the growth and challenges of micromobility with Duncan Robertson, general manager of the U.K. and Ireland for Dott. Read More
Be optimistic - never complacent - about climate change
Opinion / Technology
Be optimistic - never complacent - about climate change
By Nora Lovell Marchant - Amex GBT | June 10, 2022
Technologies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions exist today. Travel needs to invest. Read More
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News / Online
VIDEO: Overcoming the complexities of multimodal travel
By PhocusWire | June 8, 2022
Speaking during PhocusWire Pulse, Omio’s Naren Shaam explains the opportunities and challenges in digitizing ground transportation. Read More
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News / Startups
Global rail distributor Save A Train gains strategic investment
By Mitra Sorrells | June 8, 2022
Save A Train provides rail content to B2B partners and says it currently has contracts with seven of the top 10 travel companies in the world. Read More
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News / Online
VIDEO: Peer-to-peer car sharing accelerates growth
By PhocusWire | June 6, 2022
Turo's chief data officer discusses consumer interest in peer-to-peer car sharing, both as hosts and customers, and future opportunities for distribution and partnerships. Read More
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News / Online
Phocuswright Europe 2022: Sustainability in the spotlight
By PhocusWire | June 6, 2022
Leaders from the Travalyst Coalition, Booking.com, Google and Byway Travel come together to discuss the travel industry's path to sustainability during Phocuswright Europe. Read More
AI, CRM and online booking tipped to boost travel recovery
News / Technology
AI, CRM and online booking tipped to boost travel recovery
By Linda Fox | May 27, 2022
Travel technology buyers and suppliers list the top five technologies they believe will boost the industry's recovery.  Read More
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Opinion / Distribution
The far and wide implications of Uber’s new charter service
By Christian Watts - Magpie Travel | May 26, 2022
With the right plan, Uber Charter could dominate the bus charter industry – and that’s a good thing. Read More
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Interview / Online
In The Big Chair - Bruce Poon Tip of G Adventures
By Jill Menze | May 25, 2022
Bruce Poon Tip founded small group adventure travel company G Adventures in 1990 and leads as CEO still today. Read More
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