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McKinsey: Consumers to travel less in short- and long-term, vaccine vital to flying again
News / Online
McKinsey: Consumers to travel less in short- and long-term, vaccine vital to flying again
By Mitra Sorrells | May 26, 2020
McKinsey's latest weekly survey of U.S. consumers finds travel behind other categories as far as intent to spend now and in the future. Read More
Sounding Off: Be careful where you place your marketing bets
Interview / Online
Sounding Off: Be careful where you place your marketing bets
By PhocusWire | May 22, 2020
It's too easy to knock one particular type of intermediary, without considering what might be lurking in the background. Read More
Possible futures for a post-pandemic travel industry, part 2
Opinion / Online
Possible futures for a post-pandemic travel industry, part 2
By Mario Gavira | May 21, 2020
In this scenario the emotional and social impact the coronavirus crisis has on humanity is too deep for people to get back to the old normal, especially in terms of their travel behavior. Read More
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Opinion / Distribution
Tour operators: It's time to stop fighting online travel agencies
By Daniel Pino - TourOpp | May 21, 2020
TourOpp CEO Daniel Pino outlines things tour and activity suppliers should be demanding of OTAs. Read More
Possible futures for a post-pandemic travel industry, part 1
Opinion / Online
Possible futures for a post-pandemic travel industry, part 1
By Mario Gavira | May 19, 2020
Nobody has a playbook, but there are four possible scenarios for how the travel industry will emerge once this pivotal crisis is over. Read More
Travel startups look to find new stars among the industry-wide layoffs
News / Startups
Travel startups look to find new stars among the industry-wide layoffs
By Linda Fox | May 18, 2020
The headlines are full of layoffs, furloughs and hiring freezes across the travel and hospitality industry, as companies take steps to survive the coronavirus crisis. Read More
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News / Startups
Travel startups on pent-up demand and opportunities in the "new normal"
By Linda Fox | May 15, 2020
Travel startups provide views on the shape of the recovery from the coronavirus outbreak and what's to come. Read More
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Opinion / Technology
Virtual travel's time has finally come
By Tedd Evers - TripTuner | May 14, 2020
Virtual tours are no longer a nice to have - traffic and interest are on the rise now as a way of providing location interactivity. Read More
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News / Online
Destination X - Smart strategies to do right now (instead of making promo videos)
By PhocusWire | May 12, 2020
There are some extremely important things destinations should be doing during this period of, for many, zero tourists coming in. Read More
Destination X - Using the new normal to limit visitors and manage overtourism
News / Technology
Destination X - Using the new normal to limit visitors and manage overtourism
By PhocusWire | May 5, 2020
Aside from reduced pollution and car accidents, the crisis brought on by COVID-19 may offer an opportunity to make some much needed (and politically difficult) changes to tourism policies. Read More
With travel existing virtually, startup CEOs share tips on staying upbeat and creative
News / Startups
With travel existing virtually, startup CEOs share tips on staying upbeat and creative
By Linda Fox | May 1, 2020
Founders and execs discuss over-communicating and staying upbeat during the coronavirus crisis. Read More
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News / Distribution
Behind GetYourGuide's strategy of zero bookings and zero layoffs
By Mitra Sorrells | April 29, 2020
The Berlin-based tours and activities brand has implemented voluntary reductions in hours and pay for more than half of its employees to cut expenses at a time when it expects no new revenue. Read More
Specialist tours operators reveal impact of coronavirus on revenue and operations
News / Distribution
Specialist tours operators reveal impact of coronavirus on revenue and operations
By Linda Fox | April 27, 2020
A WeTravel survey gauges business sentiment from multi- and single-day tour operators. Read More
The coronavirus-triggered changes coming to travel payments
Opinion / Online
The coronavirus-triggered changes coming to travel payments
By Bob Kaufman - ConnexPay  | April 27, 2020
There are numerous issues in travel payments that must be addressed to not only to restore consumers’ confidence and trust, but also to reduce risk and improve efficiencies for travel agencies, tour... Read More
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Opinion / Online
How does a decimated activities sector find a route to recovery, part 2
By Peter Syme - 1000 Mile Journeys | April 27, 2020
What should existing operators focus on in now and in the longer term? And where are there opportunities for new startups to address emerging needs? Read More
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