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Hotel professionals eye a 2023 recovery timeline, but too late for some

By Linda Fox | May 4, 2021

The pandemic has hit the hotel segment hard, with 15% preparing to hand the keys for their properties back to lenders. Read More

Interview / Online

In The Big Chair - Roberto Martinoli of Silversea Cruises

By Mitra Sorrells | May 4, 2021

Founded in 1994 and now part of the Royal Caribbean Group, Silversea Cruises is an ultra-luxury cruise line with itineraries covering all seven continents and more than 900 destinations. Read More

Opinion / Online

Marketing tactics to think about as travel attempts to recover

By Gilad Barash - Dstillery | April 30, 2021

It's likely that the travel audiences from a year ago no longer apply so travel marketers need to find the signals consumers are putting out. Read More

News / Startups

TravelPerk bags $160M round as investors back business travel recovery

By Linda Fox | April 29, 2021

TravelPerk says product innovation and further acquisitions are part of the roadmap. Read More

News / Online

Trivago expands to sell activities, courtesy of Musement deal

By Kevin May | April 28, 2021

TUI-owned Musement will power the channel for Trivago, giving it 55,000 excursions, activities and tickets to attractions in 140 countries around the world. Read More

News / Technology

Camping World acquires Nomad Reservations, boosts data access

By Linda Fox | April 28, 2021

The recreational vehicle retailer says the acquisition boosts its data capabilities by providing it with unique data points on the customer’s forthcoming trips. Read More

Opinion / Distribution

Under the sheets – optimize your hotel to maximize revenue

By Richard Valtr - Mews | April 27, 2021

Hotels are ignoring much of their available space by basing business on revenue per available room alone. Read More

News / Startups

TripAbrood adds £645,000 in seed funding for AI-powered assistant

By Linda Fox | April 26, 2021

Family travel assistant TripAbrood plans to use its latest funding to launch its product to the U.K. market. Read More

News / Distribution

Ryanair steps up direct strategy with Price Checker tool

By Linda Fox | April 26, 2021

The airline is also putting a "Verified Seal" on its website and mobile app to show users they are booking direct. Read More

News / Distribution

How the pandemic is reshaping hotel distribution strategies and onboarding

By Mitra Sorrells | April 22, 2021

Updated tech tools and new strategies are surfacing as distribution partners prepare for travel to resume. Read More

News / Online

BlaBlaCar raises $115M to expand carpool and bus services

By Jill Menze | April 21, 2021

BlaBlaCar says it has witnessed double-digit growth in its markets outside of Europe and is expecting a strong travel rebound in Europe this summer. Read More

News / Startups

Singapore-based GlobalTix raises S$3M to develop new digital solutions for attractions industry

By Mitra Sorrells | April 21, 2021

Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, GlobalTix says the company has expanded from being a channel manager to also providing technology solutions across Asia Pacific for its attractions, tours and... Read More

News / Online

Expedia unveils rebrand in major push to capture travel demand

By Jill Menze | April 19, 2021

Expedia is debuting a new look and product offerings on its quest to become consumers’ "ultimate travel companion." Read More

News / Online

HalalBooking secures $5M to expand business, plots IPO exit

By Kevin May | April 19, 2021

The $5 million funding round is being positioned as a pre-Series B investment, with a further $15 million to follow during the second quarter of 2021. Read More

Opinion / Technology

Personalization will power the next era of hospitality

By Rod Jimenez - SHR | April 16, 2021

After a year of dreaming about travel, guests will return to hotels with high expectations and hoteliers can't miss the opportunity to provide exceptional guest experiences. Read More

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