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What will dominate 2021 hospitality tech trends? Digitization and data
Opinion / Technology
What will dominate 2021 hospitality tech trends? Digitization and data
By Andrew Metcalfe - Guestline | January 6, 2021
The increased adoption of both data analysis and digitization will be driven by not only the need to manage operations correctly, but also the need to manage operations more efficiently. Read More
VIDEO: How the pandemic might impact travel loyalty programs
News / Distribution
VIDEO: How the pandemic might impact travel loyalty programs
By Linda Fox | January 5, 2021
Travel loyalty programs will have to add flexible elements to their schemes to keep members with them. Read More
Airbnb occupancy rates not expected to recover until September 2021
News / Online
Airbnb occupancy rates not expected to recover until September 2021
By Jill Menze | January 5, 2021
Even with the COVID-19 vaccine, Airbnb occupancy rates aren't expected to recover until later this year; however, national daily rates are expected to grow throughout 2021. Read More
VIDEO: How the cruise industry can get back to sailing
News / Distribution
VIDEO: How the cruise industry can get back to sailing
By Linda Fox | January 4, 2021
The Healthy Sail Panel brings together many voices from across the cruise industry to ensure a safe return to sailing. Read More
STARTUP STAGE: Touriosity wants to help tour operators increase direct bookings
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Touriosity wants to help tour operators increase direct bookings
By Jill Menze | January 4, 2021
The nonprofit OTA Touriosity aims to help tour and activity providers increase direct bookings while complementing their own direct marketing efforts. Read More
What vacation rentals can learn from hotels about growth
Opinion / Distribution
What vacation rentals can learn from hotels about growth
By Connor VanDaveer - Koddi | January 4, 2021
While the vacation rental and alternative accommodation markets have flourished recently, property owners and technology intermediaries can learn from their counterparts in the hotel space to keep this... Read More
How tourism organizations can stay a step ahead of competing destinations
Opinion / Technology
How tourism organizations can stay a step ahead of competing destinations
By Freddy Friedman - travel audience | December 31, 2020
Tourism organizations can use data and AI to understand visitors and adjust campaigns as restrictions lift. Read More
Four trends that will shape business travel in 2021
Opinion / Online
Four trends that will shape business travel in 2021
By Alex Kaluzny - Egencia | December 30, 2020
For C-suites and travel managers, acknowledging and adapting to these trends will be an essential part of building traveler confidence and reintroducing in-person meetings. Read More
STARTUP STAGE: SmartNomad wants to make trip planning a one-click experience
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: SmartNomad wants to make trip planning a one-click experience
By Linda Fox | December 29, 2020
The New York-based company initially wants to offer the service to online travel agencies and travel management companies. Read More
Tourism organizations need to rethink their success metrics in 2021
News / Distribution
Tourism organizations need to rethink their success metrics in 2021
By Celine Chaussegros - Sojern | December 28, 2020
Tourism boards with limited resources can no longer rely on outdated metrics to deliver results. Read More
Navisteps raises $1M to develop its corporate travel technology
News / Startups
Navisteps raises $1M to develop its corporate travel technology
By Linda Fox | December 23, 2020
Singapore-based Navisteps will use its $1M in funding for market expansion in Asia. Read More
Tech challenges (and coronavirus) were the focus for rental managers in 2020
News / Technology
Tech challenges (and coronavirus) were the focus for rental managers in 2020
By Linda Fox | December 22, 2020
Short-term rental managers wouldn't wave away the pandemic with a magic wand, according to a Hostfully report. Read More
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News / Technology
Sabre, HelloGbye partner to give TMCs AI automation services
By Mitra Sorrells | December 22, 2020
The integration of HelloGbye’s AI technology will enable Sabre’s TMC clients to automate responses to inbound booking requests.  Read More
Digital payments could go backwards with hidden charges pushing travelers to use cash
News / Technology
Digital payments could go backwards with hidden charges pushing travelers to use cash
By Linda Fox | December 21, 2020
Digital payments have accelerated during the pandemic with travelers switching to contactless cards and mobile options. Read More
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News / Distribution
Lufthansa Group, Sabre sign new distribution agreement
By Mitra Sorrells | December 18, 2020
The companies say the go-live plan for NDC will be shared in the first half of 2021. Read More
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