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Touchless tech: Airports and airlines take steady steps to restore confidence in flying

By Linda Fox | August 4, 2020

Continuing our series on the new normal in the travel experience, PhocusWire looks at touchless tech initiatives in aviation. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: GettinLocal offers mobile marketing for businesses targeting tourists

By Mitra Sorrells | August 3, 2020

GettinLocal is an app to help consumers discover places to stay and eat and things to do in a specific location. Read More

News / Distribution

Amadeus reports a loss of €89M, kicks off additional €250M cost-reduction plan

By Linda Fox | July 31, 2020

Announcing half-year and second-quarter 2020 results, the company says the plan is designed to “strengthen its capabilities” going forward. Read More

News / Online

Abysmal April pulls Expedia Group down to record lows in second quarter

By Mitra Sorrells | July 30, 2020

Expedia Group saw an uptick in business in May and June and now a leveling off in July. Read More

News / Online

Skyscanner offers destinations free advertising to attract travelers

By Mitra Sorrells | July 30, 2020

The new "Destination Connect" offering is already being used by 20 tourist organizations around the world. Read More

News / Distribution

Corporate travelers expect companies to implement health and safety measures as travel resumes

By Linda Fox | July 29, 2020

A new study from SAP Concur reveals employees' top concerns once business travel resumes. Read More

News / Online

Southeast Asian OTA Traveloka raises $250M as it sees “encouraging recovery” in key markets

By Mitra Sorrells | July 28, 2020

The company has implemented several measures to address COVID-19 and says it is seeing recovery in Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia. Read More

News / Technology

Mobile app plans to guide travelers around coronavirus restrictions, offer green trips

By Linda Fox | July 28, 2020

Cybersecurity specialist WISeKey International has unveiled an application to help travelers with COVID-19 restrictions as well as with environmentally friendly travel choices. Read More

News / Distribution

APAC travelers prefer international chain hotels post-pandemic, look to agents for help

By Linda Fox | July 27, 2020

The study from Sabre reveals travelers are gravitating towards branded chain properties because of hygiene assurances and new cleaning technology. Read More

Opinion / Distribution

Is NDC going to survive COVID-19? One airline group gives an unequivocal “Yes!”

By Philippe Der Arslanian - Answair | July 27, 2020

Resources have been slashed, investments cut, strategic programs paused and, more than ever, executive focus has zeroed in on any new project to scrutinize its rate‐of‐return. So where does that leave... Read More

News / Online

Wyndham Destinations ignites “revolution” of legacy timeshare business, launches Panorama brand

By Mitra Sorrells | July 27, 2020

The new brand will be focused on driving growth of its vacation membership and travel technology businesses. Read More

From Our Partners / Online

How can travel brands keep customers apprised of border regulations and leisure options?

By Jennifer Phillips April - Smartvel | July 27, 2020

An increase in travelers is good news for airlines that have been hard hit during the pandemic. As the world reopens, many people are eager for a getaway as a mental reset from months of confinement. Read More