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News / Online

Holiday weekend road trip activity up to “spring break levels” in some parts of U.S.

By Mitra Sorrells | May 27, 2020

Arrivalist found a sharp increase in long road trip activity at the start of the Memorial Day weekend in the United States. Read More

News / Distribution

Tours and activities brands plot recovery with at-home experiences, crowd-control measures

By Jill Menze | May 27, 2020

In response to the coronavirus crisis, Klook is launching virtual experiences as part of a multi-stage recovery plan, while competitor GetYourGuide is building crowd-control technology. Read More

News / Technology

Innovation, automation and collaboration - three ways to get aviation moving safely again

By Linda Fox | May 26, 2020

Airlines are desperate to build confidence among passengers and put them in the planes that are slowly returning to the skies. But it'll take more than that to get aviation moving again. Read More

Opinion / Technology

How to use communications to rebuild confidence, get passengers back on planes

By Nick Key - 15Below | May 25, 2020

Passengers must be willing and able to navigate new regulations and legislation, plus understand and accept new cabin configurations, onboard safety procedures and immigration controls. Read More

News / Online

TripActions aggregates sources of COVID-19 data to assist companies, travelers

By Mitra Sorrells | May 25, 2020

The company is launching a series of new products that surface COVID-19 data for companies and travelers. Read More

News / Online

Google adds filter to match healthcare workers with hotel rooms

By Linda Fox | May 21, 2020

Google is making it easier for key workers to find hotel accommodation via a COVID-19 responder rooms filter. Read More

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

News / Online

Expedia Group sees "great things ahead" and vows less reliance on Google

By Jill Menze | May 20, 2020

Despite the coronavirus' impact on business, Expedia Group believes it's well-positioned to bounce back and steer away from Google. Read More

News / Distribution

Lastminute Group to raise €95M to boost financial position

By Linda Fox | May 20, 2020

The company says the equity capital will enable it to “capture business opportunities… at significantly better conditions.” Read More

News / Online

People are staying longer in Airbnbs - for now

By Jill Menze | May 20, 2020

According to data from AllTheRooms Analytics, longer-term stays in Airbnbs are on the rise, but the trend may only last as long as the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More

News / Distribution

CarTrawler gets €100M investment to boost finances and drive growth

By Linda Fox | May 19, 2020

The company says it is well-placed for when travel recovers from the coronavirus outbreak with its “market position, international footprint and sophisticated data capabilities." Read More

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

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

News / Distribution

Lufthansa Group airlines to be removed from Sabre as pair fail to reach distribution agreement

By Linda Fox | May 14, 2020

Lufthansa and Sabre have been wrangling over distribution costs since 2015 - now the group's airlines are to be removed from the latter's global distribution system. Read More