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Diving trips platform Zublu adds $1M in seed funding

By Linda Fox | April 29, 2020

The round was led by Wavemaker Partners, with Mana Impact, She1k and angel investors also participating. Read More

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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

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Airlines could look to subscription services as a core part of revenue going forward

By Linda Fox | April 28, 2020

PROS looks at whether airline annual subscription services could be a strong revenue stream for carriers in the wake of coronavirus. Read More

Opinion / Technology

Coronavirus is reshaping the airport experience of the future, part 1

By Omar Abou Faraj - Dubz | April 28, 2020

Airport technology and new customer interfaces can play a huge role in making the industry more resilient during a pandemic crisis, not to mention bringing in massive and sustainable operational and... Read More

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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

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How a trip-planning startup pivoted its model to jump on road-trip trend

By Mitra Sorrells | April 27, 2020

The company had been working on partnerships with automotive and airlines companies, but is now developing solutions for tourism agencies. Read More

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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Scenarios for what the travel industry might be dealing with after COVID-19

By Linda Fox | April 24, 2020

For travel companies looking at how and when they might emerge from the COVID-19 crisis, outcome planning is a big part of the equation. Read More

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Accor ramps up cost-saving measures as coronavirus outbreak hits

By Linda Fox | April 23, 2020

The France-based hotel giant announced a 17% decrease year-over-year to €768 million in consolidated revenue for the first quarter of 2020. Read More

Opinion / Online

How does a decimated activities sector find a route to recovery, part 1

By Peter Syme - 1000 Mile Journeys | April 23, 2020

The coronavirus crisis is affecting all aspects of the tours and activities sector - but some more than others. Read More

Opinion / Online

Beyond the pause: How to prepare for corporate travel post-COVID-19

By Caroline Strachan - Festive Road | April 23, 2020

When faced with the highly complex impacts that the COVID-19 situation brings, travel managers should think of their approach in terms of a "respond-prepare-return" framework. Read More

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Over a third of consumers have lost money as a result of canceling travel plans

By Linda Fox | April 22, 2020

A survey from Bankrate gauges level of cancelations in travel and where consumers are turning for refunds. Read More

News / Startups

Business travel startup Itilite raises $13M to accelerate international expansion

By Mitra Sorrells | April 21, 2020

Greenoaks Capital and Vy Capital led the Series B round, with participation from Matrix Partners India and other existing investors. Read More

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Adventure travel suppliers expect business to be down 40% in 2020

By Linda Fox | April 20, 2020

The coronavirus has hit the adventure travel industry just as hard as other segments with suppliers saying they have seen a 63% drop in demand in Q2 of 2020. Read More

News / Startups

How a travel startup is balancing a fine line between surviving and carrying on

By Linda Fox | April 20, 2020

The U.K. government has pledged £250 million to help startups impacted by coronavirus. But it takes more than cash to ensure a brand can emerge from the other side of the crisis intact. Read More

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