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Hotel booking platform Splitty acquires assets of Cancelon

By Mitra Sorrells | August 11, 2020

Splitty says the deal will create a "distinctive OTA" with low expenses and high value for consumers. Read More

News / Online

How the luggage experience is changing as a result of COVID-19

By Jill Menze | August 7, 2020

To ensure safety and reduce touch points while traveling, consumers are rethinking how they transport their bags. Read More

Opinion / Online

Virtual connections: Building relationships with travelers to generate future demand

By Chris Blaine - Sojern | August 6, 2020

In a COVID-19 world, social media is not only an inexpensive way to reach large numbers of people, but a powerful opportunity to engage with potential customers and influence them to choose your... Read More

Interview / Online

Phocuswright Europe 2020 preview: Out of Office with… Oliver Dlouhy

By PhocusWire | August 6, 2020

In a series of interviews with executives participating in the online event in September, PhocusWire finds out what they have learned from the COVID-19 crisis. Read More

News / Distribution

Accor sees super-short booking window emerge, €200M cost-savings put into place

By Linda Fox | August 5, 2020

Outlining plans for a further €200 million in recurring savings, Accor's CEO described the current situation as “global, sudden, violent and unprecedented.” Read More

News / Technology

Flight Centre buys business travel management platform WhereTo

By Mitra Sorrells | August 5, 2020

WhereTo uses artificial intelligence to recommend trip options that are within the company’s travel policy, meet the traveler's preferences and minimize costs. Read More

News / Technology

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

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