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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

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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

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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

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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

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TUI targeting 30% reduction in costs and staff post-coronavirus, aims to accelerate digitalization

By Linda Fox | May 13, 2020

TUI has slashed costs by 70% but is in talks with destinations such as Greece and Portugal for resumption of summer 2020 trips. Read More

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How digital nomads are staying the course amid the coronavirus pandemic

By Jill Menze | May 12, 2020

Networks that cater to digital nomads are providing ways for travelers to connect both in-person and online. Read More

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Marriott sees net income fall to $31M for Q1 2020, notes trend towards hotel reopenings

By Linda Fox | May 11, 2020

Marriott International boss Arne Sorenson notes encouraging signs of recovery in China and U.S. drive markets. Read More

News / Startups

Travel startup accelerator seeks ideas to help promote Russian tourism

By Linda Fox | May 11, 2020

Entrepreneur and cybersecurity expert Eugene Kaspersky is behind the initiative. He says that while it might feel like a strange time to focus on travel, it’s important to support startups. Read More

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How to digitally prepare a hotel website for reopening

By Kurt Weinsheimer - Sojern | May 11, 2020

To be ready for recovery, boutique hotels can lay the groundwork to ensure their digital ecosystem is in order before opening day - and a healthy digital ecosystem starts with the hotel website. Read More

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Accessible travel startup Handiscover secures €1.6M in grant funding

By Mitra Sorrells | May 11, 2020

Handiscover will use the funding to develop its online travel agency, which currently lists 35,000 accessible accommodations in more than 100 countries. Read More