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Confronted by crisis, travel startups weigh difficult - and personal - decisions

By Jill Menze | March 24, 2020

Not only are startups equipped with fewer resources, funds and time, but also, the close-knit nature of their workforces means that even one shift within the company is often felt by all. Read More

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China sees uptick in flight searches and bookings

By Mitra Sorrells | March 20, 2020

ADARA says flight search and booking data indicates signs of a rebound for travel to and within China. Read More

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"What just happened?" - Tours and activities come to grips with coronavirus

By Jill Menze | March 20, 2020

The date February 23, 2020, marked a significant turning point for some tours and activities brands. Read More

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Lastminute.com Group expects bookings to return in May, predicts offline competitors will fail

By Linda Fox | March 19, 2020

The business posted gains in revenue and EBITDA for full-year 2019 and claims a strong cash position to weather the COVID-19 storm. Read More

Opinion / Online

The coronavirus effect: How travel brands should adjust ad spend

By Koddi | March 18, 2020

Here are insights and recommendations as to how travel brands should be thinking about their spending patterns in light of the ever-evolving coronavirus situation. Read More

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Youth travel businesses anticipate an €87B impact from coronavirus

By Linda Fox | March 17, 2020

Economic, political uncertainty, employment and travel restrictions top the list of concerns for businesses during this challenging period for both the immediate and long term, WYSE says. Read More

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VIDEO: Sabre talks partnerships with Google and Accor

By Linda Fox | March 16, 2020

Sabre joins PhocusWire at Travel Technology Europe 2020 to discuss recent partnerships with Google and Accor. Read More

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Aviation body says coronavirus could bankrupt most airlines in three months

By Linda Fox | March 16, 2020

The membership organization is calling for urgent “coordinated” government and industry action in light of the impact of coronavirus on the travel industry. Read More

News / Startups

VIDEO: Taptrip on partnerships, consumer tech and distribution giants

By Linda Fox | March 12, 2020

Corporate travel tech startup Taptrip joins PhocusWire in the studio at Travel Technology Europe. Read More

News / Online

Online booking rates for activities halve and cancellations jump by a fifth due to coronavirus

By Kevin May | March 11, 2020

The gloomy business outcome of the spread of the virus to more than 100 countries around the world, including some of Europe's big tourist hotspots such as Italy, which is now on lockdown, has ignited... Read More

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VIDEO: Click Travel on growth and the new breed of business travel startups

By Linda Fox | March 10, 2020

Click Travel joined PhocusWire at Travel Technology Europe 2020 to talk about tech, startups and profitability in business travel. Read More

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VIDEO: SAP Concur on coronavirus, duty of care and Google in corporate travel

By Linda Fox | March 10, 2020

PhocusWire talks to SAP Concur about rogue spend, what's next in expense management and more at Travel Technology Europe 2020. Read More

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European Commission agrees to data-sharing pact with short-term rental giants

By Linda Fox | March 6, 2020

Online accommodation platforms Airbnb, Booking.com, Expedia and Tripadvisor have agreed to share short-term rental data with the European Commission. Read More

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Flight Centre invests in NDC-led airline tech specialist TPConnects

By Linda Fox | March 6, 2020

The Australia-based travel retailer says the undisclosed investment improves its air content, with TPConnects developing technology based around IATA’s NDC and One Order. Read More