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The increasing importance of virtual interlining for airlines and travel retailers

By Mark Chesnut | October 6, 2021

In a perfectly connected world, it would be easy to create and sell airline itineraries that include connections between multiple carriers, even if they don't have interline or codeshare agreements. Read More

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SiteMinder boosts hotel direct bookings via partner plug-ins

By Linda Fox | October 5, 2021

SiteMinder is adding plug-in apps from partners - such as Sojern, HiJiffy, Laasie and The Hotels Network - to its booking engine. Read More

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Online giants grasp recovery momentum via marketing mix

By Linda Fox | October 5, 2021

The three giants looked to what they already had in terms of their existing customer bases and continued to prudently put marketing dollars elsewhere, hopefully to bring in new travelers. Read More

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PhocusWire Pulse: Rentals On The Rise

By PhocusWire | October 4, 2021

For our sixth PhocusWire Pulse event this year, we focus on rapid progress in the development of the alternative accommodation sector. Read More

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Outdoorsy harnesses Google Cloud to support customer growth

By Linda Fox | October 4, 2021

Outdoorsy is using Google Cloud to help it scale up, building on its experience of the pandemic. Read More

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Travel expected vs. booked - the current reality

By Phocuswright Research | October 4, 2021

Travelers still indicate that they are hesitant to fly compared to pre-pandemic times, but more than two in five anticipate traveling by plane in 2021. Read More

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OYO outlines details for IPO, raising $1.2B

By Linda Fox | October 1, 2021

The India-based company is seeking to raise about $1.2 billion, mostly through the issue of fresh shares as well as some existing shares. Read More

News / Startups

Troop attracts travel industry luminaries with $8M investment

By Linda Fox | September 30, 2021

Meeting management startup Troop plans to use the funding to speed up product development and integrations. Read More

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TravelPerk acquires eco-friendly travel consultancy Susterra

By Linda Fox | September 30, 2021

TravelPerk plans to integrate Susterra's data analytics capabilities into its platform to help customers meet sustainability targets. Read More

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Accor partners with Citroen on autonomous urban future

By Linda Fox | September 29, 2021

The Urban Collectif, a partnership between Accor, Citroen and JCDecaux, aims to advance the development of autonomous mobility in cities. Read More

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Hotel booking flexibility replaces price as top priority

By Linda Fox | September 28, 2021

Travelers now have higher expectations of their accommodation says SiteMinder in its Dynamic Traveller report. Read More

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VIDEO: Airbnb on rental regulation and working with communities

By PhocusWire | September 28, 2021

Airbnb's Chris Lehane discusses the platform's work with governments and local authorities during the PhocusWire Pulse: Rentals On The Rise event. Read More

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Turismocity raises $6M and acquires Brazilian travel platform

By Mitra Sorrells | September 27, 2021

Argentina-based Turismocity says it is planning more acquisitions and investments as it aims to become one of the world's top travel companies. Read More

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Lonely Planet axes legendary Thorn Tree travel community

By Kevin May | September 27, 2021

The site was created in 1996 as a mechanism for travelers to share recommendations and discuss destinations and services ahead of, during and after their trips. Read More

Opinion / Online

Do online travel agencies suffer from brand blindness?

By Chris Torres - Tourism Marketing Agency | September 27, 2021

To grow a successful brand, online travel agencies need to refocus how they brand and market their services. Read More

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