Travel Planning

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 / 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

News / Online

Wyndham Destinations ignites “revolution” of legacy timeshare business, launches Panorama brand

By Mitra Sorrells | July 27, 2020

The new brand will be focused on driving growth of its vacation membership and travel technology businesses. Read More

From Our Partners / Online

How can travel brands keep customers apprised of border regulations and leisure options?

By Jennifer Phillips April - Smartvel | July 27, 2020

An increase in travelers is good news for airlines that have been hard hit during the pandemic. As the world reopens, many people are eager for a getaway as a mental reset from months of confinement. Read More

News / Technology

Uber buys Routematch in bid to expand software tools for transit providers

By Kevin May | July 21, 2020

The move is another concerted effort by Uber to push into the software-as-a-service space, this time by acquiring a company that builds systems to help transit operators with payments, accessibility... Read More

News / Technology

No transactions, no problem: why this travel veteran is optimistic about a startup launched on eve of COVID-19

By Mitra Sorrells | July 21, 2020

Aeronology founder Russell Carstensen is banking on his deep understanding of the industry and the longevity of travel agents to lead his company to success. Read More

News / Online

Tripadvisor sells SmarterTravel Media portfolio to Hopjump

By Mitra Sorrells | July 17, 2020

Tripadvisor will retain ownership of the Jetsetter brand while the remaining brands in the SmarterTravel Media portfolio now belong to Hopjump. Read More

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