Travel Planning

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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

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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

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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

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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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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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As domestic travel picks up in Japan, players adapt with safety measures, micro-targeting and hybrid models

By Marissa Trew - WiT | July 16, 2020

Ryokans, road trips and retreats are predicted to do well in the first wave of Japan's rebound. Read More

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How investors are taking the long view on opportunities in short-term rentals

By Linda Fox | July 15, 2020

Private accommodation has been hard hit by the pandemic, leading some in the investment community to ask whether the size of the opportunity will be as great when the travel industry recovers. Read More

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Visits to travel sites decline again after reports of more infections

By Linda Fox | July 14, 2020

While all segments had seen month-on-month improvement in website visits and bookings in April and May, travel trends dipped again in June and into July. Read More

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Mystifly lands $3.3M to further develop airline retailing platform

By Linda Fox | July 13, 2020

Mystifly gets further investment for its airline retailing technology from Recruit Co. Read More

Opinion / Online

"Hope everyone is safe": How 2020 is fostering a culture of safety

By Michael Becker - Geosure | July 13, 2020

Three key elements are necessary to bring every individual their inalienable right of safety, including while traveling. These can not only be described, but quantified. Read More