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By Linda Fox | October 23, 2020

Limehome's top-up round, which will spearhead a plan to expand the service to Spain, brings the total raised so far to €31 million. Read More

News / Online

U.S. Justice Department files antitrust lawsuit against Google, travel brands brace for proceedings

By Linda Fox | October 20, 2020

The Justice Department is claiming that Google has abused its dominant position in search and advertising to keep competition down. Read More

News / Distribution

Emirates rejects the new norm, sees robust recovery

By Linda Fox | October 16, 2020

Predictions for when airlines might recover to something near 2019 levels are currently at around 2024. But Tim Clark of Emirates has different ideas. Read More

News / Startups

Casai lands $48M for its smart rental apartment platform

By Linda Fox | October 15, 2020

Investment in the Mexico-based company includes a partnership with TriplePoint Capital for a debt facility of up to $25 million. Read More

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Expedia claims OTAs in crucial position for travel industry recovery

By Jill Menze | October 15, 2020

According to new research from Expedia Group, as consumers begin traveling again, online travel agencies will play a key role in driving economic recovery for the industry. Read More

News / Technology

Touchless tech: COVID has accelerated the digital evolution in tours and activities

By Linda Fox | October 14, 2020

How the tours and activities sector is evolving to a touchless future. Read More

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Skyscanner, Expedia, Hopper on need for transparency in travel retailing

By Mitra Sorrells | October 14, 2020

At an ATPCO virtual event, product managers from the three companies shared how they are adapting to the new needs of customers. Read More

News / Startups

American Express GBT acquires 30SecondsToFly to boost corporate traveler experience

By Linda Fox | October 13, 2020

American Express GBT says the acquisition of 30SecondsToFly will enable it to offer more self-service options to travelers. Read More

News / Online

10 learnings from 10 months of seismic changes in the travel industry

By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WebinTravel | October 12, 2020

Travel industry executives give their views on recovery in the travel industry at WebInTravel's TravelZero.0 event. Read More

News / Online

VIDEO: Travel businesses in Asia spot pockets of recovery

By Linda Fox | October 8, 2020

Domestic travel is recovering across Asia but experts believe a vaccine is key to international travel, in both the leisure and business segments. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: Revyoos is the first aggregator for short-term rental reviews

By Jill Menze | October 8, 2020

Revyoos automates review collection from multiple channels and platforms including Airbnb, Booking, Vrbo, Tripadvisor and direct bookings. Read More

News / Technology

How airlines are scrambling to provide passengers with touchless technology

By Linda Fox | October 7, 2020

Minimum viable product has taken on a new meaning for airlines as they rush to meet the need for contactless solutions. But how do carriers work out what to prioritize? Read More

News / Distribution

As livestream events gain traction in Asia, Western travel brands should take note

By Linda Fox | October 5, 2020

Companies such as Trip.com Group and Alibaba are seeing positive results from livestream events, which travel marketers should consider as a new sales channel. Read More

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Travel buyers estimate significant reduction in 2021 business travel volumes

By Linda Fox | October 2, 2020

Business travel is beginning to return, but more than a third of travel buyers say decreases of as much as 70% are possible. Read More

News / Online

Google says private accommodation is recovering faster than hotels on a global scale

By Linda Fox | October 1, 2020

The search giant highlights uncertainty, domestic trips and hygiene as dominating travel searches in Asia Pacific but eagerness to travel is lukewarm in many global markets. Read More

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