Travel Planning

News / Distribution

Delta pauses NDC development, "doubles down" on existing distribution strategy

By Linda Fox | September 10, 2020

As Delta moves away from NDC to focus on its existing infrastructure, Air France-KLM continues its NDC strategy. Read More

News / Distribution

European tourism bodies plead for coordinated travel restrictions

By Linda Fox | September 9, 2020

The call follows one from the European Commission last week, which wants a coordinated approach to travel restrictions and to help the recovery of economies across Europe. Read More

News / Distribution

Forget online stars and rankings, hotels will be now judged by hygiene factors

By Linda Fox | September 7, 2020

While there is no ranking or rating system for hygiene and cleanliness, there are tell-tale signs for who is putting in the time and money. And this matters a lot in the mid-pandemic period. Read More

Interview / Technology

VIDEO: OCUS - Summit pitch at Phocuswright Europe 2020

By PhocusWire | September 5, 2020

OCUS offers brands a complete photography solution anytime, anywhere in the world to drive engagement and boost revenue - all while scaling your business. Read More

Interview / Online

VIDEO: Prontopia - Summit pitch at Phocuswright Europe 2020

By PhocusWire | September 5, 2020

Prontopia supports city resilience with a platform that makes travel stress free, and helps seniors live safely at home. Read More

Opinion / Technology

How attractions can use AI to boost local tourism

By Don White - Satisfi Labs | September 4, 2020

Here's how three areas of the local tourism experience will be impacted by technology optimized for the COVID-19 world. Read More

Opinion / Technology

Approval for business travel is changing, plan for considered travel permission

By Jenny Thornton, ATPI | September 2, 2020

Trip approval for corporate travelers is changing with duty of care in the spotlight as lockdown eases. Read More

Interview / Online

Phocuswright Europe 2020 preview: Out of Office with… Kei Shibata

By PhocusWire | September 2, 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

Southeast Asian super app Grab adds tour and activity bookings through Klook

By Mitra Sorrells | September 2, 2020

Grab users will be able to book and pay for Klook's tour and activity offerings in the Grab app. Read More

Interview / Technology

Phocuswright Europe 2020 preview: Out of Office with... Freek Jansen

By PhocusWire | September 1, 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 / Online

InPhocus, episode 21 - Travel inspiration for those stuck on the couch

By PhocusWire | August 28, 2020

In this week's episode of InPhocus we find out how a publisher had to rethink his world of travel media for a readership that cannot travel any time soon. Read More

News / Online

Freebird acquired by finance giant Capital One

By Kevin May | August 28, 2020

The 2015-launched brand from Massachusetts in the U.S. has been switched off following the deal earlier this month. Read More

News / Online

eDreams Odigeo notes improvement in summer months, losses during earlier lockdown

By Linda Fox | August 27, 2020

The Spain-based online travel agency saw net income come in at a loss of almost €24 million compared to the €9 million the company made in the corresponding period last year. Read More

News / Technology

AxisRooms, Hotelogix and RepUp star in hotel technology merger

By Linda Fox | August 27, 2020

AxisRooms, Hotelogix and RepUp are looking to provide a full technology service to hotels, from booking to post check-out, following a three-way merger. Read More