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Short-term rentals’ efforts give new lease on life for vacated offices
By D.J. Catron | July 30, 2024
Executives from Bob W and Nestor Stay spoke at Phocuswright Europe about growth opportunities for the sector and the potential to revitalize urban areas that are losing office workers.   Read More
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Is the travel industry ready to engage with climate justice?
By D.J. Catron | July 24, 2024
While most sustainability efforts focus on greenhouse gases, a new report from the Travel Foundation pushes to show how climate change affects people disproportionately and why it’s important to redress... Read More
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Delta apologizes, DOT opens investigation into flight disruptions
By Morgan Hines | July 23, 2024
The airline is “painfully aware” of its slow comeback after Friday’s global IT outage, Delta president Glen Hauenstein said at GBTA, noting that the airline anticipates to be fully recovered toward the... Read More
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“Green” rail seeks growth in Europe through greater collaboration
By D.J. Catron | July 17, 2024
Experts from Rail Europe, Eurostar, SNCF and Iryo discussed at Phocuswright Europe how European rail travel is being transformed through greater standardization and collaboration.   Read More
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U.S. Department of Homeland Security selects startups to develop digital identity credentials
By Mitra Sorrells | July 10, 2024
The selection of six startups is the next step in the DHS's work to create privacy-enhanced digital wallets for travel and immigration. Meanwhile, similar efforts are progressing in Europe. Read More
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STR industry is evolving but remains ripe for opportunity
By Morgan Hines | July 1, 2024
Despite constraints, STR industry heads believe there are plenty of opportunities including professionalization, consulting and more in the rapidly evolving space. Read More
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What does a changing technology landscape mean for travelers, today?
By Sylvain Roy - Amadeus | June 27, 2024
Amadeus looks at what it calls four of the most important evolutions currently taking place in the travel technology space and the tangible, practical change this is delivering. Read More
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STR platforms stay silent while others call out consequences of Barcelona’s new ban
By Morgan Hines | June 25, 2024
Some say the hotel supply in Barcelona will not be enough to fulfill demand once STRs are gone from the city and that could have a detrimental ripple effect on tourism and local residents.   Read More
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Electric air taxi developer Joby Aviation acquires autonomy tech company
By D.J. Catron | June 5, 2024
The acquisition of Xwing’s autonomy division will benefit Joby Aviation’s near-term piloted operations as well as fully autonomous operations in the future. Read More
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U.K. regulator investigating Amex GBT acquisition of CWT
By Linda Fox | June 5, 2024
A statement from Amex GBT said the company had “voluntarily notified the CMA of the transaction for antitrust approval in the U.K.” Read More
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Travel Tech hosts D.C. showcase, maintains ancillary fee ruling criticism
By Morgan Hines | May 23, 2024
Overlooking the U.S. Capitol, the Travel Technology Association held its first Policy & Innovation Showcase with Airbnb, Sabre, Booking Holdings and more. Read More
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European tourism under fire – new ETC chief steps up to face the challenges
By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WiT | May 17, 2024
 Beyond numbers, destinations need to rethink what they really want from tourism, says Miguel Sanz Castedo, president of the European Tourism Commission.   Read More
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Booking made gatekeeper by European regulator
By Linda Fox | May 13, 2024
Booking now meets the “relevant thresholds” as a digital gatekeeper after it submitted a self-assessment on March 1, according to a release from the commission. Read More
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Booking Holdings beats earnings expectations, talks up AI potential
By D.J. Catron | May 2, 2024
First quarter revenues of $4.4 billion represented a 17% increase over the same period last year, and net income of $776 million was nearly three times higher than Q1 in 2023.   Read More
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Amadeus’ Outpayce secures license to offer regulated payments services
By D.J. Catron | May 1, 2024
The license allows Outpayce to provide regulated payment services in Spain initially and eventually across the European Union under Europe’s passporting system.   Read More