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REPORT: COVID-19 Hotel Forecast - Toronto

By PhocusWire | June 11, 2020

Toronto hoteliers are being relatively disciplined with their rate discounting – not panicking by resorting to fire sale tactics in a futile effort to spur demand. Read More

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InPhocus, episode 13 - Open for business, figuring out change

By PhocusWire | June 11, 2020

Luuc Elzinga, president of Netherlands-based Tiqets, joins us on the latest episode of InPhocus to talk about the issues that many suppliers are facing as they recover from the COVID-19 outbreak. Read More

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REPORT: COVID-19 Hotel Forecast - Key West

By PhocusWire | June 2, 2020

The inverse relationship between COVID-19 cases and RevPAR is not nearly as predictive as the ramifications of local political lockdown decisions. Read More

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REPORT: COVID-19 Hotel Forecast - Dallas

By PhocusWire | May 26, 2020

Phocuswright has discovered political decisions and the resulting social response may have a greater impact on hotel performance than raw case count or unemployment statistics. Read More

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REPORT: COVID-19 Hotel Forecast - Sydney

By PhocusWire | May 19, 2020

When compared to the other destinations evaluated by Phocuswright, based on LodgIQ's forecast model, Sydney trails only Singapore in seeing the least degree of disruption. Read More

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InPhocus, episode 9 - Stuck in the middle with you

By PhocusWire | May 7, 2020

We discuss how brands that sit between consumers and suppliers have been dealt with a number of issues relating to cash flow and appeasing their commercial partners during the coronavirus outbreak. Read More

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InPhocus, episode 6 - Being smart is all we have at the moment

By PhocusWire | April 16, 2020

Forecasting with smart data, a future role for hotels and intermediaries, loyalty programs and what lies next for Airbnb - hefty subjects during any time period but especially so during the coronavirus... Read More

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Google and airlines predicted to find new strategies in a post-coronavirus travel world

By Linda Fox | April 15, 2020

IdeaWorks sets out how travel will look different by the end of 2020, as sectors unravel how they and their partners will be forced to evolve. Read More

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Keeping communication channels open is critical for airlines during a crisis

By Linda Fox | March 23, 2020

15below CEO Nicholas Key discusses the role technology is playing in real-time communications with passengers, lessons learned from previous experiences and the need to meet customer expectations... Read More

Interview / Startups

VIDEO: Apaleo - Summit pitch Phocuswright Conference 2019

By PhocusWire | December 13, 2019

Hotel tech built for the future. This PMS takes an API-first approach, connecting all systems seamlessly. Read More

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RateGain names Harmeet Singh as CEO, plots multiple acquisitions in platform ramp-up

By Kevin May | October 21, 2019

The arrival is being heralded as a significant appointment for the travel technology provider as it seeks to grow its presence in the U.S. and continue on its recent acquisition run. Read More

Opinion / Technology

Consolidation to come in technology for tours and activities

By Douglas Quinby - Arival | October 2, 2019

Scores of overlooked companies are laying the essential plumbing to wire up travel’s third-largest and most fragmented sector. Read More

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Loyalty programs still the biggest ancillary earner for most airlines

By Linda Fox | September 19, 2019

The latest study of airline ancillary revenue reveals those earning the most for extras such as legroom, meals and bags. Read More

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Beekeeper grabs $45M to add buzz to hotel staff communications

By Kevin May | September 16, 2019

The Switzerland-based company works with a string of hotels around the world, as well as providing tools for companies in the manufacturing and retail industries. Read More

Opinion / Online

The A-to-Gen Z of travel loyalty

By Craig Brennan - SwitchFly | June 14, 2019

The next generation of consumers don’t want one-size-fits-all rewards. They want to be recognized as individuals and they want rewards that are relevant to their needs and to their travel journey. Read More

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