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How the COVID-19 crisis is accelerating transformation of travel payments
(PhocusWire, 2021-05-21)
Contactless check-in is not the only contactless rage going through the travel industry. Contactless payment options have become increasingly popular during the course of the pandemic. Many travelers have preferred contactless ...
It's not your imagination. Rising airfares and hotel rates are making vacations more expensive
(CNBC, 2021-05-23)
Travelers are gearing up for a busy and packed itinerary for the summer of 2021. Gas prices have hit the highest amount since 2014 and flights are filling up. Southwest Airlines reported that they are edging closer to 2019 ...
U.S. Emerges as Unlikely Growth Hub for These Travel Sectors
(Skift, 2021-05-21)
Contrary to what the hotel industry brands have been discussing over the past year, the opportunity for growth seems stronger in the United States than in Asia. Although experts understand it is difficult for travelers to ...
Airlines turn to traveler intent data to forecast demand
(PhocusWire, 2021-03-15)
Although the travel and tourism industry has traditionally lagged behind with technology developments, the airline industry is shifting that perspective with new artificial intelligence software's. It will be more important ...
WTTC and Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Release Two Innovative Case Studies On The Importance Of Sustainability Leadership In Travel & Tourism
(Hospitality Net, 2021-05-06)
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and the T.H. Chan School of Public Health have partnered together to release two case studies focusing on the best practices of sustainability throughout business and tourism and ...
Top U.S. Travel Leaders Urge White House to Reopen International Travel
(Hospitality Net, 2021-05-13)
23 global travel companies, including the U.S. Travel Association, sent a letter to the Biden Administration on May 13, 2021 pleading with the White House to open the boarders back up to international travel. The letter ...
Attendee health a major focus for future events
(Hotel News Now, 2020-11-18)
The health of general attendees has never been as important as it is today. Planners are attempting to work with medical experts on what will be the best practices once in person meetings resume. Currently, leaders are ...
Innovation, recovery, renewal: What the travel industry can expect in 2021
(PhocusWire, 2020-11-26)
Similar to recent travel research regarding the 2021 marker, SAP Concur identified business as travel slow to return and an increased trip duration for travelers. However, SAP Concur also noted the use of AI to assist with ...
PCMA To Acquire the Corporate Event Marketing Association
(Northstar Meetings Group, 2020-11-20)
The Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) will finalize their accusation of the Corporate Event Marketing Association (CEMA) in January of 2021. CEOs of both associations are hopeful this pairing will expand ...
Black Travel Alliance campaign reveals lack of diversity in travel industry
(PhocusWire, 2020-10-21)
Although the statistics regarding the #PullUpForTravel campaign organized by the Black Travel Alliance were extremely low, the alliance believes that campaign was a stepping stone for the future. The statistics highlight ...