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Amadeus reports improved trading in Q1 2021 but remains cautious
President and chief executive Luis Maroto comments on the GDSs first quarter results
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Situation in India is a warning about the recovery, says Expedia chief Peter Kern
Global OTA group posts 14% reduction in gross bookings for the first quarter of 2021
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Bidroom launches new hotelier extranet app to improve client guest relations
Subscription marketplace says development will streamline property management and promotions
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Aruba begins trials of pioneering blockchain health app developed by SITA
Technology will support reopening of travel by allowing private data to be shared securely
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Guestline encouraged by hoteliers’ positive attitude towards tech adoption
Poll finds operators will prioritise investment in contactless experiences and digital marketing
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Travel Republic survey highlights importance of refund guarantee to consumers
OTA says Brits are cautious but desperate to get away on their summer holidays
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Booking Holdings sees ‘encouraging signs’ despite further quarterly losses
Chief executive Glen Fogel strikes optimistic note despite ‘ongoing volatility’
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Holiday Extras sets sights beyond COVID with tech talent recruitment drive
Firm appoints Elizabeth Hogg as chief operating officer and will launch an IT accelerator programme
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Vrbo and booking.com support new short stay accommodation summit in London
September event will be the first in the US and European sectors for 18 months
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Diversity Travel becomes first TMC to sign up to use sherpa’s COVID advice platform
Partnership will give travellers ‘peace of mind’ as the world begins to open back up
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Guest Post: Love it or loathe it, you can’t avoid influencer marketing
AccurCast’s Farhad Divecha sets out his six metrics behind the ‘science of influencer selection’
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Travolution Webcast: Brands that offer digital ‘test drives’ will address consumer fear
Somo Global’s Nick Hynes says COVID-19 means travellers need a reassurance they can’t find online
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Blockchain OTA travala.com prepares for ‘tsunami of bookings’ with Expedia partnership
Innovative OTA start-up has seen growth in the last year despite the hit to travel from COVID-19
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Travolution Virtual Breakfast: Firms playing catch-up with multi-media consumer demands
Panel discussion on changing consumer behaviours and how travel firms must respond
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