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Travel Technology

Allianz Partner USA’s New CEO on Navigating the Industry’s Biggest Trends

As the summer of revenge travel comes to a close, consumers have shown a clear indication of what they expect in the future: more flexibility, control, and convenience. The new CEO of Allianz Partners USA spoke with SkiftX about how travel brands can deliver better service in the midst of operational challenges and labor shortage troubles.

Allianz Partner USA’s New CEO on Navigating the Industry’s Biggest Trends

Coronavirus

How Marketers Will Address Tone Now and 8 Other Top Tourism Stories This Week

In tourism news this week, nothing is business-as-usual now for tourism marketers right now, so setting the right tone in the time of coronavirus will matter in big ways. Plus, travel's disruption arrived. However, coronavirus was not what everyone was expecting. What lessons can we learn now to deal with looming climate change later?

How Marketers Will Address Tone Now and 8 Other Top Tourism Stories This Week

Hotels

Marriott CEO Maps Out Crisis Plan and 8 Other Top Hospitality Stories This Week

This week in hospitality news, Marriott CEO Arne Sorenson demonstrates his true leadership with a heartfelt yet candid message to employees outlining his coronavirus crisis plan. Like Marriott and other hotel giants, short-term rental companies have not been immune to the fallout, and they face mounting criticism over widely differing cancellation and refund policies.

Marriott CEO Maps Out Crisis Plan and 8 Other Top Hospitality Stories This Week

Online Travel

Expedia Brass Rallies Workers and 10 Other Top Digital Stories This Week

In digital news this week, Expedia Vice Chair Peter Kern sought to rally his workforce by saying it was time to focus and help the company's travel partners suffering in the wake of coronavirus. Plus, Trip.com Group said it would likely see a 50 percent drop in first quarter revenue but offered some hope that travel was slowly recovering in China.

Airlines

Airlines Will Need to Lose Hubris and 5 Other Top Aviation Stories This Week

In airline news this week, it's important to remember that airlines are not ordinary companies, more like utilities in many ways with a public trust responsibility. So it's time to lose the hubris when the coronavirus crisis calms down. What's more, loyalty programs are one of the biggest assets airlines have, and it's an option for them to leverage those programs for much-needed cash.

Airlines Will Need to Lose Hubris and 5 Other Top Aviation Stories This Week

Airlines

U.S. Airlines Imperiled by Coronavirus and 7 Other Top Aviation Stories This Week

This week in aviation news, while coronavirus is causing financial harm across the board, U.S. airlines are finding themselves in a particularly tenuous position with a lot of unknowns. Plus, airlines are bracing for furloughs and layoffs.

U.S. Airlines Imperiled by Coronavirus and 7 Other Top Aviation Stories This Week

Hotels

IHG’s Fast Response on Virus-Related Cancellations and 7 Other Top Hospitality Stories This Week

This week in hospitality news, the coronavirus outbreak has led to a slew of hotel cancellations. IHG has emerged as a leader during this unprecedented crisis, offering customers the most generous cancellation policy. Plus, low-budget hotels embrace smart design.

IHG’s Fast Response on Virus-Related Cancellations and 7 Other Top Hospitality Stories This Week

Coronavirus

The Cruise Industry in Crisis and 15 Other Top Tourism Stories This Week

This week in tourism news, the cruise industry — which has long seemed immune to criticism about its health and safety record — is in deep trouble from coronavirus, with lines suspending cruises altogether. Plus, Baltimore rebrands itself as a tourist destination to fight stereotypes of violence.

The Cruise Industry in Crisis and 15 Other Top Tourism Stories This Week

Online Travel

Airbnb, Others Will Pony Up Data and 10 Other Top Digital Stories This Week

In digital news this week, Airbnb, Expedia, Tripadvisor, and others reached an unprecedented agreement with the European Union to share data. Will it shift the competitive landscape? Plus, coronavirus has wreaked havoc on global currency markets, which Latin American online travel powerhouse Despegar said could present big challenges.

Airbnb, Others Will Pony Up Data and 10 Other Top Digital Stories This Week

Business Travel

Tourism Marketing’s Coronavirus Conundrum and 14 Top Tourism Stories This Week

This week in tourism news, destination marketing organizations find themselves in a pickle. Should they carry on with promotional campaigns amid growing fears over coronavirus? Also, Skift launches a one-on-one interview series. Founder and CEO Rafat Ali candidly talks with industry leaders on travel's path forward as the world grapples with, and recovers from, the virus crisis.

Tourism Marketing’s Coronavirus Conundrum and 14 Top Tourism Stories This Week