In The Big Chair with Hostelworld CEO / New editor in chief for PhocusWire / Amex GBT's sustainability goals

 

Today's news on travel technology, distribution and the digital economy Email not displaying correctly: View it in your browser Top Stories from the past 24 hours April 26, 2022 Interview  I  Online In The Big Chair - Gary Morrison of Hostelworld More Headlines Mitra Sorrells to become PhocusWire's new editor in chief News | Online She takes on the role from May 1, 2022, following the departure of the existing head of the brand's editorial team, Kevin May. READ MORE Amex GBT outlines environmental strategy News | Online In the company's ESG Report 2021, Amex GBT outlines its commitment to operating its business in "the most sustainable manner possible." READ MORE Swvl buys Turkey's Volt Lines in first acquisition as public company News | Technology This is the fourth acquisition for Dubai-based Swvl in less than a year.  READ MORE VacayMyWay claims a first with rewards program for rentals News | Online Travelers will earn one point for every $1 they spend on a booking with the U.S.-based startup. Points can be redeemed on future reservations made on the site over the course of the next 12 months. READ MORE Short-term rental industry must do a better job vetting travelers Opinion | Online The co-founder of HomeAway says, with property owners becoming farther removed from those renting their properties, a new, stronger system is needed to minimize the chance of tragedy. READ MORE ALERTS: New deals, products, partnerships and hires in digital travel News | Technology Here we capture new deals and partnerships, product launches and important hires, all in one place. READ MORE MORE STORIES BOOKMARK NOW! PhocusWire's upcoming online events and replays MAY 19 THURS Travel recovery in 2022 and beyond: ride the wave PhocusWire is joined by executives from WNS in to discuss how travel brands can rethink, reimagine and reform the travel ecosystem in this new normal. REGISTER NOW JUNE 27 MON Phocuswright Europe 2022 Get ready to join the most influential travel leaders for critical debate, the next wave of innovation and the best networking in travel. REGISTER NOW JUNE 29 WEDS TravelTech Show 2022 Uniting thousands of senior travel technology buyers with the widest range of innovative B2B travel and technology services. REGISTER NOW NOV 14 MON The Phocuswright Conference 2022 The Phocuswright Conference is the platform for smart insights and healthy debate as we navigate a brand new, mid-pandemic environment. REGISTER NOW CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL LIST AND EVENT REPLAYS Trending Stories Patrick Andersen becomes CEO at CWT as McKinney Frymire steps down READ MORE P&O Cruises gives shore excursion retail to Musement READ MORE WTTC highlights need to prioritize cyber security READ MORE Japanese startup Wayfarer snatches $1M to become "AWS of hotels" READ MORE DMO to social enterprise – sustainability's next step? READ MORE Privacy | Subscribe | Unsubscribe Northstar Travel Group LLC. PO Box 760 Sherman, CT 06784 USA