Big Data is key to creating sustainable travel solutions, say experts

Within a survey by Travel Technology Europe ‘sustainable travel’ and ‘climate change’ were identified as two of the biggest challenges currently facing the industry: highlighted by 45 per cent and 44 per cent of respondents respectively.

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Hyperbolic media reports exacerbate coronavirus' impact on travel

Some advisors became concerned that if transmission of the virus continues to increase with attendant blanket consumer media coverage it could have a chilling effect on the industry.

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Investor Heavyweight Lakestar Bets on Limehome and Impala: Travel Startup Funding This Week

An example of a Limehome property. The Munich-based startup manages short-term rentals with hotel-like service. It has raised $23 million (€21 million).  Limehome

Skift Take: Of particular note this week is that top-tier European venture capital firm Lakestar has bet on two companies: Impala, which helps hotels talk to other businesses, and Limehome, a next-generation hotel brand. Lakestar isa best known for having invested early in companies like Airbnb, Skype, and Spotify. The travel sector can use all the smart money it can get.

— Sean O'Neill

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$20 -- The Black Crowes Tour in Bristow

The band will perform its five-time platinum debut album "Shake Your Money Maker" in its entirety.

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$45 & up -- Dining at 'Quintessential' Ritz-Carlton Bacara

For a Travelzoo-exclusive lunch or dinner paired with "spectacular year-round weather," head to The Bistro, called a "choice location" by Forbes Travel Guide.

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Google Bows to European Pressure and Tests Adding Travel Rivals’ Direct Links

Pictured is an Airbnb Luxe property in Provence, France. Under pressure from regulators, Google is testing changes to the way it displays travel, jobs, and local results in Europe. Airbnb

Skift Take: Google has argued for years that its boxed-up and featured hotel, flight, and restaurant results are highlighted because they provide users with the "best answers." But in Europe, regulators may have pushed Google to acquiesce, offering its competitors some air time in its featured results by testing direct links.

— Dennis Schaal

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$139 -- Pelican Hill: 5-Star Spa Day on Newport Coast

Escape to the Italian seaside for "Tuscan-inspired relaxation" at the 5-star luxury Spa at Pelican Hill (Forbes Travel Guide).

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