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Opinion / Online
How long before airlines grasp the potential of resale marketplaces?
By Gilles de Richemond – Fairlyne | September 22, 2023
Like retailers before them, airlines have been reluctant to embrace resale options — even though they could reap even greater benefits than retailers by embracing their secondary market.   Read More
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From Our Partners / Online
Optimizing profits and customer experience for online travel purchases
By Cristina Polo | September 19, 2023
Travel suppliers can drive more revenue and provide a better experience for their customers if they understand what those customers want. Read More
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From Our Partners / Online
How booking sites and travel agencies can maximize e-commerce profitability
By Carl Bleich - Bloomreach | September 18, 2023
Discover effective strategies for booking sites and agencies to maximize e-commerce profitability. Learn how to boost revenue through upsell campaigns, building customer loyalty and minimizing... Read More
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News / Online
Flightroutes24 adds hotels as it continues global expansion
By Yeoh Siew Hoon – Web In Travel | September 15, 2023
Flightroutes24, a global B2B marketplace for flight content, has launched a hotel booking channel to offer a one-stop “flight + hotel” product.   Read More
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News / Distribution
Staples tests travel agents in stores in plan to grow travel services
By Mitra Sorrells | September 15, 2023
The office supply retailer has offered TSA PreCheck and passport services for several years and is now talking to travel industry partners about expanding its offerings. Read More
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News / Technology
United Airlines inks deal to buy 1B gallons of SAF
By Derek Catron | September 14, 2023
Houston-based Cemvita to provide 50 million gallons of sustainable aviation fuel a year for 20 years to the airline.   Read More
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News / Online
Caravelo raises €3.5M in Series A round
By Morgan Hines | September 14, 2023
 Subscription-focused travel company Caravelo is looking at expanding into new markets with its series A round. Read More
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News / Online
Key barometers of Chinese travel and its emerging behavioral and spending patterns
By Phocuswright Research | September 8, 2023
While China's gross bookings are not anticipated to surpass 2019 totals until 2024, recovery and rebuilding are underway, thanks to nimble suppliers and intermediaries and consumers’ passion for... Read More
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News / Online
Booking will fight any decision to veto Etraveli acquisition in court
By Linda Fox | September 8, 2023
Booking Holdings has responded to rumors that European regulators will veto its Etraveli acquisition, saying that decision would be "flawed on both factual and legal grounds." Read More
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News / Online
Travelers are placing more value on customer experience when considering air travel
By Morgan Hines | September 8, 2023
SITA's latest Passenger IT Insights report finds travelers becoming more comfortable with technology, particularly mobile apps, and also increased desire for technology that boosts sustainability for... Read More
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News / Technology
AI Insights: Generative AI across airline operations
By PhocusWire | September 7, 2023
Lufthansa Digital Hangar's Christian Spannbauer answers our questions about the areas the airline group is applying generative artificial intelligence technology to. Read More
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News / Startups
Point.me raises $10M to boost partnerships and expand concierge service
By Linda Fox | September 5, 2023
Point.me enables loyalty program members to find flights using their points via its proprietary algorithm. Read More
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News / Technology
Smartvel extends travel content with acquisition of ArrivalGuides
By Linda Fox | September 5, 2023
ArrivalGuides provides destination guides in multiple languages from tourism boards and travel experts for travel brands to integrate into their websites, mobile applications and marketing campaigns. Read More
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News / Online
Trip.com says platforms like TikTok will have difficulty challenging OTAs
By Linda Fox | September 5, 2023
Trip.com Group's Q2 2023 report revealed net revenue of $1.6 billion, up 180% year over year and 22% quarter over quarter. Read More
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News / Online
Skiplagging isn’t likely to stop anytime soon, even if airlines fight it
By Morgan Hines | September 5, 2023
While the practice is nothing new, a lawsuit by American Airlines puts skiplagging back in the headlines and raises questions about why it persists. Read More
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