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News / Distribution
Regulator ends antitrust probe into Sabre and Amadeus over air distribution deals
By Kevin May | July 20, 2021
The European Commission unveiled a formal review into agreements between airlines and two of the air industry's global distribution systems in November 2018. Read More
VIDEO: Business travel reinvented - who gets to travel now?
News / Distribution
VIDEO: Business travel reinvented - who gets to travel now?
By PhocusWire | July 20, 2021
Business travel's return has been debated ad nauseum, but there is agreement on this: changes in corporate programs, mandates and approvals will either slow - or accelerate - proceedings. Read More
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Opinion / Online
Yes, there's crazy travel demand today. But what's next?
By Clayton Reid - MMGY | July 20, 2021
MMGY CEO Clayton Reid outlines the short- and long-term market conditions impacting the travel industry’s recovery. Read More
VIDEO: How one airline is unravelling from its last 18 months and looking ahead
News / Distribution
VIDEO: How one airline is unravelling from its last 18 months and looking ahead
By PhocusWire | July 16, 2021
It's been a tough year and a half for almost very airline on the planet. Some, as traffic fell away within days, ran medical supply flights and others pivoted to use some of their aircraft for... Read More
For airlines, customer journeys begin long before takeoff
From Our Partners / Technology
For airlines, customer journeys begin long before takeoff
By Mario Ciabarra - Quantum Metric | July 14, 2021
Long before the physical journey starts, the digital journey begins in earnest.  Read More
Different paths on offer as airline distribution standard NDC evolves
News / Distribution
Different paths on offer as airline distribution standard NDC evolves
By Linda Fox | July 13, 2021
Eight years on from NDC's inception, some old challenges remain and the pandemic has added some new ones. Read More
SITA acquires aviation sustainability tech platform Safety Line
News / Technology
SITA acquires aviation sustainability tech platform Safety Line
By Kevin May | July 13, 2021
Safety Line was created in 2010 by Pierre Jouniaux, with a strategy to organize and manage data for airlines so that they can make decisions that reduce fuel consumption and subsequent CO2 levels. Read More
VIDEO: FlyNow Aviation - Summit pitch at Phocuswright Europe 2021
Interview / Startups
VIDEO: FlyNow Aviation - Summit pitch at Phocuswright Europe 2021
By PhocusWire | July 13, 2021
Affordable 3D mobility game changer by fulfilling contradicting goals of social, ecologic and economic sustainability. Read More
Phocuswright Conference 2021: Price discount, theme announced
News / Online
Phocuswright Conference 2021: Price discount, theme announced
By PhocusWire | July 12, 2021
Now is travel’s renaissance as it wakens to greater energy and bright possibilities – a time to engage with colleagues, customers and partners with fresh perspective. Read More
VIDEO: Qtravel - Launch pitch at Phocuswright Europe 2021
Interview / Technology
VIDEO: Qtravel - Launch pitch at Phocuswright Europe 2021
By PhocusWire | July 12, 2021
Qtravel is a Travel-Search-as-a-Service to easily develop tailored, fast search and discovery experiences that decrease costs and convert. Read More
Sounding Off: Some customers will need reassurance as travel reopens
Interview / Online
Sounding Off: Some customers will need reassurance as travel reopens
By PhocusWire | July 9, 2021
Travel brands need to ensure that they are aware of the psychological impact that lockdown has had on people and reassure their customers that they recognize that a gung-ho approach to recovery does not... Read More
Wake-up call: Prioritizing technology investment in travel and hospitality in 2021
Opinion / Online
Wake-up call: Prioritizing technology investment in travel and hospitality in 2021
By John Tully - SAP North America | July 9, 2021
COVID-19 was not simply a disruption to the way things were. It was an awakening to the way things are - and the way they will continue to be. Read More
VIDEO: Zytlyn - Summit pitch at Phocuswright Europe 2021
Interview / Startups
VIDEO: Zytlyn - Summit pitch at Phocuswright Europe 2021
By PhocusWire | July 9, 2021
Zytlyn captures every data signal that matters and uses machine learning to generate hyper-accurate predictions of air travel demand. Read More
VIDEO: Recovery and sustainability - can they go hand in hand?
News / Technology
VIDEO: Recovery and sustainability - can they go hand in hand?
By PhocusWire | July 8, 2021
Will a greater emphasis on healing planet earth really impact travel destinations and what is the role and responsibility of travel companies as they reposition themselves and their offerings? Read More
AirAsia boosts super app with acquisition of Gojek operations in Thailand
News / Online
AirAsia boosts super app with acquisition of Gojek operations in Thailand
By Corinne Wan - WebinTravel | July 8, 2021
The purchase is an all-share deal that will see Gojek receive shareholding worth $50 million in the AirAsia super app. Read More
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