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Opinion / Technology
Virtual travel's time has finally come
By Tedd Evers - TripTuner | May 14, 2020
Virtual tours are no longer a nice to have - traffic and interest are on the rise now as a way of providing location interactivity. Read More
InPhocus, episode 10 - Farelogix tells all on the failed Sabre deal
News / Distribution
InPhocus, episode 10 - Farelogix tells all on the failed Sabre deal
By PhocusWire | May 14, 2020
PhocusWire's Kevin May talks to Jim Davidson, CEO of Farelogix, to get his take on the entire story, including the background to the deal, the court case, the decision to nix the acquisition two weeks... Read More
TUI targeting 30% reduction in costs and staff post-coronavirus, aims to accelerate digitalization
News / Distribution
TUI targeting 30% reduction in costs and staff post-coronavirus, aims to accelerate digitalization
By Linda Fox | May 13, 2020
TUI has slashed costs by 70% but is in talks with destinations such as Greece and Portugal for resumption of summer 2020 trips. Read More
How airports are considering ways to reduce human contact
News / Technology
How airports are considering ways to reduce human contact
By Dawit Habtemariam - BTN | May 13, 2020
Airports are considering how to prepare for a post-COVID-19 air travel environment in order to protect and reassure a public wary of flying. Read More
Amadeus revenue drops by a quarter, agency air bookings slump 50%
News / Distribution
Amadeus revenue drops by a quarter, agency air bookings slump 50%
By Kevin May | May 12, 2020
Distribution revenue almost halved at Amadeus in the first quarter of 2020 as the coronavirus pandemic slammed traveler plans around the world. Read More
Sabre notes "massive challenge to the industry" as revenues slump by a third
News / Distribution
Sabre notes "massive challenge to the industry" as revenues slump by a third
By Kevin May | May 8, 2020
The coronavirus outbreak has hit Sabre across all of its metrics, with revenue down from $1.05 billion in Q1 2019 to $659 million in the same period in 2020. Read More
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News / Distribution
InPhocus, episode 9 - Stuck in the middle with you
By PhocusWire | May 7, 2020
We discuss how brands that sit between consumers and suppliers have been dealt with a number of issues relating to cash flow and appeasing their commercial partners during the coronavirus outbreak. Read More
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News / Technology
Experts warn companies to prepare for security breaches when travel restrictions lift
By Linda Fox | May 5, 2020
Travel companies may have seen an increase in phishing attacks due to the volume of refunds issued recently, but experts say they should brace for security breaches as restrictions lift. Read More
Travelers lack confidence in public transit, flights returning to normal
News / Online
Travelers lack confidence in public transit, flights returning to normal
By Jill Menze | May 5, 2020
According to data from Qualtrics, U.S. consumers feel largely uncomfortable about returning to business as usual. Read More
Are the tech giants coming for airlines?
News / Distribution
Are the tech giants coming for airlines?
By Linda Fox | May 4, 2020
Data giants such as credit card companies have stayed away from airlines; post-coronavirus travel might change that. Read More
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News / Technology
New product displays COVID-19 stats on airline, hotel and OTA websites
By Mitra Sorrells | May 4, 2020
Bacarai's new SmartCheck product pulls publicly available COVID-19 data from cities around the world. Read More
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News / Distribution
Sabre and Farelogix $360M merger deal cancelled
By Mitra Sorrells | May 1, 2020
Sabre and Farelogix are ending their plans to merge after a U.K. ruled against the deal. Read More
With travel existing virtually, startup CEOs share tips on staying upbeat and creative
News / Startups
With travel existing virtually, startup CEOs share tips on staying upbeat and creative
By Linda Fox | May 1, 2020
Founders and execs discuss over-communicating and staying upbeat during the coronavirus crisis. Read More
How aviation should plan for a different sector to emerge post-coronavirus
News / Distribution
How aviation should plan for a different sector to emerge post-coronavirus
By Linda Fox | April 30, 2020
No one can safely predict how long it will take for the industry to bounce back, but aviation experts are hoping for a return to 80% of pre-COVID-19 levels in two to three years.  Read More
Coronavirus is reshaping the airport experience of the future, part 2
Opinion / Technology
Coronavirus is reshaping the airport experience of the future, part 2
By Omar Abou Faraj - Dubz | April 30, 2020
The envisioned airport of the future would leverage intelligent operational and passenger technologies, along with innovation in AI, bio-metrics and mobility. Read More
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