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News / Technology
Airports look to emerging technology (even blockchain) to drive much-needed efficiency
By Linda Fox | November 12, 2019
Airlines and airports are using emerging tech such as LIDAR and blockchain to improve efficiency and prepare for growth. Read More
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Opinion / Technology
The three biggest tech-led trends for airlines right now
By Philippe Der Arslanian - Answair | November 12, 2019
Philippe Der Arslanian shares his take from IATA's recent Airline Industry Retailing Symposium in Bangkok. Read More
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News / Online
Uplift adds Carnival Cruise Line to growing list of payment option partners
By Mitra Sorrells | November 12, 2019
Carnival Cruise Line is the newest travel brand to offer financing through Uplift. Read More
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Interview / Distribution
Brand Business - Daniel Gelemovich of Volaris
By Mitra Sorrells | November 11, 2019
Daniel Gelemovich is responsible for all marketing and digital strategies for the Mexico City-based low-cost carrier. Read More
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News / Technology
The Phocuswright Conference 2019 preview - A future not fully understood
By PhocusWire | November 8, 2019
Will the brands that dominate now still be there in a future still yet to be fully defined? Yes and no. That's why the next era for the digital travel economy promises to be such a thrilling ride... Read More
Despegar reports growth in bookings and revenue, optimism from recent partner agreements
News / Distribution
Despegar reports growth in bookings and revenue, optimism from recent partner agreements
By Mitra Sorrells | November 7, 2019
Argentina-based Despegar reports gross bookings up 26% and revenue up 19% in the third quarter of 2019 compared to the same period a year earlier.    Read More
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News / Distribution
Amadeus sees growth metrics in 2019 boosted by business expansion
By Linda Fox | November 7, 2019
The travel technology giant reported a 15% increase in revenue to €4.2 billion while EBITDA climbed just over 11% to €1.8 billion in the first nine months of 2019. Read More
Tech investment from aviation continues, cybersecurity and cloud the top priorities
News / Technology
Tech investment from aviation continues, cybersecurity and cloud the top priorities
By Linda Fox | November 6, 2019
Airlines and airports are predicted to invest more than $61 billion in IT in 2019, up from the $50 billion spent last year. Read More
How do you like those apples? Easy comparison shopping with new storefront
From Our Partners / Distribution
How do you like those apples? Easy comparison shopping with new storefront
By Diane Dunigan / Lindsay Rose - Sabre Travel Network | November 6, 2019
Airlines are challenged to create and display offers in ways that are both differentiated and easy to comprehend. Travelers and travel consultants want one-stop, “apples-to-apples” comparison... Read More
MakeMyTrip reports $181M in quarterly revenue, touts growing customer base
News / Distribution
MakeMyTrip reports $181M in quarterly revenue, touts growing customer base
By Steven Lerner | November 4, 2019
The India-based online travel agency saw gross bookings grow 20.6% year-over-year to $1.5 billion, at the same time as cutting marketing expenses by 10.5% to $40.1 million. Read More
Steady progress for NDC, but what are the next hurdles to overcome?
News / Distribution
Steady progress for NDC, but what are the next hurdles to overcome?
By Linda Fox | November 4, 2019
Announcements from American Express Global Business Travel, CWT and FCM have talked up NDC - but do they really mean anything and, more importantly, what real progress is being made? Read More
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From Our Partners / Technology
Insurtech innovation can digitally transform the travel sector
By Patrick Young - Cover Genius | November 4, 2019
Digital transformation has the potential to radically reshape the world around us, from healthcare and government to banking and retail. But nowhere is the opportunity greater than in the travel sector. Read More
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News / Distribution
Hahn Air launches new flight distribution service
By Mitra Sorrells | November 4, 2019
Hahn Air Group has launched a new company to provide indirect distribution services to low-cost and regional airlines. Read More
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News / Online
Kayak enters corporate travel sector with launch of free solution
By Mitra Sorrells | November 1, 2019
Kayak is going after the small- and medium-sized corporate travel sector with the launch of Kayak for Business. Read More
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News / Distribution
Travel marketers seeing benefits of trip optimization but challenged by privacy laws
By Linda Fox | November 1, 2019
Travel marketers say they're upping their game when it comes to optimizing the customer journey across different channels. Read More
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