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Get a comprehensive view of what’s shaping the global airline landscape—from new fleet technologies and route expansions to loyalty program shifts and retailing transformations. Our coverage highlights how carriers are adapting to economic pressures, regulatory changes, and emerging consumer trends through digital tools, automation, and enhanced service models.

News / Online

Omio acquires fellow multi-modal platform Rome2rio

By Kevin May | October 31, 2019

Rome2rio had previously raised a modest $3.1 million in funding - a tiny amount compared to the larger Omio with its $300 million over the course of a number of rounds. Read More

News / Online

Southeast Asia a “melting pot of trends” in online travel

By Mitra Sorrells | October 30, 2019

Travel companies are expanding their offerings and forging partnerships to stay ahead in the fast-changing market of Southeast Asia. Read More

News / Distribution

Duffel raises additional $30M to launch new distribution platform

By Steven Lerner | October 28, 2019

Index Ventures led the round, with previous investors Benchmark and Blossom participating, resulting in a total of $56 million raised by the U.K.-based company. Read More

From Our Partners / Online

Why zero‐friction is the future of the travel industry

By Facebook Business | October 24, 2019

The modern traveler expects nothing less than a frictionless experience and the travel companies that deliver this have the best chance of thriving in the future. Read More

Interview / Distribution

How I Got Here, episode 10 - Robert Albert of Routehappy

By Kevin May | October 24, 2019

We've hit double figures for the HIGH podcast. Joining hosts David Litwak of Mozio and PhocusWire's Kevin May is Robert Albert, CEO of Routehappy. Read More

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News / Technology

ATPCO makes breakthrough in rich content strategy with signing of Amadeus and Sabre

By Mitra Sorrells | October 23, 2019

ATPCO has signed agreements with Sabre and Amadeus that allow the two companies to distribute and integrate Routehappy Rich Content. Read More

News / Online

Q&A: Agoda CMO on how it tackles Southeast Asia

By Jill Menze | October 23, 2019

Agoda chief marketing officer Ittai Chorev discusses how the platform tries to deliver on what customers want, how new features like Mix and Save have played out, its partnership with Grab and more. Read More

Interview / Online

In The Big Chair - Ross Veitch of Wego

By Mitra Sorrells | October 22, 2019

Ross Veitch is CEO of Wego, the travel marketplace he co-founded with Craig Hewett in 2005 in Singapore. Read More

News / Online

Agoda CEO on moving beyond accommodation and forging unorthodox partnerships

By Corinne Wan - WebInTravel | October 21, 2019

The OTA says it is focusing on finding the “best inventory” for its customers, operating with the “best tech” and fending off the intense competition in Asia armed with the “best weapons." Read More

Interview / Online

How I Got Here, episode 9 - Henrik Zillmer of AirHelp

By Kevin May | October 17, 2019

Entertaining, unconventional and smart - founder and CEO of AirHelp, Henrik Zillmer, joins David Litwak and Kevin May for the latest episode of the How I Got Here podcast. Read More

News / Distribution

Kayak, Wanderu expand transportation offerings through new partnership

By Jill Menze | October 16, 2019

The partnership will give consumers access to bus, train and flight options across both platforms. Read More

News / Distribution

Sabre buys airline retail platform Radixx for $110M

By Kevin May | October 16, 2019

The deal is being positioned as a mechanism to get more low-cost carriers into the Sabre fold, with Radixx's core platforms being a passenger service system and internet booking engine Read More

News / Distribution

WEBINAR REPLAY! Next steps in airline retail: mastering direct distribution

By PhocusWire | October 16, 2019

Join industry experts and leading executives to learn how carriers are advancing from digitization to retailing and shaping the digital experience around the customer. Read More