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VIDEO: eDreams Odigeo on staying competitive, expanding markets
News / Online
VIDEO: eDreams Odigeo on staying competitive, expanding markets
By Jill Menze | November 23, 2018
Although eDreams Odigeo holds the title as number one in flights in Europe, it falls behind Expedia and Booking.com in market share. Read More
Lufthansa sees momentum for NDC in 2019, introduces incentives to drive adoption
News / Distribution
Lufthansa sees momentum for NDC in 2019, introduces incentives to drive adoption
By Linda Fox | November 22, 2018
Lufthansa is expecting bookings via its NDC channels to gain momentum in the next year as an increasing number of travel agencies sign up. Read More
Technically Speaking - Bobby Healy of CarTrawler
Interview / Distribution
Technically Speaking - Bobby Healy of CarTrawler
By Jill Menze | November 21, 2018
A seasoned tech investor and entrepreneur - and outspoken Google opponent - Bobby Healy has helped steer the technological vision of CarTrawler since joining in 2005. Read More
VIDEO: JetBlue Tech Ventures on a new focus for airlines
News / Startups
VIDEO: JetBlue Tech Ventures on a new focus for airlines
By Kevin May | November 21, 2018
With a string of investments under its wing, JetBlue Technology Ventures has become a pioneer in the aviation-investing-in-startups space in recent years. Read More
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News / Technology
VIDEO: IBM on how blockchain will - and won't - impact travel
By Mitra Sorrells | November 20, 2018
When it comes to blockchain, focus on the business concepts and not the technology. Read More
GoEuro ferries flights
News / Distribution
After latest funding round, GoEuro adds ferries, flight booking
By Mitra Sorrells | November 20, 2018
Less than a month after raising $150 million in new funding, GoEuro is adding new services to its multimodal travel platform.   Read More
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Seamless order servicing in an NDC world
By Vanessa Gonzalez, JP Olmos and Ashley Schneider - Sabre | November 19, 2018
An offer is only as good as the experience you deliver. Imagine purchasing a recommended product on Amazon, expecting to receive it in two days, only to find out the package was lost in the mail. Read More
VIDEO: Inside the brains of online travel financial analysts
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VIDEO: Inside the brains of online travel financial analysts
By Kevin May | November 19, 2018
Online travel brands generally get most of the attention on their financial performance when reporting their latest earnings four times a year. Read More
Online travel agency and distribution titans lead inaugural Hall Of Fame
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Online travel agency and distribution titans lead inaugural Hall Of Fame
By PhocusWire | November 19, 2018
Travelocity founding vice chairman Jim Hornthal and Air Canada distribution chief Al Lenza were inducted into the Phocuswright Hall Of Fame last week. Read More
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VIDEO: Skyscanner CEO on mobile, Ctrip and meta disruptors
By PhocusWire | November 14, 2018
In a conversation with PhocusWire editor in chief Kevin May at the 2018 Phocuswright Conference, Skyscanner CEO Bryan Dove says he believes there's a "100%" chance another company could come along and... Read More
Sabre to acquire Farelogix in $360M deal, touts benefits to entire industry
News / Distribution
Sabre to acquire Farelogix in $360M deal, touts benefits to entire industry
By Linda Fox | November 14, 2018
Sabre acquires Farelogix to accelerate its next-gen distribution strategy, with claims that the NDC champion is due to bring in $40 million in revenue on an annual basis. Read More
Travel fans are engaged on Instagram, but can brands keep up?
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Travel fans are engaged on Instagram, but can brands keep up?
November 14, 2018
Travel fans on Instagram consume more content than other audiences but it remains a tough channel for brands to crack. Read More
REPORT: Virtual interlining - seizing the opportunity for airlines and airports
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REPORT: Virtual interlining - seizing the opportunity for airlines and airports
By PhocusWire | November 12, 2018
Interlining in aviation, where passengers can connect between partner carriers, is on the cusp of significant change - and for the better. Read More
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Interview / Distribution
Technically Speaking - Rajnish Kumar of Ixigo
By Mitra Sorrells | November 9, 2018
Ixigo CTO Rajnish Kumar co-founded the travel marketplace in 2007. The platform provides price comparison and booking for flights, hotels, trains, busses and holiday packages. Ixigo now has 90 million... Read More
SITA acquires MEXIA to further improve passenger management tech
News / Technology
SITA acquires MEXIA to further improve passenger management tech
By Linda Fox | November 8, 2018
SITA is boosting its passenger management capabilities with the acquisition of MEXIA. Read More
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