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Amadeus to roll out NDC-led online travel agency platform
News / Distribution
Amadeus to roll out NDC-led online travel agency platform
By Kevin May | May 31, 2018
Travix is the latest intermediary to be recruited by Amadeus to help build out services based on New Distribution Capability protocols. Read More
Rategain on a utopian vision for revenue management
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Rategain on a utopian vision for revenue management
By PhocusWire | May 30, 2018
Revenue management is a discipline in the travel industry that has evolved exponentially in both sophistication and importance over recent years. Read More
Qantas goes big on NDC-led distribution platform
News / Distribution
Qantas goes big on NDC-led distribution platform
By Kevin May | May 29, 2018
Qantas is waving a big NDC flag this week after launching a new technology service built on the new distribution standards created by IATA. Read More
Are airlines ready for an NDC-enabled future?
News / Distribution
Are airlines ready for an NDC-enabled future?
By Jill Menze | May 29, 2018
As traveler needs are shifting, airlines are being forced to take stock of the current distribution landscape. Read More
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News / Technology
QOTW: Something about legacy and innovation
By PhocusWire | May 25, 2018
Quote from Rashesh Jethi, SVP of engineering for Americas and head of innovation for Airlines at Amadeus IT Group. Read More
Why innovation starts with the travel experience
News / Technology
Why innovation starts with the travel experience
By Jill Menze | May 25, 2018
As an industry representing 10% of jobs globally and on track to reach $1.5 trillion in gross bookings by 2020, the travel market is one that’s ripe for innovation and disruption. Read More
Deliver great choice and personalized content to inspire travelers
From Our Partners / Online
Deliver great choice and personalized content to inspire travelers
By Robert Brown - Travelport | May 24, 2018
There’s no denying that online travel commerce is big business and travel bookings are the single biggest component of all ecommerce businesses. Read More
Kayak now helps travelers get compensation for delayed flights
News / Online
Kayak now helps travelers get compensation for delayed flights
By Mitra Sorrells | May 23, 2018
Travelers who book flights anywhere in the United States on Kayak now have instant access to automated flight monitoring and compensation assistance from Service. Read More
Ctrip takes revenue boost from Chinese outbound travelers
News / Distribution
Ctrip takes revenue boost from Chinese outbound travelers
By Mitra Sorrells | May 23, 2018
Ctrip, China’s largest online travel agency, posted strong financial results for the first quarter of 2018.   Read More
VIDEO: Google on its progress in travel so far (read: substantial)
News / Online
VIDEO: Google on its progress in travel so far (read: substantial)
By PhocusWire | May 22, 2018
Google has lots of folk in a senior leadership positions who have some degree of responsibility for its focus on travel. Read More
Security series part 3 biometrics
News / Technology
Unlocking travel security, part 3: Biometric ID
By Mitra Sorrells | May 21, 2018
For the first two installments of our series on privacy and security, we have looked at cybersecurity for travel brands and the upcoming GDPR deadline – two topics related to data. But privacy and... Read More
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News / Distribution
Lufthansa claims Travix deal is NDC vision in reality
By Kevin May | May 21, 2018
German airline group Lufthansa is touting a new partnership with Travix to showcase its distribution strategy within the wider framework of what NDC can achieve. Read More
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News / Technology
The Phocuswright Conference 2018: Introducing the Power Paradox
By PhocusWire | May 17, 2018
Travel’s biggest have never been bigger. So much market power for so few. This status quo is unprecedented. Dominance defines the state of things. Read More
ADARA CYI framework
News / Online
ADARA launches new personalization framework for travel brands
By Mitra Sorrells | May 16, 2018
Enterprise travel data solution provider ADARA has created a new framework to hep brands deliver personalized experiences to their customers. Read More
Travelport digital engagement
News / Technology
Technology is driving "tidal wave of change" for booming travel industry
By Mitra Sorrells | May 15, 2018
The combination of strong economies around the world and rapid developments in technology are causing significant, fundamental changes in the business of travel.   Read More
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