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Travel groups warn of fewer trips if U.S. adopts plan to lower credit card fees
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Travel groups warn of fewer trips if U.S. adopts plan to lower credit card fees
By Johanna Jainchill and Robert Silk – Travel Weekly | April 19, 2024
A proposal to lower credit card fees could have the unintended consequence of reducing travel by cutting into the funds that support loyalty programs, data from the U.S. Travel Association shows.   Read More
Delta partners with Accelya, Google on new NDC plans
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Delta partners with Accelya, Google on new NDC plans
By D.J. Catron | April 18, 2024
The last of the three major U.S. airlines to embrace modern retailing and distribution announced the partners it will work with, including IATA and ARC. Read More
Skyports lands $110M for air taxi infrastructure development in Dubai
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Skyports lands $110M for air taxi infrastructure development in Dubai
By Linda Fox | April 17, 2024
After announcing a deal to develop vertiports in Dubai earlier this year, Skyports has received investment from ACS Group to help build the air taxi infrastructure. Read More
Google spotlights more sustainable ways to travel
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Google spotlights more sustainable ways to travel
By D.J. Catron | April 17, 2024
Google is launching new and expanded features in its Maps and Search functions for users seeking more sustainable travel options.   Read More
Is technology bringing the "perfect trip" nearer?
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Is technology bringing the "perfect trip" nearer?
By Linda Fox | April 17, 2024
PhocusWire talks to Steve Singh, Concur co-founder and former CEO turned travel startup investor, on how technology is keeping the drive for the "perfect trip" alive. Read More
Trip.com Group’s Trip.Biz launches business travel booking app
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Trip.com Group’s Trip.Biz launches business travel booking app
By Morgan Hines | April 15, 2024
Trip.Biz, a digital travel management company, aims to revolutionize the organization of business travel. Read More
Scandinavian airline market excels, but risks remain
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Scandinavian airline market excels, but risks remain
By Phocuswright Research | April 15, 2024
The outlook in the Scandinavia travel market through 2027 is positive, with double-digit growth expected each year, but there are many factors that threaten a sustained recovery. Read More
Delta prepares to launch NDC solution “anchored around servicing”
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Delta prepares to launch NDC solution “anchored around servicing”
By Mitra Sorrells | April 11, 2024
Next week Delta will reveal the technology companies it is working with that are helping to create its NDC solution. Read More
ATPCO takes next step to enable more dynamic offer creation for airlines
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ATPCO takes next step to enable more dynamic offer creation for airlines
By Mitra Sorrells | April 11, 2024
ATPCO's new "Product Catalogue" is an electronic record of all products and services offered by an airline that can be used to simplify the creation of an offer. Read More
How airlines are thinking about technology investment in 2024
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How airlines are thinking about technology investment in 2024
By Linda Fox | April 11, 2024
A study from Amadeus reveals 64% of airlines are expecting to spend more on technology in 2024, with 46% of low-cost carriers anticipating a moderate increase and 54% of full-service carriers expecting... Read More
Chinese travelers increasingly using apps, social media for trip planning, led by Gen Z women
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Chinese travelers increasingly using apps, social media for trip planning, led by Gen Z women
By D.J. Catron | April 11, 2024
China Trading Desk’s quarterly Travel Sentiment Survey finds Chinese travelers are increasingly using travel applications like CTrip and Qunar and social media sites like Xiaohongshu and Douyin,... Read More
Travel experiences, dynamic pricing and lessons for airlines
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Travel experiences, dynamic pricing and lessons for airlines
By Jitendra Sindhwani - IBS Software | April 9, 2024
How popular events such as the total solar eclipse and Taylor Swift's Eras Tour throw a spotlight on the challenges of dynamic pricing. Read More
Who should own the travel customer?
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Who should own the travel customer?
By Norm Rose - Phocuswright Research | April 8, 2024
A full, inter-operational digital ID ecosystem will be required to truly reap the benefits of frictionless travel. Read More
How travel clubs are driving revenue, loyalty and customer experience
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How travel clubs are driving revenue, loyalty and customer experience
By PhocusWire | April 8, 2024
Custom Travel Solutions founder Mike Putman explains the benefits of a travel club and how brands are using this type of offering to drive revenue and loyalty. Read More
Southwest Airlines' CIO on plans for its $1.7B technology investment
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Southwest Airlines' CIO on plans for its $1.7B technology investment
By Linda Fox | April 8, 2024
Southwest Airlines SVP of technology and chief information officer Lauren Woods discusses the carrier's approach to its tech investments, disruption and modernization through cloud and AI. Read More
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