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News / Technology

15below gets investment from LDC to accelerate growth

By Mitra Sorrells | March 1, 2024

Founded in 2000, 15below currently works with more than 60 airlines, rail operators, travel agencies and TMCs and partners with Amadeus and Navitaire. Read More

News / Online

AirAsia integrates fintech ancillaries from Hopper B2B solution HTS

By Mitra Sorrells | February 29, 2024

The new "cancel for any reason" option will launch later this year for customers that book non-refundable fares on the AirAsia MOVE app and at airasia.com. Read More

News / Distribution

Amadeus 2023 revenue hits €5.4B, expects growth from Vision-Box acquisition

By Linda Fox | February 28, 2024

Amadeus revenue in Q4 increased 18% to almost €1.4 billion with EBITDA up 18% to €469 million and a 47% increase in profit to €210 million. Read More

News / Technology

IAG makes massive e-SAF purchase from Twelve in sustainability effort

By Morgan Hines | February 28, 2024

International Airlines Group has entered a 14-year contract with Twelve, purchasing 260 million gallons of an alternative, sustainable fuel to power five European airlines. Read More

From Our Partners / Distribution

Why an effective payments strategy is critical for airlines

By PhocusWire | February 28, 2024

UATP president and CEO Ralph Kaiser explains how airlines and travel brands can use payments to drive growth, serve new markets and reduce costs. Read More

Opinion / Technology

How technology can help travelers in a time of crisis

By Adam St. John – Sitata | February 26, 2024

The technology needed to keep travelers informed and safe during unexpected crises already exists today. Travel insurance is the sector that holds the key to democratizing the benefits of duty of care... Read More

News / Online

Booking Holdings will appeal $530M fine by Spanish competition authority

By Mitra Sorrells | February 22, 2024

Booking Holdings reported its fourth quarter and full year 2023 earnings late Thursday, with records across multiple financial metrics including revenue that soared 40% higher than 2019. Read More

News / Startups

Chooose gets investment from BP, partners to help airlines decarbonize

By Linda Fox | February 22, 2024

Chooose and BP will help airlines with digital solutions to scale sustainable aviation fuel programs. Read More

News / Technology

AI check-in: MakeMyTrip sees conversion boost from AI implementations

By Morgan Hines | February 22, 2024

MakeMyTrip group chief technology officer Sanjay Mohan discusses what the company is learning - and the business impacts - from its artificial intelligence strategy. Read More

News / Technology

American tightens mileage earning rules to motivate NDC, direct bookings

By Mitra Sorrells | February 20, 2024

American's new rules for earning miles and points, which go into effect for tickets issued May 1, are part of the carrier's strategy to get 100% of its bookings through internet-based channels. ... Read More

News / Online

CEO Spotlight - Damian Scokin of Despegar

By Linda Fox | February 20, 2024

In a discussion with PhocusWire, Despegar CEO Damian Scokin talks about carrying momentum from 2023 into the year ahead, the role of artificial intelligence and growth opportunities for the Latin... Read More

News / Online

Deal with Ryanair furthers TUI’s plans for global booking platform

By Derek Catron | February 15, 2024

All Ryanair flights will soon be bookable directly with TUI and can be combined with the German-based travel company’s full offerings. Read More

News / Distribution

Sabre notes 2023 improvements, cloud migration and tech cost savings on track

By Linda Fox | February 15, 2024

Adjusted EBITDA for the technology and distribution company was $96 million for the quarter and $337 for the full year, up from $65 million in 2022. The gains were attributed to increases in travel... Read More

News / Distribution

Mobility specialist CMAC Group acquired by ComfortDelGro for £80M

By Linda Fox | February 13, 2024

United Kingdom-based CMAC manages journeys for almost 3 million travelers through partnerships with airlines, train operators and corporations. It also offers private and ride-share transfer at... Read More

News / Technology

Priceline expands generative AI chatbot across all products on its platform

By Mitra Sorrells | February 13, 2024

Priceline said it has created more than 30 new features built on intelligence it has gathered from millions of customers that have used the technology since it debuted in June. Read More

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