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Surveying the travel startup landscape, part 3: The support systems
News / Startups
Surveying the travel startup landscape, part 3: The support systems
By Mitra Sorrells | August 20, 2018
In the last few years, several support programs have launched to help entrepreneurs evaluate, develop and grow their innovative ventures across every aspect of travel and tourism.  Read More
Amadeus eyes $7BN market with TravelClick-bolstered hotel strategy
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Amadeus eyes $7BN market with TravelClick-bolstered hotel strategy
By Kevin May | August 15, 2018
Amadeus says the acquisition of TravelClick is a key element to support "double-digit growth" of its hospitality business. Read More
Amadeus ups the hospitality ante with TravelClick deal
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Amadeus ups the hospitality ante with TravelClick deal
By Marisa Garcia | August 13, 2018
Amadeus has announced plans to buy TravelClick for $1.52 billion from private equity investment firm Thoma Bravo, in an effort to grow its footprint in the hospitality sector.  The purchase gives Am Read More
Amadeus confirms acquisition of TravelClick for $1.52B
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Amadeus confirms acquisition of TravelClick for $1.52B
By Jill Menze | August 10, 2018
As speculated last week, Amadeus is buying hotel technology provider TravelClick in a $1.52 billion deal. Read More
As travel distribution evolves, Amadeus looks at its own approach
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As travel distribution evolves, Amadeus looks at its own approach
By Linda Fox | August 9, 2018
Amadeus is building out its Live Travel Space platform to keep itself and its customers at pace with the evolving consumer landscape. Read More
Travel management giants sign up to Amadeus NDC-X program
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Travel management giants sign up to Amadeus NDC-X program
By Linda Fox | August 8, 2018
American Express Global Business Travel and Carlson Wagonlit Travel are partners for NDC pilots with both Amadeus and Sabre. Read More
Sabre and Amadeus add TMCs to their NDC programmes
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Sabre and Amadeus add TMCs to their NDC programmes
By Rob Gill | August 7, 2018
Sabre is to work with American Airlines and leading global TMCs to develop new solutions based around NDC standards. The Texas-based travel technology firm is launching the Beyond NDC programme in Read More
Amadeus in talks for major deal to acquire TravelClick
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Amadeus in talks for major deal to acquire TravelClick
By Kevin May | August 2, 2018
Amadeus has signalled its intent to further challenge rival Sabre in the hotel technology arena with a potential deal to buy TravelClick. Read More
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News / Distribution
Norwegian Airlines counting on third-party distribution as it eyes new markets
By Linda Fox | July 31, 2018
Norwegian Airlines doesn't see its distribution mix changing materially as it enters new markets. Read More
Amadeus sees drop in western Europe agency bookings
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Amadeus sees drop in western Europe agency bookings
By Marisa Garcia | July 30, 2018
Amadeus' latest earnings show that revenues and EBITDA are up, despite a drop in volumes and share from travel agency air bookings in western Europe. Top-line figures for the six months to end-June Read More
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Amadeus reports revenue and profit growth for first half of 2018
By Linda Fox | July 27, 2018
Amadeus has reported gains in revenue and profit for the first six months of 2018. Read More
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News / Technology
Payment innovation slow in travel but consumer demand is driving change
By Linda Fox | July 26, 2018
Travel companies are slow to invest in payment innovation despite demand from consumers for wider options. Read More
Industry running scared of payment tech innovation
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Industry running scared of payment tech innovation
By Marisa Garcia | July 26, 2018
A new study by PYMNTS and Amadeus shows that there is a nervousness in the industry around changing payment processing structures, despite an awareness that there could be material bottom-line benefit Read More
Norwegian starts to grow outside Scandinavia
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Norwegian starts to grow outside Scandinavia
By Marisa Garcia | July 25, 2018
Oslo-based low-cost carrier Norwegian has recently renewed its distribution agreement with Amadeus and added the recently launched Norwegian Air Argentina which has been approved to serve over 150 rou Read More
Amadeus tackles the psychology of conversion
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Amadeus tackles the psychology of conversion
By Marisa Garcia | July 18, 2018
Amadeus has published a report which shines a light on traveller motivation and the cognitive processes that lead to conversions. The old saying ‘you’re spoiled for choice,’ plays a significant role i Read More