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Lufthansa says other airlines will follow GDS surcharge move

By Kevin May | March 17, 2016

Lufthansa claims the impact of its controversial fee imposed on bookings via Global Distribution Systems has been neutral on revenue since its introduction in 2015. The Euro 16 surcharge began in S Read More

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Lufthansa talks up direct connect as big corporate agency comes on-board

By Kevin May | March 11, 2016

Lufthansa claims it has achieved more progress with "B2B direct connections" in the last six months than in the previous five years. The airline group said during the ITB event in Berlin this week Read More

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Trekksoft fjords, SiteMinder gets IBC, Sabre signs EasyJet and Bangkok Airways, and more...

By PhocusWire | February 29, 2016

This is a roundup for product news and announcements for travel DISTRIBUTION in tourism and hospitality for February 2016. Monday 29 February 2016: Trekksoft sails into Fjord Norway The tour Read More

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Amadeus 2015 revenues get close to Euro 4 billion

By Martin Cowen | February 26, 2016

The North America and Asia-Pacific regions are the star performers for Amadeus' distribution and IT units respectively, with results for 2015 across its entire business showing double-digit growth in Read More

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Interview with Amadeus' new head of R&D in the Americas

By Sean O'Neil | February 25, 2016

R&D is the bad conscience of the travel industry. Everyone knows they should be future-proofing by investing in new technologies and processes. But for many companies, it's too tempting to just st Read More

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Startup pitch: Hepstar, an insurance distributor, nets $2 million and eyes expansion

By Sean O'Neil | February 23, 2016

Hepstar, a Cape Town startup whose technology helps to distribute insurance ancillary products, has received a $2 million equity investment from Amadeus Capital Partners. Founded in 2013, Hepstar h Read More

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Amadeus brings TripHobo into Next startup circle

By Kevin May | February 22, 2016

Amadeus Next, an incubator-style division focused on nurturing startups in Asia-Pacific, has enlisted TripHobo to its portfolio of new businesses. The trip planning and itinerary service will join Read More

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Why airlines can’t ignore the power of social capital seekers

By Sponsored Content | February 17, 2016

We have entered a new era in travel: the age of traveler power. To serve a more informed, influential, always-connected traveler, the travel industry - and especially airlines - need to deliver a more Read More

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Amadeus opens virtual wallet to help agents make payment

By Linda Fox | February 14, 2016

Amadeus has boosted virtual payment capabilities for agents with the launch of a pre-paid card service. The system, Amadeus B2BWallet Prepaid, aims to help the agency community reduce fraud and mak Read More

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Lufthansa casts doubt on claims of fall after introduction of GDS surcharge

By Kevin May | February 4, 2016

UPDATE: A Lufthansa official says: “These figures only represent the volume of bookings made though the GTMC channels and do not take account of increases in the bookings through other avenues. Th Read More

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Travelport signs Jambojet, GlobalStar hails Cabforce, Tripadvisor adds Starwood, and more...

By PhocusWire | January 27, 2016

This is a roundup for product news and announcements for travel DISTRIBUTION in tourism and hospitality for January 2016. Wednesday 27 January Travelport sweet on Jambojet Jambojet, a no-fr Read More

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Navigating the paradox of constant and change

By Sponsored Content | January 26, 2016

For many, embarking on a new year includes looking back at the year that was while also anticipating the one that lies ahead. Every year in the travel industry, the winds of change end up blowing in n Read More

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Amadeus tries to reassure Navitaire's airline customers

By Sean O'Neil | January 15, 2016

Amadeus knows how to win a victory, but does it know how to exploit it? In July 2015, the Madrid-based travel technology giant said it would acquire Navitaire, a low-cost hosting platform for airli Read More

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Crack the code of ethical travel by using social data

By Kevin May | January 8, 2016

Technology and the ability to mine data and social behaviour will be at the heart of attempts by companies to reach the caring hearts of so-called ethical travellers. Amadeus has been examining the w Read More

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Six investments in - Amadeus Ventures on home runs and being hands on

By Linda Fox | December 21, 2015

Amadeus Ventures, a fund for early stage travel startups, is about to add a seventh startup to its portfolio, probably in Asia. The two-year old initiative has so far invested in six newbies includ Read More

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