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Marriott and Expedia's battle over commissions could trigger industry-wide overhaul
News / Distribution
Marriott and Expedia's battle over commissions could trigger industry-wide overhaul
By Linda Fox | January 8, 2019
Expedia and Marriott are said to be near agreement on fee negotiations, other large hotel players are... Read More
Marriott says 383 million, not original 500 million figure, guest records hit in hack
News / Technology
Marriott says 383 million, not original 500 million figure, guest records hit in hack
By Linda Fox | January 7, 2019
Marriott adjusts the numbers around those affected by the data attack.... Read More
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News / Distribution
Online marketplaces gaining momentum in tours booking race
By Linda Fox | January 4, 2019
Tour and activity bookings through online marketplaces increased in 2018 compared to 2017.... Read More
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News / Distribution
RedAwning eyes boost for multi-unit properties through Google Hotel Ads
By Linda Fox | January 2, 2019
Vacation rental specialist RedAwning has launched Google Hotel Ads for the multi-unit... Read More
STARTUP STAGE: Bookaway wants to bring ground transportation online in developing countries
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Bookaway wants to bring ground transportation online in developing countries
By Linda Fox | December 24, 2018
Bookaway offers ground transportation options for travelers in developing countries where content is... Read More
ETTSA takes antitrust complaint against Lufthansa to the European Commission
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ETTSA takes antitrust complaint against Lufthansa to the European Commission
By Linda Fox | December 20, 2018
ETTSA, the lobbying body for GDSs and OTAs, has filed another complaint with the European Commission... Read More
Travelers want more payment options and greater pricing transparency in online shopping
News / Online
Travelers want more payment options and greater pricing transparency in online shopping
By Linda Fox | December 19, 2018
Travelers are seeking a wider range of payment methods as well as greater transparency online... Read More
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Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Davinci TS wants to bring group hotel bookings into the 21st century
By Linda Fox | December 19, 2018
Davinci TS is a platform for the booking and management of group bookings in hotels. It aims to... Read More
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News / Technology
Amadeus and Points International integrate tech to boost airline loyalty offering
By Linda Fox | December 17, 2018
Amadeus has partnered with Points International enabling the integration of its... Read More
QOTW: Something about speaking up for voice
News / Online
QOTW: Something about speaking up for voice
By Linda Fox | December 14, 2018
Quote from Stephen Taylor, SVP of enterprise at Sojern, in an article on PhocusWire this week.... Read More
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Tracking travel startup funding rounds and acquisitions in Q3
October 16, 2026
Tracking travel startup funding rounds and acquisitions in Q3
Travel startup funding rounds were elusive in Q3, while acquisitions were more abundant.... Read More
SITA to acquire Collins Aerospace's airport IT business
October 15, 2026
SITA to acquire Collins Aerospace's airport IT business
Collins Aerospace's airport IT unit provides passenger processing, baggage and airport operations... Read More