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Sabre Q2 impacted by dip in air distribution bookings
News / Distribution
Sabre Q2 impacted by dip in air distribution bookings
By Linda Fox | August 7, 2025
Declines in air distribution bookings as well as airline de-migrations impacted Sabre's second quarter... Read More
TourRadar unveils $1M fund to reward travelers and creators for content
News / Online
TourRadar unveils $1M fund to reward travelers and creators for content
By Linda Fox | August 6, 2025
The RISE fund follows the launch of TourRadar Moments, an in-app feature that enables trips to be... Read More
Hotel groups grow loyalty membership despite 'points fatigue'
News / Online
Hotel groups grow loyalty membership despite 'points fatigue'
By Linda Fox | August 5, 2025
Accor and Marriott have seen recent gains in loyalty program members as well as increases in other... Read More
OYO acquires rental management platform MadeComfy
News / Technology
OYO acquires rental management platform MadeComfy
By Linda Fox | August 4, 2025
MadeComfy secured funding of $10M two years ago and said the investment would go towards expansion... Read More
The evolution of CRM in hotels
News / Technology
The evolution of CRM in hotels
By Linda Fox | August 1, 2025
Executives from Penta Hotels and Smart Host discussed customer relationship management and the... Read More
Amadeus looks to future with ‘steady growth’ in first half of 2025
News / Distribution
Amadeus looks to future with ‘steady growth’ in first half of 2025
By Linda Fox | July 31, 2025
The company reported positive earnings for the second quarter of 2025 on the heels of a profit... Read More
Amex GBT-CWT merger set for Q3 close as DOJ drops antitrust suit
News / Distribution
Amex GBT-CWT merger set for Q3 close as DOJ drops antitrust suit
By Elizabeth West - BTN | July 30, 2025
Amex GBT initially announced its intention to acquire CWT in March 2024 but the deal hit the... Read More
Faye extends insurance to more verticals, builds out platform
News / Startups
Faye extends insurance to more verticals, builds out platform
By Linda Fox | July 30, 2025
Travel insurance provider Faye has launched a product for OTAs and reached $100 million in sales three... Read More
TakeUp scores $11M to advance revenue optimization for independent hotels
News / Startups
TakeUp scores $11M to advance revenue optimization for independent hotels
By Linda Fox | July 29, 2025
TakeUp says its technology uses causal inference AI models to continuously fine-tune pricing based on... Read More
Travel startup funding and M&A trends in Q2 2025
News / Startups
Travel startup funding and M&A trends in Q2 2025
By Linda Fox | July 29, 2025
Headlines surrounding tariffs, political uncertainty and global conflict may have tempered travel... Read More
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Southwest launches ChatGPT plugin for flight search
October 7, 2026
Southwest launches ChatGPT plugin for flight search
The plugin lets travelers shop for flights and compare fares in ChatGPT before being redirected to... Read More
Dfinitiv unveils travel loyalty experiences platform for AI assistants
October 7, 2026
Dfinitiv unveils travel loyalty experiences platform for AI assistants
Dfinitiv's loyalty program platform aims to help travel brands drive engagement and increase revenue... Read More