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How the corporate travel industry is tackling climate change

By Linda Fox | January 22, 2020

The corporate travel community is tackling climate change with a focus on education, open dialogues and reducing carbon by traveling less. Read More

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Increased focus on offers and customer service are top asks from travelers

By Linda Fox | January 22, 2020

A global survey of travelers from Expedia Partner Solutions highlights the most important booking, payment and customer service factors. Read More

News / Technology

ARC boosts corporate travel services with majority stake in NuTravel

By Mitra Sorrells | January 22, 2020

ARC has taken a majority stake in NuTravel to accelerate delivery of omnichannel solutions for corporate travel. Read More

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EbixCash partners with Amadeus, looks to grow in APAC and UAE

By Linda Fox | January 21, 2020

As part of its expansion strategy in Asia Pacific and the United Arab Emirates, EbixCash has partnered with Amadeus for access to technology and travel content. Read More

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Consumers plan to fly less as climate change concerns hit home

By Linda Fox | January 21, 2020

Research from the European Investment Bank reveals consumers plan to reduce their flying. Read More

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Future IPO a "strong possibility" for SiteMinder as it lands fresh funding

By Linda Fox | January 16, 2020

SiteMinder lands significant fresh investment valuing the company at around $762 million and the prospect of a public listing in the future. Read More

News / Online

Industry veteran launches new boutique OTA

By Mitra Sorrells | January 16, 2020

Industry veteran Jeff Klee is launching a new online travel agency, Qtrip, that will eventually replace his original site, CheapAir. Read More

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Ryanair wins legal ruling against Skyscanner over display of fares

By Linda Fox | January 16, 2020

Ryanair granted interim injunctions against Skyscanner.de in a Hamburg court. Read More

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Hotels stuck in a market where online travel agency rate issues still burn

By Kevin May | January 16, 2020

In a series of questions posed to participants on a recent webinar hosted by PhocusWire with wholesaler Hotelbeds, hotels indicated a range of issues that still exist around rate parity. Read More

News / Online

SAP Concur shuts down metasearch engine Hipmunk

By Jill Menze | January 14, 2020

SAP Concur says it is “retiring” both the consumer-facing Hipmunk product as well as travel and expense product Concur Hipmunk and will stop supporting the brand on January 23. Read More

News / Startups

Comtravo gets Microsoft venture fund on board with €9M round

By Linda Fox | January 14, 2020

The investment comes from Microsoft’s venture fund M12 and Joop Drechsel, former CEO of BCD Travel, who joins Comtravo’s board, as well as a number of other investors. Read More