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News / Technology

Roadmap raises $4.6M to expand corporate travel offerings

By Jill Menze | June 1, 2018

Corporate travel management platform Roadmap has raised $4.6 million in Series A funding. Newion Investments led the round, in addition to the Roadmap founders. Read More

News / Technology

Sabre taps Microsoft to grow cloud services, expands NDC efforts

By Jill Menze | May 31, 2018

Sabre has struck a long-term deal with Microsoft to expand its cloud-based offerings. Read More

Opinion / Distribution

Coming soon to your hotel: The integrated revenue generation team

By Max Starkov, HEBS Digital & Scott Dahl, Ecole Hôtelière de Lausann | May 31, 2018

The hospitality industry is enjoying its longest expansion and healthiest growth in decades, yet there are some troubling trends beginning to surface that threaten profitability and overall performance. Read More

Interview / Distribution

Europe Travel Battleground 2018: AdsHotel

By PhocusWire | May 31, 2018

Filippo Fasolo, CEO of AdsHotel, pitches the business at Phocuswright Europe 2018, then takes questions from PhocusWire. Read More

News / Distribution

Amadeus to roll out NDC-led online travel agency platform

By Kevin May | May 31, 2018

Travix is the latest intermediary to be recruited by Amadeus to help build out services based on New Distribution Capability protocols. Read More

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Interview / Online

In The Big Chair - T.J. Clark of TurnKey Vacation Rentals

By Mitra Sorrells | May 30, 2018

T.J. Clark co-founded the company in 2013 to provide vacation rental homeowners and guests a consistent, high-end experience similar to a fine hotel. It now has 400 employees and more than 3,500... Read More

News / Online

Tracking traveler dollars: Airbnb vs. hotel chains and cruise lines

By Jill Menze | May 30, 2018

Furthering its sustainable tourism initiatives, Airbnb has released a new report tracking how traveler-spent dollars are allocated across different types of accommodations. The findings claim Airbnb... Read More

News / Distribution

Qantas goes big on NDC-led distribution platform

By Kevin May | May 29, 2018

Qantas is waving a big NDC flag this week after launching a new technology service built on the new distribution standards created by IATA. Read More

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News / Online

VIDEO: Activities web agencies on a hot 2018 for the sector

By PhocusWire | May 29, 2018

This year has been a fascinating one for a sector that, pre-April, was already billed as one of the most interesting in the industry. Read More

News / Distribution

Are airlines ready for an NDC-enabled future?

By Jill Menze | May 29, 2018

As traveler needs are shifting, airlines are being forced to take stock of the current distribution landscape. Read More

News / Technology

QOTW: Something about legacy and innovation

By PhocusWire | May 25, 2018

Quote from Rashesh Jethi, SVP of engineering for Americas and head of innovation for Airlines at Amadeus IT Group. Read More

News / Technology

Why innovation starts with the travel experience

By Jill Menze | May 25, 2018

As an industry representing 10% of jobs globally and on track to reach $1.5 trillion in gross bookings by 2020, the travel market is one that’s ripe for innovation and disruption. Read More

From Our Partners / Online

Deliver great choice and personalized content to inspire travelers

By Robert Brown - Travelport | May 24, 2018

There’s no denying that online travel commerce is big business and travel bookings are the single biggest component of all ecommerce businesses. Read More