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American tightens mileage earning rules to motivate NDC, direct bookings

By Mitra Sorrells | February 20, 2024

American's new rules for earning miles and points, which go into effect for tickets issued May 1, are part of the carrier's strategy to get 100% of its bookings through internet-based channels. ... Read More

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Sabre notes 2023 improvements, cloud migration and tech cost savings on track

By Linda Fox | February 15, 2024

Adjusted EBITDA for the technology and distribution company was $96 million for the quarter and $337 for the full year, up from $65 million in 2022. The gains were attributed to increases in travel... Read More

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Lighthouse expands into distribution by acquiring Stardekk

By Derek Catron | February 15, 2024

Lighthouse said the acquisition enables it to offer dynamic distribution management capabilities focused on improving booking conversion and revenue optimization for independent hotels. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: Sleap.io is a blockchain-based hotel booking platform

By Mitra Sorrells | February 14, 2024

Founded in 2023, Sleap.io has more than 350,000 hotels on its platform and accepts payment in more than 200 cryptocurrencies. Read More

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Amadeus acquires biometrics specialist Vision-Box for €320M

By Linda Fox | January 31, 2024

Amadeus is adding biometric border control to its services with its acquisition of Vision-Box. Read More

News / Online

CEO Spotlight - Peter Kern of Expedia Group

By Mitra Sorrells | January 29, 2024

In a discussion last week at the ALIS event, Expedia Group CEO Peter Kern covers a range of topics including generative AI, next steps for One Key, customer acquisition strategies, global growth and... Read More

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American Airlines doubles down on digital distribution strategy

By Linda Fox | January 25, 2024

American Airlines said 80% of bookings currently come via internet-based channels with 65% of that coming from its website and mobile app. Read More

Opinion / Technology

5 truths for travel marketers: 2024 update

By Jared Alster - Dune7 | January 23, 2024

Generative AI is both friend and foe for travel marketers, and Google remains the dominant search player. Read on as Dune7's Jared Alster updates on the travel marketing truths he laid down in 2023. Read More

News / Startups

Travel investors on the funding dynamics in 2024

By Linda Fox | January 22, 2024

Travel investors Derive Ventures and Inovia share insight on the funding landscape for 2024 with additional perspective from travel startups. Read More

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Musement brings tours and activities to EasyJet

By Linda Fox | January 16, 2024

The deal builds on an existing partnership with EasyJet Holidays, which has been in place for more than a year. Read More

Opinion / Technology

How technology can help airlines meet traveler expectations

By Andrew Wilcock - Accelya | January 12, 2024

With the aviation industry continuing to chart its course to recovery, it's critical airlines adopt cutting-edge technology solutions to ensure their competitiveness in this evolving landscape. Read More

News / Technology

Record online direct bookings are driving innovation in hospitality, survey finds

By Morgan Hines & Derek Catron | January 11, 2024

The hotel industry is making strides when it comes to digitalization, but there's still plenty of room to grow, according to a recent report from H2c. Read More

News / Distribution

Amtrav dishes data on American Airlines NDC strategy

By Linda Fox | January 10, 2024

In April 2023, American Airlines removed many of its lowest fares from traditional distribution channels enabling only working with NDC channels to access the content. Read More

News / Distribution

How global consumer trends are impacting travel

By Linda Fox | January 8, 2024

We look at how Euromonitor's global consumer trends are playing out in the travel industry. Read More

News / Online

Travel veterans Kaufer, Lugli, Misunas on GenAI, social media, diversity and more

By Mitra Sorrells | January 5, 2024

While Flo Lugli, Kathy Misunas and Steve Kaufer are no longer in operational roles in travel, they are still very tuned in to what is happening across the industry. Read More

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