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Airlines edge out hotels as largest segment in U.S.

By Phocuswright Research | May 13, 2024

Direct distribution channels dominate airline sales, as suppliers embrace technological developments aimed to streamline the booking process and travel experience. Read More

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Steve Hafner on 20 years at Kayak: "The innovation isn't over yet"

By D.J. Catron | May 11, 2024

As the metasearch site passes 20 years since its launch, CEO Steve Hafner shares his views on generative AI, Kayak for Business, the future of metasearch and more. Read More

News / Startups

Katanox secures license to offer regulated payment services

By D.J. Catron | May 9, 2024

The company can now offer hotels and accommodation buyers bookings via direct bank payouts as an alternative to virtual credit cards. Read More

News / Distribution

Wego creates new bedbank focused on Middle East hotels

By Mitra Sorrells | May 8, 2024

WegoBeds will distribute hotel inventory from throughout the Middle East to travel agencies around the world as well as providing supply for Wego's OTA and corporate travel business. Read More

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Amadeus reports "solid start" to 2024

By Linda Fox | May 8, 2024

Group revenue for the Madrid-based business rose to €1.5 billion, a 14% increase versus the same quarter in 2023. Read More

Interview / Distribution

CEO Spotlight - Kurt Ekert of Sabre

By Linda Fox | May 7, 2024

Kurt Ekert joined Sabre as president in January 2022 and became CEO in April 2023. Prior to that he had most recently been president and CEO of CWT and chief commercial officer at Travelport. Read More

News / Online

India-based travel distribution platform TBO to open IPO

By Mitra Sorrells | May 6, 2024

The company said it will use the proceeds to invest in its technology and data solutions, to add new buyers and suppliers and to pursue acquisitions. Read More

News / Distribution

Sabre says growth strategy beginning to pay off

By Linda Fox | May 2, 2024

Sabre president and CEO Kurt Ekert said margin expansion for the distribution company was driven by revenue growth, efficiency improvements and progress on its technology transformation. Read More

News / Technology

How visual content is reshaping flight shopping for travelers, airlines and resellers

By Mitra Sorrells | May 1, 2024

One of the pillars of customer-centricity in the airline industry is rich content – giving flight shoppers a clear and visually compelling booking experience similar to what they see... Read More

News / Technology

Hospitality stakeholders on fixing the data silo problem

By Morgan Hines | April 30, 2024

Despite years of work across the hospitality industry, hotels are still struggling to connect guest data across multiple systems, inhibiting their ability to provide an optimal guest experience. Read More

News / Distribution

Spotnana Connects with Copa NDC API

By Michael B. Baker – Business Travel News | April 24, 2024

Spotnana has developed a direct integration with Copa Airlines' new distribution capability API. Read More

News / Distribution

American Airlines extends deadline for agencies to reach preferred status

By Jerry Limone - Travel Weekly | April 24, 2024

American had said it would cease awarding AAdvantage points for bookings through nonpreferred travel agencies starting May 1. The new deadline is July 11. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: RoomRite is a resale marketplace for group hotel blocks

By Mitra Sorrells | April 24, 2024

RoomRite CEO Michael Weiss describes the startup as "the StubHub" of room blocks - enabling meeting and event professionals to sell rooms they no longer need or buy rooms when there is limited time or... Read More

From Our Partners / Technology

5 signs a hotel tech stack is outdated

By Jose Canelos - Amadeus Hospitality | April 23, 2024

Technology upgrades are proving to be top of mind this year, as hoteliers using legacy software or those with major gaps in functionality are increasingly worried about being outperformed. Read More

News / Distribution

Delta partners with Accelya, Google on new NDC plans

By D.J. Catron | April 18, 2024

The last of the three major U.S. airlines to embrace modern retailing and distribution announced the partners it will work with, including IATA and ARC. Read More

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