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Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024: Katanox
Interview / Startups
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024: Katanox
By PhocusWire | November 14, 2023
Katanox is a travel accommodation distribution and fintech platform bringing together travel sellers and travel accommodation providers. Read More
Booking.com adds cruise content in partnership with World Travel Holdings
News / Distribution
Booking.com adds cruise content in partnership with World Travel Holdings
By Mitra Sorrells | November 10, 2023
U.S. consumers can now access more than 10,000 sailings on more than 30 cruise lines from 55 departure points around the world.     Read More
Where next for Etraveli with Booking.com deal off the table?
News / Online
Where next for Etraveli with Booking.com deal off the table?
By Linda Fox | November 8, 2023
Following a veto by European regulators of the Booking.com-Etraveli acquisition, Etraveli CEO Mathias Hedlund talks about what’s next for the company, growth opportunities and its focus on flights. Read More
Amadeus shares optimistic outlook, reports positive earnings
News / Online
Amadeus shares optimistic outlook, reports positive earnings
By Morgan Hines | November 7, 2023
Amadeus’ total revenue was up more than 14% in the quarter, with the biggest jump coming from its air distribution and air IT solutions segments. Read More
Sabre reports revenue gains in Q3 but losses increase
News / Distribution
Sabre reports revenue gains in Q3 but losses increase
By Linda Fox | November 2, 2023
Sabre president and CEO Kurt Ekert said the financial results exceeded expectations. Read More
Key strategies for airlines to achieve offer optimization
From Our Partners / Technology
Key strategies for airlines to achieve offer optimization
By PhocusWire | November 1, 2023
Sabre vice president of product management for retail intelligence and revenue optimization Bhaskara Guntreddy explains why offer optimization is so difficult to achieve and offers concrete tips... Read More
Could company-paid leisure travel be a new distribution channel?
Opinion / Distribution
Could company-paid leisure travel be a new distribution channel?
By Emilie Dumont – Digitrips | October 31, 2023
Some corporations now incentivize employees by paying for holidays – could this trend could be a new B2B2C sales channel for the travel industry? Read More
Rail Europe, KKday join forces to promote sustainable rail travel
News / Distribution
Rail Europe, KKday join forces to promote sustainable rail travel
By Derek Catron | October 26, 2023
 Taiwan-basedKKday said it has seen a 60% increase in sales of European travel products this year over the same period in 2019. Read More
How Amadeus wants airlines to transition to modern distribution
News / Distribution
How Amadeus wants airlines to transition to modern distribution
By Linda Fox | October 25, 2023
Amadeus says Nevio is its formal commitment to helping the airline industry move to modern distribution. Read More
Marriott-Rappi partnership goes live, signals new opportunities for customer acquisition
News / Distribution
Marriott-Rappi partnership goes live, signals new opportunities for customer acquisition
By Mitra Sorrells | October 24, 2023
The partnership is launching in Mexico with plans to expand to Colombia in November and early next year to the other Latin America countries where Rappi operates. Read More
General Atlantic acquires stake in travel distribution platform TBO
News / Distribution
General Atlantic acquires stake in travel distribution platform TBO
By Linda Fox | October 23, 2023
TBO's platform simplifies travel for suppliers across the hotel, airline, car rental and other segments by connecting them with buyers via its platform. Read More
Industry leaders on the outlook for tours, activities and attractions
News / Online
Industry leaders on the outlook for tours, activities and attractions
By Mitra Sorrells | October 20, 2023
Viator CCO Sarah Dines, Rezdy CEO Chris Atkin and investor Michael Zeisser were among the panelists discussing the tours and activities sector at Arival 360 Orlando. Read More
Katanox adds short-term rental supply for business travel with TrustedStays partnership
News / Distribution
Katanox adds short-term rental supply for business travel with TrustedStays partnership
By Mitra Sorrells | October 18, 2023
The deal with TrustedStays, and a similar one recently with YAYS Group, are part of Katanox's effort to serve the growing demand for short-term rentals from business travelers. Read More
Sabre investigation finds no security concerns from alleged ransomware attack
News / Technology
Sabre investigation finds no security concerns from alleged ransomware attack
By Derek Catron | October 10, 2023
Despite allegations from a ransomware group that it stole sensitive personal information from Sabre, the company said it has found no evidence that customer data has been compromised.   Read More
Explore the path to offers and orders – 4 phases to airline retailing success
From Our Partners / Online
Explore the path to offers and orders – 4 phases to airline retailing success
By Sabre | October 9, 2023
Personalized product bundles, tailored with contextual information and more relevant search results are now part and parcel of the retailing revolution. Read More
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