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Is technology bringing the "perfect trip" nearer?
News / Technology
Is technology bringing the "perfect trip" nearer?
By Linda Fox | April 17, 2024
PhocusWire talks to Steve Singh, Concur co-founder and former CEO turned travel startup investor, on how technology is keeping the drive for the "perfect trip" alive. Read More
CharitableBookings.com raises £5M
News / Startups
CharitableBookings.com raises £5M
By D.J. Catron | April 12, 2024
After raising the funds from angel investors, the booking platform seeks to generate more donations for charities through travel bookings made by its members.   Read More
DerbySoft acquires travel trade marketplace PKFare
News / Distribution
DerbySoft acquires travel trade marketplace PKFare
By D.J. Catron | April 11, 2024
The companies will share selected corporate functions and technology resources while upholding independent business operations.   Read More
Delta prepares to launch NDC solution “anchored around servicing”
News / Technology
Delta prepares to launch NDC solution “anchored around servicing”
By Mitra Sorrells | April 11, 2024
Next week Delta will reveal the technology companies it is working with that are helping to create its NDC solution. Read More
ATPCO takes next step to enable more dynamic offer creation for airlines
News / Technology
ATPCO takes next step to enable more dynamic offer creation for airlines
By Mitra Sorrells | April 11, 2024
ATPCO's new "Product Catalogue" is an electronic record of all products and services offered by an airline that can be used to simplify the creation of an offer. Read More
Travel experiences, dynamic pricing and lessons for airlines
News / Technology
Travel experiences, dynamic pricing and lessons for airlines
By Jitendra Sindhwani - IBS Software | April 9, 2024
How popular events such as the total solar eclipse and Taylor Swift's Eras Tour throw a spotlight on the challenges of dynamic pricing. Read More
Southwest Airlines' CIO on plans for its $1.7B technology investment
News / Technology
Southwest Airlines' CIO on plans for its $1.7B technology investment
By Linda Fox | April 8, 2024
Southwest Airlines SVP of technology and chief information officer Lauren Woods discusses the carrier's approach to its tech investments, disruption and modernization through cloud and AI. Read More
The impact of American Airlines' distribution changes one year on
News / Distribution
The impact of American Airlines' distribution changes one year on
By Linda Fox | April 3, 2024
American Airlines has made no secret of its goal of 100% internet-based bookings and other carriers are showing signs of following suit with varying strategies. Read More
Trip.com Group and AirAsia to collaborate across multiple lines of business
News / Online
Trip.com Group and AirAsia to collaborate across multiple lines of business
By Mitra Sorrells | April 2, 2024
Capital A CEO Tony Fernandes said AirAsia's growth plans are focused on China and on getting Trip.com Group's customers into Southeast Asia. Read More
India’s EaseMyTrip acquires minority interest in ETrav Tech
News / Online
India’s EaseMyTrip acquires minority interest in ETrav Tech
By Mitra Sorrells | April 1, 2024
EaseMyTrip has made several investments in the last year to diversify its business beyond air travel into hotels and said this investment will help it grow its B2B efforts. Read More
Layoffs hit Travelport’s commercial organization across all regions
News / Distribution
Layoffs hit Travelport’s commercial organization across all regions
By Mitra Sorrells | March 29, 2024
A Travelport spokesperson said the reduction did not affect a "material number of employees" and was done to help the company operate with efficiency and agility. Read More
Are flight subscriptions starting to take off?
News / Technology
Are flight subscriptions starting to take off?
By D.J. Catron | March 27, 2024
Recent announcements from AirAsia, Alaska Airlines and Saudia may be a sign of things to come as airlines soar into digital era.     Read More
SAS to increase EDIFACT surcharges and remove lowest fares in April
News / Distribution
SAS to increase EDIFACT surcharges and remove lowest fares in April
By Lauren Arena – Business Travel News Europe | March 25, 2024
SAS Scandinavian Airlines is pushing ahead with its new distribution capability strategy, with plans to increase current EDIFACT surcharges and remove its cheapest fare option from traditional channels... Read More
STARTUP STAGE: NowBoarding is a commission-free distribution platform for travel brands
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: NowBoarding is a commission-free distribution platform for travel brands
By Mitra Sorrells | March 22, 2024
NowBoarding was founded by Christopher Moss, who previously founded Psngr1, a business travel management tool acquired by travel technology firm Snowfall in 2022. Read More
D-Edge builds out hospitality tech offering with acquisition of LoungeUp
News / Technology
D-Edge builds out hospitality tech offering with acquisition of LoungeUp
By Linda Fox | March 21, 2024
Accor-owned D-Edge said the acquisition “marks a significant step" toward integrated solutions covering the entire guest journey. Read More
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