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Nezasa adds flight routing optimization tech with TripYeah acquisition
News / Technology
Nezasa adds flight routing optimization tech with TripYeah acquisition
By Jill Menze | October 3, 2022
Nezasa will integrate TripYeah’s flight route optimization technology into its portfolio of solutions for travel management companies. Read More
In The Big Chair - Rajesh Magow of MakeMyTrip
Interview / Online
In The Big Chair - Rajesh Magow of MakeMyTrip
By Jill Menze | September 30, 2022
Rajesh Magow is co-founder and Group CEO of India’s MakeMyTrip. He previously served as CEO of the online travel company's India business before assuming the role in 2020. Read More
Priceline enters tours and activities game with launch of Priceline Experiences
News / Online
Priceline enters tours and activities game with launch of Priceline Experiences
By Jill Menze | September 29, 2022
Built in partnership with Musement, Priceline Experiences will offer more than 80,000 bookable activities in more than 100 countries. Read More
Airlines urged to carefully consider carbon offset programs
News / Technology
Airlines urged to carefully consider carbon offset programs
By Linda Fox | September 29, 2022
Carbon offsetting programs are increasingly getting called out for how cheap they are and questioned on their efficacy - or, in some cases, existence. Read More
Expedia Group launches new startup accelerator
News / Startups
Expedia Group launches new startup accelerator
By Jill Menze | September 28, 2022
Called Open World Accelerator, the initiative provides startups and small- and medium-size businesses access to Expedia Group’s technology and resources. Read More
Travel app bookings up 16% as consumers embrace digital solutions
News / Online
Travel app bookings up 16% as consumers embrace digital solutions
By Jill Menze | September 27, 2022
According to a PYMNTS study, consumers reported more engagement with travel platforms such as Airbnb and Homestay along with other digital solutions in Q2 2022. Read More
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News / Online
U.S. Department of Transportation calls for fee transparency from airlines, OTAs
By Mitra Sorrells | September 26, 2022
The proposal would affect U.S. air carriers, foreign air carriers and third parties such as OTAs and metasearch sites that display fares for flights to, from and within the United States. Read More
The potential of connectivity standards for experiences
Opinion / Distribution
The potential of connectivity standards for experiences
By Stephen Joyce - Holibob | September 26, 2022
A new non-profit association, OCTO, wants to enable reservation and ticketing system providers and tour, activity and attraction ticket resellers to connect their systems for more efficient... Read More
Q&A: Amadeus on the changing face of airline distribution
Interview / Distribution
Q&A: Amadeus on the changing face of airline distribution
By Linda Fox | September 23, 2022
In this Q&A, Decius Valmorbida, president of Amadeus’ travel unit, discusses how the company is ditching the old, transaction-based treatment of customers in favor of a new,... Read More
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News / Online
Trip.com Group sees signs of optimism despite revenue drop in Q2
By Mitra Sorrells | September 22, 2022
Trip.com Group's total revenue in the second quarter of this year came in at $598 million, down 32% from the same period in 2021 and down 2% compared to the prior quarter.   Read More
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News / Technology
Air India growth plan includes focus on technology, sustainability
By Mitra Sorrells | September 20, 2022
Air India is unveiling an ambitious growth plan that aims to increase its market share for domestic and international travel over the next five years. Read More
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News / Distribution
MisterFly Group rebrands as Digitrips in B2B push
September 20, 2022
MisterFly Group, now known as Digitrips, says 90% of its revenues are from B2B sales to more than 5,000 B2B clients. Read More
How payments can maximize the airline retailing opportunity
News / Distribution
How payments can maximize the airline retailing opportunity
By Jill Menze | September 15, 2022
According to a new report from McKinsey, airlines stand to earn an additional $14 billion on top of the $40 billion airline retailing opportunity by strategically addressing payments. Read More
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News / Distribution
Guesty expands hotel offerings with acquisition of YieldPlanet
By Mitra Sorrells | September 14, 2022
Guesty is also launching a new Distribution Hub that adds direct connections with Hopper, Trip.com, Marriott Homes & Villas and Google’s hotel and vacation rental search products. Read More
Introducing The Phocuswright Conference 2022
News / Online
Introducing The Phocuswright Conference 2022
By PhocusWire | September 13, 2022
The Phocuswright Conference 2022, taking place in November in Phoenix, will include Center Stage sessions featuring industry leaders along with dedicated programs for innovation, diversity, Young... Read More
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