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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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Amadeus NDC content surpasses 20 airlines with addition of Lufthansa Group

By Mitra Sorrells | September 13, 2022

The Lufthansa Group content, including continuous pricing and a range of ancillary services, will begin to roll out in the fourth quarter of this year. Read More

News / Online

Hungarian OTA Szallas Group acquired by Wirtualna Polska Holding

By Jill Menze | September 13, 2022

Szallas Group operates the largest domestic travel portals in Central and Eastern Europe, enabling travelers to book accommodations in Hungary, the Czech Republic, Romania, Poland and Croatia. Read More

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