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Travelport claims Delta GDS deal brings agency incentives
News / Distribution
Travelport claims Delta GDS deal brings agency incentives
By Robert Silk - Travel Weekly | August 31, 2021
The new GDS agreement the pair will give travel agencies a chance to earn additional incentives... Read More
OTAs vs. supplier-direct bookings in Eastern Europe
News / Distribution
OTAs vs. supplier-direct bookings in Eastern Europe
By Phocuswright Research | August 30, 2021
In Eastern Europe, travel market distribution will shift online over the next four years, prompted by... Read More
VTrips plans $250M acquisition spree following investment
News / Distribution
VTrips plans $250M acquisition spree following investment
By Linda Fox | August 16, 2021
    The company says it will leverage funds received via a significant minority equity... Read More
Opportunity for rental arbitrage remains in U.S. cities
News / Distribution
Opportunity for rental arbitrage remains in U.S. cities
By Linda Fox | August 16, 2021
Demand for multifamily short-term rentals in U.S. cities is rising, and tech providers are helping... Read More
IHG reports $138M profit, plans luxury and lifestyle brand
News / Distribution
IHG reports $138M profit, plans luxury and lifestyle brand
By Linda Fox | August 10, 2021
IHG reports gradual improvement, especially in the U.S. and China with groups, meetings and events... Read More
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News / Distribution
Booking Holdings hits $22B in bookings as latest quarter rides recovery
By Mitra Sorrells | August 5, 2021
Room nights booked in the second quarter were 157 million, up from 99 million in the Q1 of this year... Read More
Booking.com launches Flash Deals for hotels
News / Distribution
Booking.com launches Flash Deals for hotels
By Kevin May | August 4, 2021
The discounts will take place every two weeks and on fixed days, lasting for just 36 hours. Over that... Read More
Sabre revenues less than half of 2019 levels despite some travel resuming
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Sabre revenues less than half of 2019 levels despite some travel resuming
By Kevin May | August 3, 2021
Revenues in the second quarter of 2019 were $1 billion, compared to $400 million this quarter, an... Read More
How airports must adapt to ensure a seamless intermodal journey
Opinion / Distribution
How airports must adapt to ensure a seamless intermodal journey
By David Gunnarsson - Dohop | August 2, 2021
Seamless intermodal connectivity in Europe, as well as the rest of the world, comes with many... Read More
Amadeus scores some financial improvements as traveler restrictions ease
News / Distribution
Amadeus scores some financial improvements as traveler restrictions ease
By Linda Fox | July 30, 2021
The distribution company reported improvements in revenue and EBITDA compared to Q1, while air... Read More
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