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Sabre goes all-in with Google Cloud for infrastructure and analytics

By Linda Fox | January 24, 2020

The distribution and technology giant says new services and “operational agility” are part of the plan, with Google Cloud becoming its preferred cloud provider as well as a “broader strategic partner.” Read More

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What's shaping travel marketing in 2020? Social media, connected TV and an always-on approach

By Jill Menze | January 24, 2020

Sojern's Future of Travel Advertising report outlines the priorities and challenges for travel marketers in 2020. Read More

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Tripadvisor begins brand transformation with new course for Viator, executive shakeup

By Mitra Sorrells | January 23, 2020

Tripadvisor is embarking on a dramatic realignment aimed at helping the company preserve profitability and spur new growth as it deals with competition from Google and others and with evolving... Read More

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Sabre partners with Accor to develop property management and reservations platform

By Linda Fox | January 23, 2020

Sabre is working with Accor on the development of what the distribution company is calling a “full-service property management capability.” Read More

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How the corporate travel industry is tackling climate change

By Linda Fox | January 22, 2020

The corporate travel community is tackling climate change with a focus on education, open dialogues and reducing carbon by traveling less. Read More

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Hopper to pay for carbon offsets for all bookings, challenges top travel CEOs to follow suit

By Mitra Sorrells | January 21, 2020

Hopper Trees is a new initiative that covers the cost of carbon offsets for all flights and hotels booked in the Hopper app. Read More

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Joby Aviation raises $590M for electric air taxi, hurdles remain for widespread adoption

By Jill Menze | January 20, 2020

Toyota Motor Corporation led the Series C round, bringing Joby Aviation's total funding to $720 million. Read More

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The Future of Travel Experience: Digital overhaul, from air to rail

By Jeff Katz - Journera | January 17, 2020

In his series of interviews with industry leaders, Jeff Katz talks to Richard Anderson, CEO of Amtrak and former CEO of Delta Air Lines. Read More

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Future IPO a "strong possibility" for SiteMinder as it lands fresh funding

By Linda Fox | January 16, 2020

SiteMinder lands significant fresh investment valuing the company at around $762 million and the prospect of a public listing in the future. Read More

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Industry veteran launches new boutique OTA

By Mitra Sorrells | January 16, 2020

Industry veteran Jeff Klee is launching a new online travel agency, Qtrip, that will eventually replace his original site, CheapAir. Read More

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Ryanair wins legal ruling against Skyscanner over display of fares

By Linda Fox | January 16, 2020

Ryanair granted interim injunctions against Skyscanner.de in a Hamburg court. Read More

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Hotels stuck in a market where online travel agency rate issues still burn

By Kevin May | January 16, 2020

In a series of questions posed to participants on a recent webinar hosted by PhocusWire with wholesaler Hotelbeds, hotels indicated a range of issues that still exist around rate parity. Read More

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Offsetting carbon emissions is soaring in air travel - but is it effective?

By Steven Lerner | January 15, 2020

As the movement to reduce carbon emissions through offsetting has grown, so, too, have questions about the efficacy of the endeavor. Read More

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ToursByLocals survives decade of bootstrapping, raises $33M to accelerate growth

By Steven Lerner | January 13, 2020

Tritium Partners is leading the investment and is receiving a minority equity stake in the company. Read More

Interview / Online

Sounding Off: Regulate for sustainability as we do for safety and security

By PhocusWire | January 10, 2020

We are now at the point where leaders in every corner of the sector need to collectively think about the future of their businesses - and their ability to serve customers and maintain the fabric of the... Read More

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