IT Services

News / Technology

Tech investment from aviation continues, cybersecurity and cloud the top priorities

By Linda Fox | November 6, 2019

Airlines and airports are predicted to invest more than $61 billion in IT in 2019, up from the $50 billion spent last year. Read More

From Our Partners / Technology

Insurtech innovation can digitally transform the travel sector

By Patrick Young - Cover Genius | November 4, 2019

Digital transformation has the potential to radically reshape the world around us, from healthcare and government to banking and retail. But nowhere is the opportunity greater than in the travel sector. Read More

News / Distribution

Tech costs disrupt Sabre’s operating income, quarterly revenue grows to $984M

By Steven Lerner | October 31, 2019

Technology expenses increased by 23% in the quarter to $259 million, part of Sabre’s $1 billion plan to enhance technology in 2019. Read More

News / Distribution

Pegasus and Travel Tripper go forward as Pegasus, unveil new platform

By Linda Fox | October 30, 2019

Pegasus and Travel Tripper merged in February 2019 but have been kept separate so far. Now they move forward as Pegasus, with Tripper's CEO at the helm. Read More

News / Technology

Integrated tech is still a dream in business travel

By Linda Fox | October 29, 2019

The survey from the Association of Corporate Travel Executives reveals that 72% of buyers say their business travel program is only somewhat integrated. Read More

News / Technology

WEBINAR REPLAY! Get ready for 5G to transform travel and hospitality

By PhocusWire | October 24, 2019

Soon, 5G will be here. And it will offer a blazing-fast wireless connection that moves data between your customers and data systems in near-real time. Read More

atpco rich content agreements amadeus sabre

News / Technology

ATPCO makes breakthrough in rich content strategy with signing of Amadeus and Sabre

By Mitra Sorrells | October 23, 2019

ATPCO has signed agreements with Sabre and Amadeus that allow the two companies to distribute and integrate Routehappy Rich Content. Read More

Interview / Technology

In the green room at Phocuswright with... Greg Abbott

By PhocusWire | October 23, 2019

In a series of interviews with executives participating at the event in Florida in November, PhocusWire finds out what makes them tick... Next up: Greg Abbott of DataArt Solutions. Read More

Opinion / Technology

Automating the travel industry needs an intelligent approach

By Maxim Sevastianov - Traveknowledgy | October 22, 2019

Whether an online travel agency, travel management company, travel agent or indeed any business operating in the travel industry, automation saves time and allows resources to be diverted elsewhere. Read More

News / Technology

RateGain names Harmeet Singh as CEO, plots multiple acquisitions in platform ramp-up

By Kevin May | October 21, 2019

The arrival is being heralded as a significant appointment for the travel technology provider as it seeks to grow its presence in the U.S. and continue on its recent acquisition run. Read More

News / Distribution

Sabre buys airline retail platform Radixx for $110M

By Kevin May | October 16, 2019

The deal is being positioned as a mechanism to get more low-cost carriers into the Sabre fold, with Radixx's core platforms being a passenger service system and internet booking engine Read More

Opinion / Technology

Future proof, defined: 10 things to look for when considering new hotel tech

By David Berger - Volara | October 16, 2019

In the hotel industry, where cost often drives decisions over value, the term "future proof" is often heard, yet equally often ignored. Read More

Opinion / Technology

Thomas Cook - Tech lessons for small travel businesses from the fall of a giant

By George Dumitru - WBE.travel | October 15, 2019

The reasons for Thomas Cook’s collapse will become clearer over time, but for now here are some of its issues which should provide SMEs with some talking points for the boardroom and water cooler alike. Read More

News / Technology

Hoist Group acquires HotelEngine booking platform

By Linda Fox | October 14, 2019

Hoist also acquired Locatel in 2014 and Swisscom Hospitality in 2015. The company runs a number of products including property management systems, in-room tech, smart locks and WiFi services. Read More