IT Services

News / Technology

Sabre calls DOJ lawsuit "meritless" in formal response

By Jamie Biesiada - Travel Weekly | September 12, 2019

Sabre has formally answered the Department of Justice's lawsuit attempting to block its acquisition of Farelogix, denying the department's allegations that Sabre is a dominant firm attempting to... Read More

News / Technology

The PhocusWire PundIT Show #19

By PhocusWire | September 11, 2019

Triggering the 30 minutes of discussion are a series of questions about the event, such as what excited, surprised and, of course, caused eye-rolling moments for our panel. Read More

News / Technology

WEBINAR REPLAY! Budgeting for the future of hospitality

By PhocusWire | September 11, 2019

In this webinar produced by Amadeus and PhocusWire, you’ll hear exclusive data to help prepare you for 2020. Read More

News / Technology

VIDEO: SITA on aviation's massive task to connect the digital dots

By Kevin May | September 9, 2019

PhocusWire spoke to SITA CEO Barbara Dalibard about the "digitalization" of passengers and both the opportunities and challenges facing the entire sector. Read More

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News / Technology

“Post-digital” generations driving airline and airport IT strategy by 2025

By Mitra Sorrells | September 4, 2019

A significant demographic shift is taking place that airline and airport IT leaders say will be the biggest influence on their passenger solution strategy by 2025. Read More

News / Technology

My Method... How Expedia thinks about cloud migration

By Subbu Allamaraju - Expedia Group | September 3, 2019

Phocuswire asked Subbu Allamaraju, vice president of technology for Expedia Group, to highlight the challenges of the company's move to the cloud. Read More

News / Technology

Mews brings in $33M to help take hotel tech platform to U.S.

By Kevin May | August 29, 2019

Battery Ventures is leading a $33 million Series B investment in the business, bringing its total so far to $41.6 million over three rounds. Read More

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News / Technology

Business travel, part 4: How data management can minimize trip "leakage"

By Mitra Sorrells | August 26, 2019

Data management tools are enabling corporate travel managers to capture and analyze data from off-channel bookings to minimize leakage. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: Clear Chain Travel wants to reimagine distribution through blockchain and AI

By Linda Fox | August 22, 2019

Clear Chain Travel is bringing blockchain principles and AI-driven robotic processes to the groups and meetings space to improve transparency, drive efficiency and save costs. Read More

Interview / Technology

In The Big Chair - Jan Gerlach of Peakwork

By Linda Fox | August 21, 2019

Peakwork was founded in 2009 and provides software to connect supply from airlines, bedbank and other travel companies with online and off distributors. Read More

News / Online

RedDoorz opens $70M round, has big plans for $115M raised this year

By Kevin May | August 19, 2019

The Singapore-based hotel brand is aiming for new markets and will invest in a number of other areas of the business after securing another sizeable funding round. Read More

News / Technology

Business travel, part 3: How technology is improving risk management

By Mitra Sorrells | August 19, 2019

Artificial intelligence and mobile technology are improving both the quality of risk management information that business travelers can receive and the speed at which they receive it. Read More

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News / Technology

Could digital ID be the key to achieving a frictionless travel experience?

By Mitra Sorrells | August 19, 2019

Amadeus traveler ID innovation manager Laurent Conjat says digital identity is coming and will add efficiency and remove friction at every step of the traveler's journey. Read More

News / Distribution

Sabre pushes to close Farelogix acquisition, awaits potential D.O.J. block

By Linda Fox | August 15, 2019

Sabre says it intends to close its acquisition of Farelogix by August 21 but will extend the agreement until the end of April to overcome regulatory hurdles. Read More