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FCM finds role as NDC technology driver
By Linda Fox | May 1, 2018
Amadeus announced a long-term distribution contract with Flight Centre for EMEA and Asia in March  but the mention of work around the NDC standard was more interesting.... Read More
Sabre hits nearly $1 billion in revenue for Q1 2018
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Sabre hits nearly $1 billion in revenue for Q1 2018
By Kevin May | May 1, 2018
Sabre found itself with an 8% increase in revenue for the first quarter of 2018, giving it almost $1 billion for a three-month period for the first since it went public in 2014.... Read More
EAN corporate travel report
News / Online
What travel management companies can learn from leisure booking practices
By Mitra Sorrells | May 1, 2018
Business travelers are frustrated with corporate travel booking systems that have limited choices, high rates, antiquated technology and inconvenient interfaces - and that frustration is driving many to book outside approved tools.  ... Read More
Why travel marketers should be "less perfect and more honest"
Opinion / Technology
Why travel marketers should be "less perfect and more honest"
By Ari Lewine - TripleLift | May 1, 2018
For many families, a vacation is a huge investment. Paying for airfare, hotel rooms, meals and excursions for a family of any size typically costs thousands of dollars - not to mention valuable vacation time.... Read More
Hotel door lock hacking
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Hotel door locks found vulnerable to hacking
By Mitra Sorrells | May 1, 2018
An electronic lock system used for the past 20 years to secure hotel rooms has been found to be vulnerable to hacking.  ... Read More
Blockchain: which road to travel?
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Blockchain: which road to travel?
By Sponsored Content | May 1, 2018
Sponsored by EyeForTravel. Blockchain to revolutionise the complex travel ecosystem or blockchain technology to drive efficiencies in travel companies? Now that the buzz around what blockchain can... Read More
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MGM Resorts taps Expedia to grow package bookings in Vegas
By Jill Menze | April 30, 2018
To boost customer acquisition at its properties in Las Vegas, MGM Resorts International is operating its package booking platform using Expedia Powered Technology.... Read More
Startup pitch: TourScanner offers a single platform for tours and activities
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Startup pitch: TourScanner offers a single platform for tours and activities
By Linda Fox | April 30, 2018
These are exciting times in tours & activities with the segment attracting investor attention as well as a renewed focus from online travel giants such Booking Holdings and TripAdvisor. Enter T... Read More
Hoteliers should care about voice technology - here's why
Opinion / Technology
Hoteliers should care about voice technology - here's why
By Max Starkov - HEBS Digital | April 30, 2018
With internet users preferring communication with images and, most importantly, voice activation, there is a great opportunity for hotels in this landscape.... Read More
Corporate communications also not safe from onset of AI
Notated News / Technology
Corporate communications also not safe from onset of AI
By Anthony Petrucci - Forbes | April 30, 2018
Trust is an important topic for those of us that work in corporate communications.... Read More
STARTUP STAGE: Stay22 targets event accommodation
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Stay22 targets event accommodation
By Kevin May | April 30, 2018
The event services platform has $750,000 in its back pocket after a recent funding round, helping with its mission to help organizers provide accommodation to attendees.... Read More
phocuswright europe google
Interview / Technology
Phocuswright Europe 2018 Preview: Q&A with Google's Richard Holden
By PhocusWire | April 30, 2018
Ahead of the event, he discusses how Google has no plans to become an OTA, the importance of search and more.... Read More
MGM Resorts latest to partner with Expedia for packages tech
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MGM Resorts latest to partner with Expedia for packages tech
By Linda Fox | April 30, 2018
Expedia technology is to power a package bookings platform for MGM Resorts International following a partnership announced between the companies. The deal means MGM Resorts will have access to Expe... Read More
JetBlue signs code-share deal with charter airline, an industry first
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JetBlue signs code-share deal with charter airline, an industry first
By Michele McDonald | April 27, 2018
JetBlue Airways has signed a code-sharing deal with a public-private charter airline, a “first” in the history of such agreements. The new deal, which goes into operation on May 1 with JetSuiteX, o... Read More
QOTW: Something about overhauling business models
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QOTW: Something about overhauling business models
By PhocusWire | April 27, 2018
Quote from Alex Bainbridge at DestinationCTO.... Read More