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Hilton adds Yotel to portfolio with franchise deal
News / Distribution
Hilton adds Yotel to portfolio with franchise deal
By Linda Fox | March 19, 2026
YOTEL will continue to license and manage its brand but have access to Hilton's distribution and... Read More
MakeMyTrip ponders IPO in India
News / Online
MakeMyTrip ponders IPO in India
By Linda Fox | March 17, 2026
The OTA said a listing could unlock additional capital for growth and strengthen its position in the... Read More
MCP vs. NDC and other challenges facing airline distribution
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MCP vs. NDC and other challenges facing airline distribution
By Linda Fox | March 17, 2026
Airline, intermediary and travel technology executives shared thoughts on NDC, evolution with orders... Read More
Is stablecoin the answer to travel payment inefficiency?
News / Technology
Is stablecoin the answer to travel payment inefficiency?
By Linda Fox | March 16, 2026
Payment specialists at the Airline Distribution 2026 event highlighted areas where stablecoin can save... Read More
AI's potential to drive digitalization in tours and activities
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AI's potential to drive digitalization in tours and activities
By Linda Fox | March 16, 2026
During a session at ITB Berlin, executives from Civitatis, Expedia Group and Nezasa discussed where AI... Read More
Expedia helps hotels with revenue strategy through data partnership
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Expedia helps hotels with revenue strategy through data partnership
By Linda Fox | March 13, 2026
PredictHQ data is integrated with Expedia Partner Center and aims to give hotels access to insights... Read More
MakeMyTrip to expand packages through Flamingo Transworld acquisition
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MakeMyTrip to expand packages through Flamingo Transworld acquisition
By Linda Fox | March 9, 2026
The acquisition will complement MMT’s holiday packages business and help drive its growth across... Read More
OTAs to hand over AI pricing policy details in US House committee investigation
News / Technology
OTAs to hand over AI pricing policy details in US House committee investigation
By Linda Fox | March 6, 2026
The chairman of the U.S. House Oversight Committee has written to the CEOs of Booking Holdings,... Read More
Agentic AI in travel: Technology readiness and consumer trust
News / Technology
Agentic AI in travel: Technology readiness and consumer trust
By Linda Fox | March 6, 2026
Executives from Booking.com, Google, Sabre and Skyscanner discuss the challenges for the travel... Read More
Amadeus sees revenue and profit growth in 2025
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Amadeus sees revenue and profit growth in 2025
By Linda Fox | February 27, 2026
Revenue for the air IT solutions business increased 6.4% to €2.3 billion in 2025 while the hospitality... Read More
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