TMC

Opinion / Technology

Taking the long view of American Airlines’ NDC strategy

By Jeff Klee - AmTrav | April 12, 2023

Although its recent actions have left many wondering if American Airlines is trying to kill third-party distribution, it is the ultimate of ironies that its NDC strategy might just be what saves it. Read More

News / Online

Navan acquires India-based TMC as part of global growth

By Mitra Sorrells | April 6, 2023

Founded in 2015, Tripeur's team will now become part of Navan, with its local inventory, technology and support integrated into Navan’s platform. Read More

News / Technology

Brex adds managed travel powered by Spotnana

By Mitra Sorrells | March 22, 2023

The travel service is part of Brex Empower and provides travel booking and management, self-service trip changes and round-the-clock support from agents. Read More

News / Online

Earnings roundup: Grab, eDreams, Flight Centre

By Linda Fox | February 23, 2023

Grab, eDreams and Flight Centre update on their financial progress in Q4, 2022, Q3, 2022 and H1, 2023, respectively. Read More

News / Technology

Amex GBT aims for more robust carbon reporting via Chooose

By Linda Fox | January 19, 2023

The agreement will see Amex GBT integrate carbon emissions calculations across its booking and reporting tools to build up consistent data and develop an architecture for carbon compensation. Read More

News / Technology

Key trends in business travel tech innovation

By PhocusWire | January 12, 2023

Amtrav’s Jeff Klee and Tripkicks’ Jeff Berk discuss where they see opportunities to enhance the business travel experience through new strategies and new technology. Read More

Interview / Technology

Video: Mystifly – Phocuswright Conference Launch innovator

By PhocusWire | January 4, 2023

Singapore-based Mystifly offers a suite of solutions to streamline airline distribution, fulfillment and payments. Read More

Interview / Startups

Video: Tripstax - Phocuswright Conference Launch innovator

By PhocusWire | December 15, 2022

TripStax is a connected stack of business travel tech modules driven by a data processing system consumes, enriches and manages a TMC's client booking, profile and invoice data. Read More

News / Technology

Blockskye, Arise and Dtravel on blockchain in action for travel

By Mitra Sorrells | December 14, 2022

Blockchain-based travel systems are no longer a "someday" but are being used today. Executives from three companies using this technology explain the benefits. Read More

News / Online

Travel managers say online booking tools must support sustainability

By Kathryn Walson | December 12, 2022

The majority of buyers (75%) say they are dissatisfied with their online booking tool’s ability to include carbon budgets and carbon emissions at point of sale. Read More

News / Distribution

Sabre’s Ekert on economy, airline distribution trends

By Kathryn Walson | December 9, 2022

The 26-year travel industry veteran shared his outlook during an interview at The Phocuswright Conference 2022 in November. Read More

News / Online

How travel brands are prioritizing mobile app engagement

By Kathryn Walson | December 7, 2022

Companies like Expedia, Booking, Tripadvisor, CWT and more are using their apps to drive loyalty and provide personalization. Read More

News / Technology

American tells TMCs to be NDC-ready by April or lose some content access

By Donna M. Airoldi - BTN | December 6, 2022

American Airlines on Monday alerted travel agencies that they need to be connected to the carrier's New Distribution Capability technology by April 2023. Read More

News / Online

Remote work needs attention in security policies

By Michael B. Baker - BTN | November 23, 2022

A vast majority of travelers say their employers prioritize their health, safety and security on business trips, although a much smaller percentage said they feel supported in remote working situations. Read More