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Amadeus talks trends, Innovation and platform

By Mark Bedard | November 18, 2019

If the current hospitality industry could be summed up in a single word it could be this: evolution. Nearly everything we know about the guest and the industry is evolving. Read More

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Hopper acquires GDX Travel, advancing NDC capacity and geographic growth

By Mitra Sorrells | November 14, 2019

The deal gives Hopper direct access to more than 25 regional and low-cost carriers in Latin America via IATA’s NDC. Read More

News / Online

Skyscanner pivots from original model, becomes marketplace with bookings

By Kevin May | November 14, 2019

The U.K.-based company is at pains to point out that it is not "becoming an online travel agency" - instead it is offering a three-pronged approach to connecting users with air tickets. Read More

News / Distribution

Removing friction from travel is Expedia's "Everest" goal

By Jill Menze | November 14, 2019

Expedia Group is seeking to connect customers partners more intelligently as part of a bid to make it locally relevant. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: CruiseDirector creates new online platform for booking no-fee luxury cruises

By Mitra Sorrells | November 13, 2019

CruiseDirector is an online platform for travelers to book luxury ocean, river, yacht and expedition cruises with no booking fees and a best price guarantee. Read More

Opinion / Technology

The three biggest tech-led trends for airlines right now

By Philippe Der Arslanian - Answair | November 12, 2019

Philippe Der Arslanian shares his take from IATA's recent Airline Industry Retailing Symposium in Bangkok. Read More

News / Distribution

Accor gets access to Alibaba customers via distribution and loyalty deal

By Linda Fox | November 11, 2019

The agreement aims to develop “digital applications and loyalty programs” by integrating Accor’s products and services within the Alibaba ecosystem. Read More

Interview / Online

In the green room at Phocuswright with... Tim Hughes

By PhocusWire | November 8, 2019

In a series of interviews with executives participating at the event in Florida in November, PhocusWire finds out what makes them tick. Welcome, Tim Hughes of Agoda. Read More

News / Distribution

Despegar reports growth in bookings and revenue, optimism from recent partner agreements

By Mitra Sorrells | November 7, 2019

Argentina-based Despegar reports gross bookings up 26% and revenue up 19% in the third quarter of 2019 compared to the same period a year earlier. Read More

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Amadeus sees growth metrics in 2019 boosted by business expansion

By Linda Fox | November 7, 2019

The travel technology giant reported a 15% increase in revenue to €4.2 billion while EBITDA climbed just over 11% to €1.8 billion in the first nine months of 2019. Read More

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Airbnb says it will verify all listings, add other safety steps on heels of shooting

By Mitra Sorrells | November 6, 2019

Airbnb will verify every listing on the platform and add other security measures in the wake of a shooting at an Airbnb rental that left five people dead. Read More

News / Online

Trivago CEO moves aside as quarterly revenue dips

By Steven Lerner | November 5, 2019

The Düsseldorf, Germany-based company reported a 1% year-over-year decrease in revenue to €250.3 million in the third quarter of 2019. Read More

Interview / Online

In The Big Chair - Jeff Klee of AmTrav

By Mitra Sorrells | November 5, 2019

Jeff Klee, co-founder and CEO of travel management company AmTrav, discusses problems with flight distribution, the state of NDC, Google's role in travel and more. Read More

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FareHarbor responds to criticism from tours and activities reservation system CEOs

By Mitra Sorrells | November 4, 2019

Following a panel discussion at the Arival conference that put the focus largely on FareHarbor's practices now that it's part of Booking Holdings, CEO Max Valverde talked to PhocusWire about tensions in... Read More

News / Online

Kayak enters corporate travel sector with launch of free solution

By Mitra Sorrells | November 1, 2019

Kayak is going after the small- and medium-sized corporate travel sector with the launch of Kayak for Business. Read More

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