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News / Distribution

Air India signs distribution agreement with Amadeus, Sabre out in the cold

By Linda Fox | January 6, 2020

The new agreement comes after Sabre pulled the government-owned carrier from the GDS last week and legal wranglings between Air India and Amadeus in 2018. Read More

From Our Partners / Online

Solo travel and its promising business opportunity

By Eric Gnock Fah - Klook | January 6, 2020

Klook's Eric Gnock Fah explains why travel industry leaders should keep tabs on skyrocketing global interest in solo travel. Read More

News / Online

Endeavor buys luxury activities brand On Location Experiences for a reported $660M

By Steven Lerner | January 3, 2020

Sports and entertainment content company Endeavor Group Holdings has bought a majority stake in On Location Experiences, a high-end activities provider and the official hospitality... Read More

Interview / Distribution

In The Big Chair LIVE - Tim Choate of RedAwning

By Linda Fox | January 2, 2020

After building two technology startups, Tim Choate founded RedAwning in 2010. The company offers branded vacation rentals as well as technology services to property owners and managers. Read More

News / Distribution

DragonPass lands funding from Trip.com Group and Ocean Link

By Linda Fox | December 31, 2019

The investment will go towards developing the airport lounge platform's technology and assisting with global expansion. Read More

Opinion / Technology

The next decade of change in the travel industry

By Abhijit Pal - Expedia Group | December 30, 2019

Expedia Group's head of research for the Travel Partners Group shares his predictions - some obvious and some outlandish - for the next 10 years. Read More

News / Online

Day trip like a local - Cunard boosts shore excursions via Cool Cousin deal

By Mitra Sorrells | December 24, 2019

Cunard is partnering with travel tech startup Cool Cousin to offer curated destination guides for each of its ports. Read More

News / Distribution

American Express GBT adds investors to fuel further growth

By Linda Fox | December 18, 2019

Carlyle Global Partners joins the Certares-led investment group, which holds 50% of the business. Read More

News / Distribution

VIDEO: OYO on plans to become global leader in vacation rentals in 2020

By Mitra Sorrells | December 18, 2019

OYO Vacation Homes CEO Tobias Wann discusses the company's rapid growth and global ambitions. Read More

Interview / Startups

VIDEO: Servantrip - Summit pitch Phocuswright Conference 2019

By PhocusWire | December 18, 2019

Leading activities market consolidation for B2B, by providing the largest offer comparison powered with AI recommendation engine. Read More

News / Startups

Beachy raises $1M to fund new ancillary booking tools for hotels

By Steven Lerner | December 16, 2019

Beachy has secured $1 million in debt financing, which will be invested into its new food and beverage product. Read More

Interview / Startups

VIDEO: SnapTravel - Summit pitch Phocuswright Conference 2019

By PhocusWire | December 16, 2019

A consumer brand that has driven $100 million+ in hotel sales over messaging (SMS, Messenger, WhatsApp). Read More

Opinion / Distribution

Millennials, attribute-based selling, "rogue" OTAs - what hospitality looks like in 2020

By Dave Collier - OTA Insight | December 13, 2019

In travel and hospitality, it’s tough to single out the most significant forecasts for next year, but these developments will be ones to watch in 2020. Read More

Interview / Startups

VIDEO: Nannybag - Summit pitch Phocuswright Conference 2019

By PhocusWire | December 13, 2019

Travelers from all around the world are now able to store their luggage in shops, restaurants and hotels (Nannies) in order to fully enjoy their trip. Read More