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Relovate taps Amadeus, DHISCO distributes RentalsCombined, and more...
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Relovate taps Amadeus, DHISCO distributes RentalsCombined, and more...
By PhocusWire | August 30, 2016
This is a roundup for product news and announcements for travel DISTRIBUTION in tourism and hospitality for August 2016. Tuesday 30 August 2016: Relovate taps Amadeus Online travel service Read More
Missed opportunities in mobile from those in the know
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Missed opportunities in mobile from those in the know
By Marisa Garcia | August 18, 2016
August is at its half-way point and the sober return of September is nearly upon us. Hopefully, you were able to see a nice part of the world, caught a little sunshine and feel well rested. Good. B Read More
Travelport bides its time in China
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Travelport bides its time in China
By Sponsored Content | August 17, 2016
China is not the only thing on Martin Herbert's "to do" list, but as general manager for Travelport in Asia Pacific it is clearly a big priority. Most travel tech firms have a presence in China, wi Read More
Travelport sees revenue climb, highlights OTA benefits and ancillary evolution
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Travelport sees revenue climb, highlights OTA benefits and ancillary evolution
By Kevin May | August 4, 2016
Travelport has seen its overall revenue increase by 9% in the second quarter of 2016, with overall growth for the year so far at 8%. The travel technology company hit $606 million in revenue for th Read More
Groupize and Travelport debut a small meetings, hotel booking tool for TMCs
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Groupize and Travelport debut a small meetings, hotel booking tool for TMCs
By Sean O'Neil | July 14, 2016
Groupize, a B2B startup focused on group hotel bookings, has joined with travel technology company Travelport to create a small meetings booking tool for travel management companies (TMCs). The sel Read More
Why Travelport launched its travel startup accelerator
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Why Travelport launched its travel startup accelerator
July 6, 2016
Any company can create a startup “accelerator” by offering serviced office space to cohorts of startups and making pre-seed investments for equity. But Travelport, the UK-based platform technology Read More
What's the deal with travel industry payments? [VIDEO]
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What's the deal with travel industry payments? [VIDEO]
By Sponsored Content | June 29, 2016
Many travel companies view payments simply as a necessary evil. But with travel companies paying up to 3%  more than necessary on transactions, taking the time to understand what the cost of paymen Read More
Navitaire gains NDC accreditation, Airbnb hosts Avantio, and more...
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Navitaire gains NDC accreditation, Airbnb hosts Avantio, and more...
By PhocusWire | June 29, 2016
This is a roundup for product news and announcements for travel DISTRIBUTION in tourism and hospitality for June 2016. Wednesday 29 June 2016: Navitaire gains NDC certification IATA's highe Read More
The true cost of travel payments
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The true cost of travel payments
By Sponsored Content | June 20, 2016
When it comes to supplier payments, travel firms need to be aware of the indirect costs of doing business. NB: This is a viewpoint by Anthony Hynes, CEO and managing director for eNett Internationa Read More
Travelport’s new CCO Shurrock discusses strategy, wraps up tour
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Travelport’s new CCO Shurrock discusses strategy, wraps up tour
By Sean O'Neil | June 15, 2016
In January, Stephen Shurrock became chief commercial officer of Travelport, the UK-based company that provides a technology platform to support travel bookings. He has since been on a listening tour o Read More
How could airlines, hotels, agencies, and platforms share data with less friction?
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How could airlines, hotels, agencies, and platforms share data with less friction?
By Sean O'Neil | June 14, 2016
Travelers hope to be respected as the individuals they are. But too often, their booking experiences are homogeneous and impersonal — and so are their flights and hotel stays. One explanation is th Read More
Lufthansa hits back after being reported to US regulator over surcharge discussion
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Lufthansa hits back after being reported to US regulator over surcharge discussion
By Kevin May | June 9, 2016
Three senators have urged US authorities to investigate "potential anti-competitive implications" of comments made by Lufthansa boss, Carsten Spohr. The trio - Republican Mike Lee (Utah) and Democr Read More
Not augmented, not virtual - it's mixed reality that changes the game
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Not augmented, not virtual - it's mixed reality that changes the game
By Kevin May | June 1, 2016
Blippar is one of the well-funded augmented reality software providers to have targeted the travel industry in 2016. The company raised $54 million in a Series D round in March this year, just 12 m Read More
Emirates renews Amadeus deal, AeroMexico deepens Travelport ties, and more...
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Emirates renews Amadeus deal, AeroMexico deepens Travelport ties, and more...
By PhocusWire | May 30, 2016
This is a roundup for product news and announcements for travel DISTRIBUTION in tourism and hospitality for May 2016. Monday 30 May 2016: Amadeus renews Emirates agreement The Dubai-based a Read More
Scores of airlines to implement NDC (and agencies also now approve)
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Scores of airlines to implement NDC (and agencies also now approve)
By Kevin May | May 25, 2016
At least 90 airlines will expect to be using the New Distribution Capability standard by 2020, IATA claims. The full results of a consultation with carriers around the world will be released at the Read More
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