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Lufthansa and the GDS surcharge - risky or inspired?

By Pamela Whitby | June 15, 2015

The big news of the past few weeks is that Lufthansa Group (LHG) has stuck two fingers up at the global distribution systems. From September this year it plans to add a Euro 16 surcharge to any boo Read More

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Lufthansa to add surcharge to every booking made via the GDS

By Kevin May | June 2, 2015

The "value of the GDS" debate has returned with a bang, with Lufthansa introducing a levy on all bookings made via a GDS after announcing a new commercial strategy. The Euro 16 surcharge will apply Read More

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Travelport to open TechStars-style incubator to mentor and invest in startups

By Kevin May | June 2, 2015

Travelport wants to help new businesses with big ideas get a foothold in the travel industry, by launching an incubator programme for startups. The Travelport Labs Incubator scheme will run three t Read More

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Amadeus secures Bangladesh Airways, Travelport gets Air Lituanica and AirAsia, and more...

By PhocusWire | May 27, 2015

This is a roundup of product news and announcements for travel DISTRIBUTION in tourism and hospitality for May 2015. Wednesday 27 May 2015: Amadeus secures Biman Bangladesh Airways The cont Read More

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Airbnb claims only on the first page of its business plan

By Kevin May | May 19, 2015

It's a statement with probably enough of an edge to it to worry hospitality providers - and others - the world over, but clearly Airbnb has ambitions to grow further. Olivier Gremillon, managing di Read More

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Travelport ramps up accommodation strategy, acknowledges possible role in sharing economy

By Kevin May | May 7, 2015

Travelport says it will soon add vacation rental properties to its distribution network, in a bid to widen the accommodation options to agencies. Speaking following its Q1 2015 results, president a Read More

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Ryanair: In 2014, we got our shit together - we caught up

By Pamela Whitby | May 7, 2015

Yes, Ireland’s notorious low-cost carrier wants to be the Amazon of the retail world and has learnt quickly that the customer must come first. Kenny Jacobs, chief marketing officer of Ryanair hasn’ Read More

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Ryanair completes distribution hat-trick with Sabre agreement

By Linda Fox | May 6, 2015

Ryanair fares and additional services will now appear in the Sabre global distribution system following an agreement between the two companies. The deal completes Ryanair's return to the GDS table Read More

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New Aer Lingus CEO makes a mark with old poke at GDS model

By Kevin May | April 5, 2015

Some fiery comments recently from the new CEO of Aer Lingus, in a bid to mirror the old stance favoured by rival carrier Ryanair. Speaking at the CAPA Conference in Dublin, Ireland, Stephen Kavanag Read More

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US Airways taps Nobel-prize winner to testify against Sabre

By Sean O'Neil | March 31, 2015

A US federal antitrust lawsuit brought by US Airways against Sabre is still on its path to a jury trial in New York. An April meeting has been set to schedule dates for the trial. US Airways allege Read More

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Travelport signs Ellinair and hits merchandising milestone, Sabre gets analytical, and more...

By PhocusWire | March 27, 2015

This is a roundup of product news and announcements for travel Distribution in tourism and hospitality for March 2015. Friday 27 March 2015: Ellinair signs debut distribution deal with Travelpor Read More

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Another step forward in airline retailing as OTAs enter the fray

By Linda Fox | March 26, 2015

Talk around the need for airlines to become retailers finally turned to action last year and a number of airlines moved forward with ancillary initiatives. This year would seem to be shaping up nic Read More

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The GDS showdown - winners and losers in 2014

By Martin Cowen | March 10, 2015

Travelport's return to public markets last September means that for the first time in over ten years it is possible to compare it alongside Sabre and Amadeus, financially and operationally. Over th Read More

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The new Ryanair - a mobile-first travel retailer

By Martin Cowen | March 3, 2015

Ryanair is promising "a big investment in digital and a big investment in data" this year as it enters the second year of its "Always Getting Better" approach. Kenny Jacobs, chief marketing officer Read More

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HRG creates Fraedom, Seekda launches platform, Epteca unveils ancillary platform, and more...

By PhocusWire | February 27, 2015

This is a roundup of product news and announcements for travel DISTRIBUTION in tourism and hospitality for February 2015. Friday 27 February 2015 Hogg Robinson Group launches new company Fraedom Read More

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