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WEX acquisition of eNett finalized as pair end lawsuit

By Chris Davis - BTN | December 17, 2020

WEX is purchasing eNett for $577.5 million, a significant decrease on the $1.7 billion it had originally agreed to pay for the virtual payments provider. Read More

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COVID-19 and its impact on the customer journey for online travel agencies

By Robert Brown - Travelport | November 18, 2020

To help OTAs overcome challenges from the pandemic, Travelport has launched a new report detailing tactics OTAs can use to improve conversions in the era of COVID-19 and to futureproof their businesses. Read More

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VIDEO: Travelport CEO Greg Webb on recovery and reality of NDC

By Kevin May | October 27, 2020

It's been quite a first year or so at the helm of Travelport for its CEO Greg Webb. But he already has some firm views on what works and what doesn't for the distribution and tech business. Read More

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What are the forces shaping airline distribution in a pandemic world?

By Mario Gavira | October 1, 2020

Airline distribution was already going through a seismic shift before the crisis broke, yet the pandemic has turned all the underlying market dynamics upside down. Here's how the market unravels. Read More

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Hotel revenue: the catalyst for agency recovery?

By Ross Vinograd - Travelport | October 1, 2020

Travelport's new guide puts hotel in the spotlight as a critical driver of travel agency recovery. Read More

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WEBINAR REPLAY! The future of hotel retailing: through COVID and beyond

By PhocusWire | September 24, 2020

With domestic travel showing strong signs of recovery, hotel bookings emerge as a crucial element to re-build agency strategies. Read More

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Phocuswright Europe 2020 preview: Out of Office with... Greg Webb

By PhocusWire | August 25, 2020

In a series of interviews with executives participating in the online event in September, PhocusWire finds out what they have learned from the COVID-19 crisis. Next up: Travelport's Greg Webb. Read More

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What will bring back confidence in travel?

By Kyle Moore - Travelport | August 25, 2020

Travelers, before they book, need reassurance that travel is safe. COVID-19 has rocked traveler confidence, and we now need to know: what will restore it? Read More

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No transactions, no problem: why this travel veteran is optimistic about a startup launched on eve of COVID-19

By Mitra Sorrells | July 21, 2020

Aeronology founder Russell Carstensen is banking on his deep understanding of the industry and the longevity of travel agents to lead his company to success. Read More

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Travelport returns corporate travel tech Locomote to original founders

By Linda Fox | July 3, 2020

The company originally announced the acquisition of a 49% stake in Australia-based Locomote in August 2014, ahead of its IPO in late-September of the same year. Read More

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Recovery of retailing… or retail to recovery?

By Eric Lanier - Travelport | June 18, 2020

Systems created to enable a personalized travel shopping experience are now being used to address consumer concerns about travel due to COVID-19. Read More

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Travelport secures $500M financing round, with further funds available

June 8, 2020

The "affiliates" of Siris Capital Group and Evergreen Coast Capital have committed to support the company and also made available a further $500 million. Read More

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InPhocus, episode 11 - An opportunity for NDC post-coronavirus

By PhocusWire | May 21, 2020

Norm Rose, a Phocuswright analyst and veteran travel technology consultant, thinks the reset phase that airlines currently find themselves in will accelerate NDC as a standard (and more) in aviation. Read More

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WEX cancels plan to purchase eNett and Optal

By Mitra Sorrells | May 7, 2020

WEX is walking away from its planned purchase of eNett and Optal, citing the impact of the COVID-19 coronavirus as the reason. Read More

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Digital travel brands want the same bailouts from governments as hotels and airlines

By Kevin May | March 24, 2020

A lobbying organization, which includes the likes of Amadeus, Travelport, Booking.com, Expedia Group, Skyscanner, Tripadvisor and eDreams ODIGEO as members, says the COVID-19 outbreak is hitting the... Read More

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