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 alt="Hopper doubles down on HTS to power banks and credit cards to “build new space in travel”"  title="Hopper doubles down on HTS to power banks and credit cards to “build new space in travel”"
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Hopper doubles down on HTS to power banks and credit cards to “build new space in travel”
By Yeoh Siew Hoon – Web In Travel | August 8, 2024
With five partnerships with banks and credit cards in place in the United States, Brazil, Australia, Japan and South Korea, Hopper is doubling down on growing HTS (Hopper Technology Solutions).   Read More
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Winding Tree winds up blockchain travel distribution effort
By Linda Fox | August 6, 2024
Blockchain-based travel booking tech company Winding Tree has ceased operations with the company saying it failed to find a product market fit. Read More
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5 things to know about the U.S. hotel market
By Phocuswright Research | August 5, 2024
Phocuswright shares data from its U.S. Travel Market Report 2023-2027 series, which includes detailed analysis of five segments: hotel and lodging, airline, car rental, cruise and packaged travel. Read More
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Sabre raises 2024 outlook as Q2 results exceed expectations
By Mitra Sorrells | August 1, 2024
Sabre's Q2 revenue was $767 million, with about 90% of that attributed to its Travel Solutions business that includes distribution and IT services for suppliers and buyers.   Read More
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The power of data and AI for effective distribution and digital marketing in hospitality
By Mitra Sorrells | August 1, 2024
Cloudbeds’ Sebastien Leitner and Mirai’s Javier Delgado discuss how technology can help hoteliers create a great experience for guests that keeps them coming back.     Read More
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Amadeus reports revenue and profit gains for Q2 2024
By Linda Fox | July 31, 2024
Amadeus reported double digit increases in group revenue, air IT and hospitality in the second quarter of 2024. Read More
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Spanish regulators fine Booking.com €413M
By Mitra Sorrells and Derek Catron | July 30, 2024
Spanish authorities said Booking.com has violated competition laws by having an "unfair imbalance" in its relationship with hotels in the country and it has prevented other OTAs from "entering the... Read More
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Short-term rentals’ efforts give new lease on life for vacated offices
By D.J. Catron | July 30, 2024
Executives from Bob W and Nestor Stay spoke at Phocuswright Europe about growth opportunities for the sector and the potential to revitalize urban areas that are losing office workers.   Read More
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Airline alliances redouble efforts to make multicarrier itineraries seamless
By Robert Silk - Travel Weekly | July 29, 2024
As the three major alliances have reached something close to global coverage, using technology to facilitate seamless, multicarrier journeys has become a priority. Read More
 alt="Travlr acquires majority stake in ReZme and launches subscription product"  title="Travlr acquires majority stake in ReZme and launches subscription product"
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Travlr acquires majority stake in ReZme and launches subscription product
By Mitra Sorrells | July 29, 2024
ReZme will now focus on its JoinCherry extension as a B2B, white-label product, which Travlr said will help clients using its white-label platform to intercept and provide offers to users who are on... Read More
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How is the direct-to-consumer trend impacting the travel shopping experience?
By Travelport | July 22, 2024
Travelport shares details of its recent research that looks at the challenges of the NDC “standard” and the impact on travelers. Read More
 alt="U.S. Court rules against Booking.com in Ryanair screen-scraping lawsuit"  title="U.S. Court rules against Booking.com in Ryanair screen-scraping lawsuit"
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U.S. Court rules against Booking.com in Ryanair screen-scraping lawsuit
By Mitra Sorrells | July 19, 2024
The jury in Delaware District Court also dismissed all of Booking.com's counterclaims against Ryanair, which included claims for defamation, unfair competition and deceptive trade practices. Read More
 alt="Could Amazon become a major player in travel?"  title="Could Amazon become a major player in travel?"
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Could Amazon become a major player in travel?
By Morgan Hines | July 19, 2024
There has been speculation for years about how and when Amazon might enter the travel sphere - and if it would be successful in that kind of venture. Amazon's Prime Day travel deals beg the question... Read More
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How business travel is adapting to shifting landscapes
By D.J. Catron | July 16, 2024
Executives from BCD Travel and Cornerstone Information System discuss how consolidation, sustainability and a post-COVID rebound are shaping business travel.     Read More
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Etraveli unveils risk management tool Precision as first foray into fintech
By Linda Fox | July 10, 2024
The solution is described as a risk management-as-a-service product, and Etraveli had been using similar technology internally for about 20 years. Read More