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Sabre CEO Kurt Ekert talks intermediary opportunity and company growth
By Mark Frary
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December 12, 2024
Sabre CEO and president Kurt Ekert doesn't believe AI is a threat to the global distribution system and can't see the demise of traditional airline distribution any time soon.
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AI agents and the future of online travel agencies
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December 9, 2024
OTAs are the platform play of the travel industry but how will they adapt as AI agents — who aren't influenced by marketing messages and slick site designs — become the norm?
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Airpaz’s journey from local flight booking platform to global online travel agency
By Howard James
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December 9, 2024
Since Airpaz’s launch, over 16 million customers have booked their flights with the OTA. More than three million people have installed the Airpaz app on their smartphone via Google Play and Apple’s App...
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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: SITA, Sabre, Amadeus and more
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December 6, 2024
Keep up with all the latest people, product and partner news from around the global travel industry in PhocusWire's weekly roundup.
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Garner on the continuing evolution of airline distribution
By Morgan Hines
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December 4, 2024
In a keynote at The Beat Live, Cory Garner explained why airlines' interest in customer loyalty will help to boost their efforts to grow distribution through direct channels.
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Airline tech experts on retailing and distribution trends
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December 4, 2024
Airline technology executives from CitizenPlane and Dohop discuss the adoption of NDC as airlines look to the next phase of their retailing journeys and ongoing challenges.
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CellPoint Digital raises $30M to further develop its payment solutions
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November 22, 2024
CellPoint Digital intends to accelerate its global expansion and focus on optimizing payment services with $30 million in fresh funding.
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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: SITA, Sabre, Klarna
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November 15, 2024
Keep up with all the latest people, product and partner news from around the global travel industry in PhocusWire's weekly roundup.
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Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2025: Chain4Travel
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November 11, 2024
Chain4Travel is the initiator of the decentralized operating system Camino Network, fostering digital innovation and solving the connectivity issue for global travel with a unique travel standard.
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Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2025: HyperGuest
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November 11, 2024
Hyperguest is a B2B Direct Distribution platform that through a single connectivity channel enables hoteliers to connect with travel and technology partners.
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Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2025: Tripesa
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November 11, 2024
Tripesa is building shopify for tourism to help small businesses.
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Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2025: Turpal
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November 11, 2024
Turpal is a Dubai-based startup enabling travel companies to offer tours, activities and attractions, with access to thousands of experiences in more than 100 countries.
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Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2025: ZentrumHub
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November 11, 2024
ZentrumHub is a travel technology platform that helps OTAs connect with suppliers globally through a universal API connection.
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Presenting the Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2025
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November 11, 2024
PhocusWire presents the Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2025 - our annual list of new companies in travel, tourism and hospitality we believe will make a mark on the industry in the coming months and years.
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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Sabre, Amex GBT, BlaBlaCar and more
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November 8, 2024
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