Offline Travel Agency

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News / Distribution
Amtrav dishes data on American Airlines NDC strategy
By Linda Fox | January 10, 2024
In April 2023, American Airlines removed many of its lowest fares from traditional distribution channels enabling only working with NDC channels to access the content. Read More
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News / Technology
Gray Dawes Group acquires travel management company VCK Travel
By Linda Fox | January 8, 2024
Gray Dawes Group, a U.K.-based corporate travel management specialist, has made its third acquisition in less than a year. Read More
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News / Distribution
TBO acquires distribution platform Jumbonline for €25M
By Mitra Sorrells | December 19, 2023
Jumbonline distributes a range of products for wholesalers and tour operators through an API solution that gives access to more than 120,000 hotels across Europe, the Caribbean and North Africa. Read More
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News / Technology
Nearly half of travel companies say they’ll increase ESG investment in ‘24
By Derek Catron | December 13, 2023
The survey commissioned by Amadeus included representatives from travel companies from nine markets and seven segments of the industry.   Read More
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Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Textomap creates interactive maps from location-based text
By Linda Fox | December 12, 2023
Textomap helps businesses and individuals visualize and display location-based content, which improves customer engagement by providing more context and data. Read More
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News / Startups
Maison Sport lands £3.1M in funding, looks to agents for growth
By Linda Fox | December 6, 2023
U.K.-based Maison Sport is looking to collaborate more with travel agents, enabling them to sell its products via affiliate links or API integration. Read More
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From Our Partners / Technology
Sabre on using technology to optimize B2B travel payments
By PhocusWire | December 4, 2023
Nicolas Ortiz, product management and partnerships director for Sabre Virtual Payments, explains how the company has been developing its Virtual Payments solution and how it solves key issues for... Read More
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Interview / Technology
RePushti by Qtech - Launch pitch at Phocuswright Conference 2023
By PhocusWire | November 28, 2023
RePushti by Qtech Software is an SaaS-based solution that uses generative artificial intelligence and machine learning to re-verify hotel bookings. Read More
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News / Technology
Princess Cruises' John Padgett talks technology and creating value
By Arnie Weissmann - Travel Weekly | November 21, 2023
John Padgett led development of the MagicBand for Disney and the Ocean Medallion for Princess Cruises, where he is now president. Read More
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News / Distribution
Earnings roundup: EDreams, Flight Centre and Sonder
By Linda Fox | November 17, 2023
Highlights from the latest financial updates of eDreams Odigeo, Flight Centre and Sonder. Read More
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Interview / Startups
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024: Deal Engine
By PhocusWire | November 14, 2023
Deal Engine uses artificial intelligence to streamline back office operations to help airlines and online and offline travel agencies run more efficiently and improve the traveler experience. Read More
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Interview / Startups
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024: Katanox
By PhocusWire | November 14, 2023
Katanox is a travel accommodation distribution and fintech platform bringing together travel sellers and travel accommodation providers. Read More
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Interview / Startups
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024: SquadTrip
By PhocusWire | November 14, 2023
SquadTrip’s B2B software-as-a-service helps travel agents save time managing group with an all-in-one marketing, booking and payment platform. Read More
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News / Online
Earnings roundup: Vacasa, HomeToGo, Amex GBT and Despegar
By Linda Fox | November 10, 2023
A roundup of the third quarter 2023 earnings for travel companies, including Amex GBT, Despegar and HomeToGo. Read More
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News / Online
Amadeus shares optimistic outlook, reports positive earnings
By Morgan Hines | November 7, 2023
Amadeus’ total revenue was up more than 14% in the quarter, with the biggest jump coming from its air distribution and air IT solutions segments. Read More