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PhocusWire's in-depth coverage of the airline sector, featuring news, analysis, interviews, research and more on network carriers, low-cost airlines and package charters.

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News / Online
Travel's movers, shakers and newsmakers in 2024
By PhocusWire | December 18, 2024
These are the trends and topics in travel that have made headlines in 2024 and that we expect to hear more about in 2025. Read More
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News / Startups
Meili raises €8.1 million to build mobility distribution platform
By Morgan Hines | December 17, 2024
The Dublin-based company from the founders of CarTrawler offers technology that enables mobility companies to integrate with airlines, travel and technology partners.  Read More
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From Our Partners / Technology
The smart science behind effective airline revenue management
By Mark Frary | December 17, 2024
Artificial intelligence, automation and other technologies, along with new strategies, are changing how modern airlines optimize their pricing to maximize revenue. Read More
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Interview / Technology
Juniper Travel Technology - Launch pitch at The Phocuswright Conference 2024
By PhocusWire | December 16, 2024
Founded in 2003, Juniper Travel Technology offers solutions for online travel agencies, destination marketing companies, bedbanks, airlines, wholesalers and cruises, with clients in more than 50... Read More
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News / Technology
5 ways travelers are using GenAI
By PhocusWright Research | December 16, 2024
Phocuswright research reveals that travelers use generative AI for ideas, decision making and research but also express concerns regarding its safety and accuracy. Read More
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News / Technology
Travel industry collaboration needed to reduce friction
By Morgan Hines | December 16, 2024
For the travel industry as a whole, removing friction and leaving customers satisfied is the real goal, according to Decius Valmorbida, president of travel at Amadeus. Read More
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News / Technology
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Sabre, SITA, Amadeus
By PhocusWire | December 13, 2024
Keep up with all the latest people, product and partner news from around the global travel industry in PhocusWire's weekly roundup. Read More
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From Our Partners / Online
Using tech to improve claims processing, servicing in travel insurance
By PhocusWire | December 13, 2024
And as the industry grows, so does demand for travel insurance, according to Robert Gallagher, chief operating officer and head of the Americas at Travel Guard, the portfolio of travel insurance and... Read More
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News / Online
AI, algorithms and Uber's potential acquisitions: PhocusWire's top opinion stories of 2024
By PhocusWire | December 13, 2024
This year's most popular op-eds were heavy on AI and also covered algorithms, the possible acquisition of Expedia and major incidences like the CrowdStrike outage. Read More
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News / Startups
Travel M&A activity heating up as experts see readiness in buyers, sellers
By Morgan Hines | December 13, 2024
In comparison to last year, Matt Zito and Min Liu said the travel investment and acquisition environment has been more active, in part due to better macroeconomic conditions.  Read More
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News / Distribution
Sabre CEO Kurt Ekert talks intermediary opportunity and company growth
By Mark Frary | 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. Read More
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News / Online
Booking expects $450M in savings through "transformation"
By Linda Fox | December 11, 2024
Booking Holdings CFO Ewout Steenbergen said the cost savings would help the company grow its top line, reduce complexity and reinvest in growth initiatives. Read More
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Interview / Startups
Arena - Launch pitch at The Phocuswright Conference 2024
By PhocusWire | December 11, 2024
Partnering with NEOM in Saudi Arabia, Arena has deployed two products: Trainer, a gamified platform for employee onboarding and upskilling in tourism and hospitality, and Plan It, a travel assistant for... Read More
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News / Technology
Phocuswright turns 30: Industry veterans look back and ahead
By Morgan Hines | December 11, 2024
Much of how we search, book and experience travel has changed since Phocuswright was founded in 1994, and three industry veterans reflect on that evolution and offer ideas on what's to come.  Read More
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News / Technology
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: SITA, Sabre, Amadeus and more
By PhocusWire | 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. Read More