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CEO Spotlight: Luis Maroto of Amadeus
By Linda Fox
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January 22, 2025
Luis Maroto's career at Amadeus spans 25 years and two IPOs. He joined the company in 2000 as director of marketing finance, became CFO in 2003 and was appointed president and CEO in 2011.
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What deregulation could mean for U.S. airlines and the payment industry
By Tom Randklev - CellPoint Digital
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January 21, 2025
Tom Randklev of travel payments orchestration provider CellPoint Digital considers what Donald Trump's second term in office may mean for regulatory issues impacting airlines and the broader industry....
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Marriott, AmexGBT, MakeMyTrip technologists on the potential for AI in travel
By Morgan Hines
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January 17, 2025
Artificial intelligence has enjoyed a steady buzz of attention over the last few years and whether the hype has matched reality has been up for discussion.
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Hotels believe impact of AI will be seen this year
By Linda Fox
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January 16, 2025
A study from Canary Technologies reveals that 73% of hoteliers believe AI will have a significant or transformative impact on the sector.
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Paxport invests in PnrGo to access passenger data capabilities
By Linda Fox
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January 14, 2025
Paxport will be able to leverage PnrGo’s network and data management and compliance tools through the acquisition.
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Juniper Group continues travel tech rollup with InteRES acquisition
By Linda Fox
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January 13, 2025
The acquisition of InteRES is the third for Juniper Group in the past 12 months.
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Hotel experts on speed to market and the role of data
By Linda Fox
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January 13, 2025
Sonesta International's chief commercial officer Garine Ferejian-May and Sebastien Leitner, vice president of partnerships at Cloudbeds, discuss how joined-up data is helping hotels hone revenue...
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Mews boosts presence in APAC and UK markets with acquisition of Clarity
By Linda Fox
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January 7, 2025
The acquisition of Clarity Hospitality Software Solutions will expand Mews' footprint in the APAC and U.K. markets.
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Phocuswright analysts share their travel predictions for 2025
By Morgan Hines
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January 2, 2025
AI agents, luxury travel, developments in APAC, short-term rentals, digital ID and eVTOLS are some of the topics Phocuswright analysts are watching for 2025.
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Travel industry leaders' predictions for 2025
By Morgan Hines
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January 2, 2025
Executives from Travelport, Klook, Cloudbeds, Spotnana, Mews and more share their predictions for the year ahead, including their takes on artificial intelligence, search, funding and more.
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TripSuite raises $5M to grow AI platform for agencies
By Morgan Hines
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December 19, 2024
TripSuite's platform for travel agencies offers tools for customer relationship management, commission tracking, accounting, payments and more.
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Meili raises €8.1 million to build mobility distribution platform
By Morgan Hines
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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.
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Troop founder on travel tech disruption and group travel growth
By Linda Fox
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December 17, 2024
Dennis Vilovic, founder and co-CEO of Troop, believes group travel could increase by 30% next year despite pressure from some large corporations for employees to return to the office full time.
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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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Phocuswright turns 30: Industry veterans look back and ahead
By Morgan Hines
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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.
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