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Nearly 70% of travel buyers have revealed that enforcing policy compliance is among the most challenging aspects of their job, according to the findings of research by Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) in partnership with RoomIt by CWTÒ.
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Expedia has created an interactive map that showcases 29 otherworldly destinations, from Patagonia’s marble caves to the rock formations of Cappadocia.
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CEO David Plana takes us through a walk in his home like PGA Catalunya Resort.
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Last week in the first part of my interview with Josephine Lim – MD of Preferred Hotels in Southeast Asia -- we discussed what it takes to become a member of the prestigious group and its strategy in Asia.
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Latest News
NDC in a hybrid world: What you need to know
According to IATA, 20% of the leaderboard airlines’ third-party volume is forecast to be sold through NDC API. That means 80% of those airlines’ sales volume will be retailed in the…
Rocco Forte Hotels unveils biggest expansion plan to date
Rocco Forte Hotels has announced its latest acquisitions — a big step in the group’s most ambitious expansion programme in its history.
Hotelbeds to acquire HolidayTaxis Group to pump up ‘Beyond the Bed’ portfolio
Hotelbeds has announced the acquisition of HolidayTaxis Group adding to its portfolio and reinforcing the company’s commitment to growth in the rapidly expanding ancillary distribution…
‘Boracay rehab model’ to be replicated in other PH tourist islands
The Philippines’ Department of Environment and Natural Resources has announced to replicate the Boracay rehabilitation model in other tourist hot spots.
Hilton celebrates 50th hotel in the UAE with dual brand signing
Hilton has announced its 50th hotel in the UAE with the signing of DoubleTree by Hilton Ras Al Khaimah Corniche Residences and Conrad Marjan Island Resort.
BREAKING: Sabre enters agreement to acquire Farelogix
Sabre Corporation has announced in a media call today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Farelogix, which operates NDC order delivery technology used by many of the world’s…
Interviews
“Independents are the true pioneers of the future in travel”:…
Last week in the first part of my interview with Josephine Lim – MD of Preferred Hotels in Southeast Asia -- we…
Appointments
Hard Rock Hotel London: “The atmosphere will be like nothing else”
Ahead of Hard Rock Hotel London opening its doors in spring 2019, we caught up with its hotel manager, Robert Catlin, to…
Tech
Financial check: A quaterly analysis of the major GDS players
This month, three of the major GDS providers in the industry -- Amadeus, Sabre, and Travelport, denoting an upward trend…