PhocusWire’s weekly travel tech news briefs: Expedia Group, Sabre, Qantas and more…
Here’s our roundup of the people, product and partner news from the global travel industry this week. * This roundup was created with the help of ChatGPT. SmartRyde, OCBC Indoensia SmartRyde is partnering with OCBC Indonesia to offer exclusive airport transfer deals to OCBC’s banking customers. The collaboration gives travelers
PhocusWire’s weekly travel tech news briefs: Sabre, Amadeus, Google, Etihad and more…
Here’s our roundup of the people, product and partner news from the global travel industry this week. Google Wallet expansions Google Wallet is expanding its digital ID capabilities, enabling users in the United Kingdom to add passport-based IDs for age verification, including potential use for alcohol purchases, pending government approval.
Sabre sells hospitality business for $1.1 billion
Travel technology and distribution company Sabre Corporation has agreed to sell its hospitality solutions business to asset management company TPG for $1.1 billion. The sale sees TPG acquire the hospitality business unit, which becomes a standalone business through TPG Capital, its United States and European private equity vehicle. Sabre said
PhocusWire’s weekly travel tech news briefs: SITA, Sabre, Amadeus and more
Here’s our roundup of the people, product and partner news from the global travel industry this week. Amadeus, hubli Amadeus has integrated online meetings planner hubli. This integration will allow corporate travelers to plan their entire trip including flights, accommodation, mobility and meeting venues from one convenient access point. “Corporate travel
Sabre attributes Q4 gains to bookings growth, reduced tech expense
Sabre hopes to achieve double-digit growth in distribution bookings and central reservation system transactions in 2025, the company said as it reported fourth quarter and full-year results for 2024. The company posted revenue of $715 million for Q4 up from $687 million in Q4 2023. Revenue for the full year
Phocuswire’s weekly travel tech news briefs: Amadeus, Thayer Ventures, Sabre, Cloudbeds and more
Here’s our roundup of the people, product and partner news from the global travel industry this week. Amadeus, IndiGo Amadeus, a leading global travel technology company, and IndiGo, India’s largest airline, have announced a partnership to provide travel sellers with access to the airline’s NDC content via the Amadeus Travel
PhocusWire’s weekly travel tech news briefs: Amadeus, Sabre, Hostaway
Here’s our roundup of the people, product and partner news from the global travel industry this week. Amadeus’ new partners Travel technology company Amadeus and LATAM Airlines and its affiliates have announced a multi-year distribution agreement. Under this agreement, LATAM Airlines NDC-sourced content and traditionally-sourced content (EDIFACT) will be available through
PhocusWire’s weekly travel tech news briefs: SITA, Sabre, Klarna
Here’s our roundup of the people, product and partner news from the global travel industry this week. SITA Aviation technology provider SITA has integrated IPS Intelligent Passenger Solutions into its SITA Airports portfolio. Under its new name, “IPS a SITA company” delivers a range of passenger solutions like self-service bag drop systems,
