Technology & Digital Transformation

Ryanair is discussing third party distribution of tickets via travel agencies with GDSs (global distribution systems) Travelport, Amadeus and Sabre.

Travelport has launched an enhanced version of its user-friendly and efficient for travel agents application, Travelport Smartpoint.

Travelport has sealed its first ever global GDS agreement with long-term partner, Travel Counsellors.

Investors around the world are beginning to show a particularly strong interest for ho[s]tel type hotels, according to a recent report from HVS London.

Amadeus is once again on top of its sector’s ranking as one of the leading European companies in Research & Development investment, as confirmed by the 2013 EU Industrial R&D Investment Scorecard.

Travelport and Tigerair have sealed a new distribution partnership that will see the no frills airline make its fares and ancillary content available to Travelport-connected travel agents globally, marking the first time it has ever distributed via the global distribution system (“GDS”) channel.

Travelport Limited recently released its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2013.

Travelport has been honored with the Scottish Passenger Agents’ Association Award for “Best Technology Provider” for the fifth year running.

UNWTO Secretary General Dr Taleb Rifai said in the first eight months of 2013 aviation grew by 5.1% and will close the year 4% up, ahead of what the UNWTO was predicting earlier this year.

Technology giant Amadeus is set to reveal what it sees as the key drivers for the future of travel at the World Travel Market (WTM) 2013 that will open its doors on Monday 4 November at ExCeL, London exhibition center.