In recent years, you could be forgiven for thinking that the term ‘direct-booking’ strikes fear into the hearts of online travel agents everywhere. The tussle for dominance between hoteliers and OTAs has been presented as a fierce battle that's shaking the very core of the travel industry. However, a thorough examination of the facts reveals that it isn’t. Not even close. In fact, outside of the US at least, it’s actually more a playground spat than an epic war.
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Unless you’re a doe-eyed debutante in the travel industry, chances are you’re well familiar with GDS and probably use one
Recently, Donald Trump called for a "larger, tougher and more specific" travel ban, and on Sunday it was revealed exactly what this meant when he issued the third iteration of the travel ban. But what do you need to know about the latest restrictions on immigration into the US?
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For years, the business travel industry has feared market-cannibalisation by online travel agents (OTAs), so Expedia's recent statement that they see their future in working with partners to solve industry pain-points surely comes as a relief. But should TMCs embrace this or forge their own path?
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We’re proud to announce the launch of Navitas PNR Watcher V3.0.0.
PNR Watcher has long been one of the travel industry’s go-to tools for PNR management, but rather than resting on our laurels we’ve been exploring new ways to help you be a better travel company.
Read on for more information or upgrade now.
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