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26 JAN 2011 |
Distribution Scuffle or Industry Re-Shuffle?
Posted in Blog, The Wire by AirPlus US Team
A face-off between American Airlines, Orbitz, Expedia and Sabre is causing a row in the travel industry and calling into question the future of airline content distribution. Tension has been building since December 2010, when American pulled its listings from online travel site Orbitz over a charge dispute. In a gesture of solidarity, Expedia delisted American content and, analysts say, the airline is now attempting to cut out the GDS systems entirely. Southlake, TX-based GDS provider Sabre fought back in January by doubling distribution fees and disfavoring American flights in its search results, saying it is “taking actions to protect its interests and those of its customers by supporting airlines who value the transparency and efficiency of the proven system we provide,” but a Fort Worth court temporarily barred the GDS provider from continuing that action. Read more
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29 NOV 2010 |
Socially Responsible Corporate Travel Still Growing
Posted in Blog, The Wire by AirPlus US Team
Buyers want details about supplier practices, but may not be driven to take action on the information. Despite the economic recession, the concept of corporate social responsibility is still alive and well in many organizations. From an enterprise perspective, CSR initiatives have become a strategic way to support the local communities in which companies operate, as well as a way to build consumer, client and employee loyalty. For some companies, travel management is an integral part of CSR efforts. In a recent online survey fielded by AirPlus International, travel buyers revealed how much influence CSR practices had on their buying decisions and/or supplier partnerships.
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28 OCT 2010 |
BRIC: Travel Programs Grapple With Emerging Markets
Posted in Blog, The Wire by AirPlus US Team
Global travel programs have gone mainstream, according to a survey of 89 travel buyers conducted by AirPlus International late August through early September.
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