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The Quick Descent of Surf Air
Subscription-based Surf Air's troubles make us question whether the traditional model of airlines and fare pricing can ever be disrupted.
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Project-Based Business Trips Are More Expensive Than Traditional Corporate Travel
Project-based business trips are more costly than other types of business travel in the U.S., but account for only a small percentage of the overall trips taken each year. This may rise, though, as the manufacturing and construction sectors continue to grow.
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How Travelport Is Embracing Blockchain
Travelport, essentially, wants to integrate blockchain into the platform it is developing without throwing out the existing distribution technology it uses. The technology could find its niche in the company's offerings, even as others develop more disruptive and flexible marketplaces for travel selling using blockchain, too.
Business Travel
Indian Online Travel Agency Cleartrip Acquires Flyin
Cleartrip is the second-place competitor against MakeMyTrip in India's online travel war. Its acquisition of Flyin signals a shift in its focus to the Middle Eastern market, where the price wars are less fierce.
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Video: Why the Reported Demise of Packaged Travel Was Greatly Exaggerated
Speaking at Skift Forum Europe in Berlin, analyst Richard Clarke made the case that packaged travel is back in style. But how does that square with the push for authentic, one-of-a-kind experiences?
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Royal Caribbean Places a Big Bet on Expedition Cruising
With expedition cruising set for serious growth over the next few years, it is understandable that one of the big cruise companies has decided to get more involved. The question now is will the others follow?
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Ponant's North American Push Highlights Growth in Expedition Cruising
With luxury travelers getting more adventurous it is not a surprise to see expedition cruising growing in popularity. French company Ponant is making a big push in North America, something that is likely going to benefit the sector as a whole.
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United Moves Up Its Plans for Premium Economy
Elite loyalty members of United's MileagePlus program will be able to get free upgrades to international premium economy cabins this summer as the product fully rolls out.
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How the Global Distribution Systems Are Fighting for Change
The global distribution systems are finally moving away from the antiquated legacy systems that frustrate travel providers. Will their new cloud-based systems usher in a new era for corporate travel, or help maintain the status quo?
Business Travel
Taking Luxury Hotel Service to Sea
Hotel-cruise crossovers are pretty rare these days, so it will be interesting to see how the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection fares. Will the brand power be enough to entice land-lovers to take to water?