Another leap forward in tours and activities as Gray Line reveals live availability push

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In a second firm signal in as many days that the online tours and activities sector is about to be transformed, Gray Line has announced a partnership with TourCMS.

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IATA distribution initiative: The GDS view

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In October, the airline industry will propose new processes be adopted by the four mammoth Global Distribution Systems: Abacus, Amadeus, Sabre, and Travelport.

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Why travel companies should spend more on IT than they do on an Indian takeaway

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The common law of business balance, often (but unreliably) attributed to John Ruskin, states this

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If you search for vacation rentals you must be Tripping

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If you search for vacation rentals you must be Tripping

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US government delays decision on ancillary fee displays in GDSs

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The U.S. Department of Transportation decided to require airlines and travel agencies to more prominently display ancillary fees, but deferred action on a hot-button proposal to force U.S. and foreign carriers to provide information about ancillary fees in global distribution systems.

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Delta Air Lines introduces direct-connect strategy with Farelogix

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Delta Air Lines signed a partnership with Farelogix to introduce a direct-connect strategy for travel agencies and corporations.

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Cheapflights introduces Airports Nearby widget

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Flight-deals site Cheapflights is expanding is distribution reach by offering a free Airports Nearby widget to hotel, destination or other tourism websites.

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LeisureLink data: Vacation rental lookers converting to bookers

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Demand is picking up for vacation rentals in the North America, Mexico and Caribbean markets and conversion rates are soaring.

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BookIt.com CEO: Delta pullout part of fundamental distribution shift

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Delta Air Line’s withdrawal of its schedules and fares from online travel agencies CheapOair, BookIt.com and OneTravel a couple of weeks ago may be part of a fundamental shift in the airline’s distribution strategy and just the opening round.

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Travelport fears massive defections if American Airlines wins in Orbitz suit

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If American Airlines succeeds in court against Travelport on the Orbitz issue, Travelport fears “massive” customer defections.

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