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American says it is taking in 70% to 75% of revenue from direct and NDC bookings.

American Airlines plans NDC acceleration, saying results are above expectationsIt could be bad news for TMCs and leisure travel agencies that have not yet made the commitment to develop NDC capabilities.

Travel financing specialist Uplift acquired

Travel financing specialist Uplift acquiredMobile banking company Upgrade has acquired Uplift and its buy now, pay later travel product.

Expedia Group: Online bookers frequently use OTAs for researchExpedia found that 80% of travelers who recently booked online travel used an OTA in the 45 days leading up to a booking.

Walmart+ members can book air, car rentals, hotels, vacation rentals, air-hotel packages and tours/activities.

Expedia is powering Walmart travel siteWalmart's membership program, Walmart+, has launched a travel platform powered by Expedia Group.

United's move to restrict basic economy fares to direct and NDC channels is expected to impact OTAs but not TMCs.

United Airlines will pull basic economy fares from legacy GDSsBasic economy will only be bookable via United.com, the United app and NDC-enabled channels -- including NDC offerings in the...

Analysts said that Hopper's growth was a likely factor in Expedia's decision to drop Hopper.

Analysts say Expedia-Hopper split was bound to happenExpedia Group ending its supply relationship with Hopper was the likely outcome of Hopper suddenly becoming a legitimate and...

Grupo Posada's Live Aqua Urban Resort San Miguel de Allende is offering up to 30 percent additional discounts through the Fiesta Americana Travelty booking platform.

Grupo Posadas launches a proprietary booking platformFiesta Americana Travelty, available online and as an app, offer ease of booking and access to perks that can include free...

About 70-75% of American's revenue is being booked through direct channels, according to chief commercial officer Vasu Raja.

American Airlines boasts that direct bookings are on the riseThe changes American began to make to its distribution strategy earlier this year are having a measurable effect, according to...

Carnival Cruise Line uses facial biometrics at customs at nine homeports.

Carnival Cruise Line reaches milestone with customs biometricsCarnival said facial-recognition technology has now been used by 3 million disembarking guests going through customs.

Tripadvisor has added an artificial intelligence-powered itinerary generator to its Trips travel-planning product.

Tripadvisor will use OpenAI tech to craft travel itinerariesTripadvisor said its itinerary generator leans on the reviews on its site, of which there are more than 1 billion.

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