PhocusWire’s Weekly Update: Amadeus CFO and More Travel Tech News
This week in global travel industry news, PhocusWire brings you the latest updates on people, products, and partnerships.
Amadeus Appoints New CFO: Carol Borg has been named the new chief financial officer of Amadeus, effective May 5. With 30 years of experience, including her recent role as group CFO at QinetiQ Group PLC, Borg brings a wealth of expertise to Amadeus, particularly in driving transformation and innovation in technology-focused multinational organizations.
Sabre Partners with Loco Partners: Sabre Hospitality has formed a partnership with Japan’s Loco Partners to connect Japanese hotels to the global travel marketplace via Sabre’s global distribution system (GDS). This collaboration is expected to enhance the global visibility of Japanese accommodations.
Dohop Enhances easyJet’s Network: Dohop has announced the inclusion of Air Europa in easyJet’s alternative interline platform, Worldwide by easyJet. This partnership is set to increase connectivity, adding 25 new destinations and 5,000 weekly connections to easyJet’s network.
Amex GBT and Lufthansa Group Deepen Collaboration: American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT) has expanded its partnership with Lufthansa Group to enhance the availability of NDC fares, providing better value and exclusive offers through Amex GBT’s platforms.
Volantio and Alaska Airlines Extend Partnership: Volantio has extended its 10-year partnership with Alaska Airlines, continuing the use of its AI-driven re-commerce platform which has significantly optimized capacity and revenue by incentivizing flexible travelers to switch flights.
These updates showcase the dynamic developments within the travel tech industry, highlighting significant partnerships and strategic moves aimed at enhancing global travel experiences and operational efficiencies.
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