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Buying Business Travel | February 07, 2020

The Competitions and Markets Authority (CMA) has raised concerns over the proposed acquisition of Farelogix by Sabre, saying that blocking the merger “may be the only way” of addressing competition issues. In June 2019, the CMA launched an investigation into the acquisition, which was announced in 2018, to determine whether the merger would limit competition in the airline distribution market and therefore ‘reduce innovation’ in the industry. The watchdog later slammed Sa...

PhocusWire | February 13, 2020

Business travel management company CWT has launched a messaging service within its myCWT platform. The technology enables travelers to contact a counselor at any time of the day via desktop, mobile or a third party messaging app approved by their employer. Travelers can make bookings, amend or cancel existing trips and retrieve itineraries via the messaging service, which also enables counselors to see the history of a traveler’s interactions. The technology can also be integrated with exi...

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Marriott International | October 09, 2023

Marriott International launches the Hospitality Alliance for Responsible Procurement to drive sustainability and supplier engagement in collaboration with EcoVadis. HARP focuses on achieving Net Zero targets and sustainability goals by pooling resources and expertise to address common challenges in the hospitality sector. The initiative utilizes EcoVadis' sustainability rating methodology and platform to increase supplier visibility and accelerate...

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EButler, Eddy Travels | May 04, 2021

Arranging the principal post-pandemic excursion has recently got a ton simpler for the inhabitants of Qatar, as EButler today dispatched another organization with Eddy Travels man-made brainpower (AI) travel associate. In a basic talk, the completely mechanized AI aide is accessible every minute of every day to help EButler's clients look for the best aircraft and inn bargains globally. EButler, a mainstream online attendant stage in Qatar, interfaces clients to many the best ...