Topics in Travel
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- Research Papers for Corporate Agencies
- No Other GDS Can Beat Sabre’s Ability to Deliver the Lowest Fares
- Answers on Ancillaries
- The Hidden Costs of Fragmented Air Content
- European Online Travel Agencies: Navigating New Challenges
European Online Travel Agencies: Navigating New Challenges
European Online Travel Agencies: Navigating New Challenges combines travel executive interviews with a consumer survey and robust market analysis to examine some of the key trends shaping the European online travel industry. This paper emphasizes the issues most relevant to European OTAs -- a diverse collection of regional and global players focused on a variety of travel products and customer segments. In addition to outlining fundamental trends and issues, the paper explores the activities and strategies that OTAs are developing and deploying to remain competitive in this highly dynamic business environment.
The Hidden Costs of Fragmented Air Content
Managing fragmented air content is now a part of managing travel. Every managed travel program, regardless of how sophisticated or rigorously it is managed, is subject to a certain degree of fragmentation. This issue threatens to undermine program savings and efficiencies that buyers have worked hard to create, and adds another layer of complexity and costs that buyers must manage. It's time to take notice!
Answers on Ancillaries
Airline ancillaries are taking the world by storm. Whether it's premium seats, pillows and blankets, or carry-on luggage, airlines are constantly looking for new ways to unbundle their services. So how do you continue to compete in this environment? And how do you ensure those ancillary services are included in your preferred agency workflow? We invite you to view "Answers on Ancillaries" featuring Kyle Moore, Vice President and resident expert on ancillary services.
No Other GDS Can Beat Sabre’s Ability to Deliver the Lowest Fares
When it comes to finding the lowest available fares most consistently, Sabre Travel Network® is the proven leader in all regions of the world - as confirmed in research by Topaz International, an independent research firm.
Since 2006, we have successfully found the lowest fares. In fact, the results confirm Sabre is 4 times more likely to find the lowest fare than either Amadeus or Travelport, delivering on average 20% net savings per ticket of approx € 112, in the EMEA region.
Research Papers for Corporate Agencies
You need to stay ahead of the game to survive in today's turbulent market. To do so you need access to the latest technology, the most innovative tools and to be aware of the latest trends so you can position yourself for success.