Airlines worldwide are accelerating their move toward direct distribution as they seek greater control over costs, customer relationships, and the overall retail experience. For decades, Global Distribution Systems (GDS) such
African infrastructure investor Harith and its affiliates have entered into a Sale and Purchase Agreement to acquire South Africa’s leading low-cost airline, FlySafair, in a move that signals growing investor
Riyadh Air has entered into a strategic partnership with Mastercard to develop a comprehensive payments and financial services ecosystem designed to enhance the travel experience across multiple customer and distribution
Mozambique will host the fourth edition of the Africa TravelTech Summit & Expo (ATTSE) on 17–18 September 2026 in Maputo, following a strategic partnership between event organizer SNG Events and
Airlines around the world are increasingly expanding alternative payment methods as part of their broader retailing and distribution strategies, enabling greater flexibility for travelers and improving conversion across different markets.
Virtual card technology is rapidly becoming a standard payment method across the travel industry, as agencies, online travel platforms, and corporate travel buyers seek more secure and efficient ways to
Sabre has significantly expanded its global lodging marketplace by adding access to more than 100,000 domestic hotels across China, strengthening the content available through its SabreMosaic platform. The expansion integrates
Oman Air has renewed its long-term distribution agreement with Travelport as the airline continues to advance its New Distribution Capability (NDC) strategy and modernize how its content is delivered to
Thai Airways has strengthened its partnership with Amadeus to accelerate its transformation toward advanced airline retailing and modern distribution. The agreement will enable the carrier to expand its New Distribution
Pan American World Airways is preparing for its long-anticipated return to operations after selecting Amadeus as its core technology partner to support its modern airline retailing and distribution strategy. The
