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Travelport deal enables some agencies to avoid Air France-KLM surcharge

Travelport deal enables some agencies to avoid Air France-KLM surchargeStarting April 1, the airline company is implementing a one-way surcharge of 11 euros on GDS bookings.

Sorting out the intricacies of the EU's new data-protection rules

Sorting out the intricacies of the EU's new data-protection rulesRules apply not only to EU citizens but also to U.S. travelers while they are in the EU.

The Bellagio, a Las Vegas resort owned by MGM International.

Why MGM Resorts won't be slashing group commissionsChief sales officer Michael Dominguez says groups are the most profitable revenue stream for hotels, and third-party...

Hilton, too, will cut commissions on group bookings

Hilton, too, will cut commissions on group bookingsHilton is slashing pay on North American group bookings across its brands from 10% to 7% in October, following a similar move...

Focus on security: Keeping travelers safe

Focus on security: Keeping travelers safeFrom corporate travel managers to leisure agents, the industry is putting more of an emphasis on gathering and sharing...

Lufthansa fliers getting discount for direct web bookings

Lufthansa fliers getting discount for direct web bookingsLufthansa delivers another blow to the agency channel, which already is subject to a 16 euro surcharge on GDS bookings.

Omega World Travel making noise with Alexa products

Omega World Travel making noise with Alexa productsThe agency's first capability in voice technology enables corporate travel managers to access duty-of-care information. But...

Longtime United sales executive Hilfman retiring

Longtime United sales executive Hilfman retiringDave Hilfman has led sales, including United's relationships with corporate buyers and travel agencies, at United since its...

Competitors eye opportunities arising from GBT-HRG dealThe combined company will undoubtedly have more money to invest in technology. But first, it must get through the phase of...

New tax law will hurt the meetings and incentive business

New tax law will hurt the meetings and incentive businessEffective Jan. 1, business entertainment expenses for customers will no longer be tax deductible.