Daily Bulletin: Analyzing Sabre-Farelogix and Icelandair-Wow

 

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DAILY BULLETIN November 19, 2018 TOP STORIES Sabre's Farelogix purchase holds great potential for work on NDC Farelogix's expertise in IATA's New Distribution Capability will bolster and accelerate Sabre's work in that space, while Sabre's size and scale will be a boon to the smaller Farelogix. READ MORE Will Icelandair's acquisition of Wow mean slower growth for both? Even before the merger announcement, further slowdowns were likely on the way as rising fuel prices and the impact of rapid expansion took a toll on the airlines' profits. READ MORE Disney unveils details about Star Wars, other park attractions Visitors will be able to assume three different roles on the "Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run" attraction. READ MORE Uber launches rewards program in nine U.S. markets The program offers basic cash perks at the lowest level and bigger benefits like fee waivers and upgraded service for big spenders. READ MORE Advertisement INSIGHT BY MEAGAN DRILLINGER In Guadalajara, a confluence of tradition and tech Jalisco state governor Aristoteles Sandoval created a ministry in the state for innovation and technology. READ MORE Advertisement FROM THE WINDOW SEAT Do OTAs have the 'house advantage?' Or do advisers? By Arnie Weissmann Phocuswright 2018: Would dinosaurs have survived if they'd had access to large data sets? READ MORE Advertisement MORE NEWS Brightline to become Virgin Trains USA The fledgling passenger train service in South Florida formed a partnership with Virgin Group. READ MORE Slowing growth in U.S. a drag on Q3 hotel earnings Weaker than expected growth in revenue per available room stoked some concern that a domestic slowdown could be on the horizon. READ MORE Booking Holdings has big AI plans The OTA aims to use artificial intelligence and its massive amount of customer data to create a more personalized service, CEO Glenn Fogel told attendees at the Phocuswright Conference.      READ MORE Denver Airport adds parking lot bag check service The free service is offered at the remote Pikes Peak and Mt. Elbert shuttle lots. READ MORE MORE FROM TRAVEL WEEKLY Voting closes this week for 2018 Travel Weekly Readers Choice Awards You chose the finalists. Now choose the winners. Cast your vote for the 2018 Readers Choice Awards! Voting closes Nov. 21. VOTE NOW DAILY BULLETIN Editor: Kimberly Scholz Email the editor Follow us on: Subscribe to Travel Weekly For promotional opportunities in this newsletter, contact sales@travelweekly.com 100 Lighting Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094   201-902-2000 Privacy Policy You can unsubscribe if you wish to stop receiving TW Daily Bulletin newsletter.