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November 21, 2022
3 lessons from Star Wars that point to the future of travel retailing
Few movies have achieved iconic status and stood the test of time quite as well as Star Wars. In fact, the Star Wars franchise, created by George Lucas in the 1970s, is one of the most...
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September 8, 2022
5 reasons why LCCs are best placed for advanced retailing
For many organizations and industries, the word ‘change’ often carries with it a negative emotional reaction: fear, anxiety, resistance. We understand that Low-Cost Carriers are often the exception that proves the rule – embracing change and...
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November 28, 2018
CASE STUDY: Hotel Grand Chancellor – Generating Double Digit Growth
Hoteliers have been fighting the “battle of the bookings” against competitors and online travel agencies (OTAs), for some time. To lay siege to the OTA brand equity fortress, hotels are arming themselves with stronger direct channel...
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January 31, 2023
Choice: why more is sometimes less
In our airline strategy paper, we explored how Sabre’s end-vision is to provide airlines of all sizes with a flexible offer and order ecosystem that intelligently enables them to retail and distribute a broad choice of tailored offers across any channel....
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May 26, 2016
Combating Ticket Reissuance Woes
BY JERMAINE LEW For many travel agents today, itinerary change requests translate as a tedious process of manual ticket reissuance eating up time and profits. Airline Tariff Publishing Company (ATPCO) estimates that up to 15 percent...
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March 14, 2018
Cost is still king for travellers – but how you deliver the lowest fare is key
Travellers are becoming more demanding. They want personalised travel experiences. They want convenience and the ability to book quick and simply. And they want to know they’re getting the best options available. It’s no surprise that...
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April 26, 2016
Customer-centric retailing. 3 ways you can make this a reality!
BY GREER KRIGE The reality of today’s world is that traveller’s expect personalised service tailored by where they are, what they are doing and through any device. In this new reality, to be a successful travel...
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April 13, 2016
EXPLORE MORE: Staying ahead with the power of the platform
BY D’ANDREA WILLIS As competition in the travel industry intensifies, the ability to deliver quick itinerary options for customers, value and savings in travel bookings, and insightful reporting is becoming increasingly important. So how do agencies...
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March 16, 2018
From Low Fares to YES Fares – why travellers expect more than just the lowest fares
Cost is still a main consideration for any traveller. But as consumer behaviour changes, and people expect more from their travel, it’s no longer enough to simply offer the lowest fare. More than just low cost...
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March 8, 2023
How airlines use artificial intelligence to unlock new revenue opportunities
Sabre in conversation with Air Serbia Sabre’s Bhaskara Guntreddy, Vice President Product Management, Offer Optimization, sat down with Jiří Marek, Chief Executive Officer of Air Serbia to discuss how personalized travel retailing is bringing new revenue opportunities to the...
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April 13, 2016
How corporate travel can meet the millennial compliance challenge
BY D’ANDREA WILLIS People are not only talking about how generational change is affecting corporate travel policy compliance, they’re doing something about it. According to the Pew Research Center, millennials recently became the largest generation in...
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September 22, 2022
How data helped me conquer the Leadville Trail 100 MTB
…and how it can help airlines become advanced retailers The tipping point I’ve worked in the travel industry for more than 15 years, witnessing first-hand many ups and downs and supporting customers through critical technology projects....