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Amadeus expands revenue management offering with Kambr acquisition
Amadeus has announced the acquisition of Kambr, a three-year-old start-up based in Minnesota. The company specialises in providing revenue management solutions for airlines.

Amadeus to integrate Cytric Travel with Microsoft Teams
Amadeus, in partnership with Microsoft, is taking the first step in their joint vision to redefine corporate travel: Cytric Travel & Expense is now embedded in Microsoft 365 – introducing Cytric Easy.

Focus Travel Partnership to sell Cytric by Amadeus
This global online booking and expense management tool, with a highly developed UX, streamlines and simplifies end-to-end processes, including planning and booking.

Sabre terminates Aeroflot deal following Ukraine invasion
Sabre Corporation has terminated its distribution agreement with Aeroflot, the largest government-majority owned carrier in Russia. The move follows the Russian invasion of Ukraine last week.

IHG Hotel signs preferred distribution deal with Expedia
Expedia Group has signed to become the preferred redistributor of IHG Hotels & Resort properties’ wholesale rates worldwide through its optimised distribution preferred program.

WTM Travel Tech to replace Travel Forward in November
World Travel Market - London has redesigned and renamed its co-located travel hospitality technology show. Previously called Travel Forward, it will become WTM Travel Tech this year.

Hertz confirms Ufodrive electric vehicle partnership
Hertz has confirmed an investment in Ufodrive, a self-service electric vehicle rental company and eMobility service provider in Europe.

Botevyle takes up newly created Sabre role
Sabre Corporation has appointed Nisha Botevyle as UK country director, a new role created as part of a strategy for Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

Emirates renews Amadeus distribution deal
Emirates has signed a new agreement with Amadeus, extending their partnership to offer the travel trade more flexibility, choice and future capabilities.

Cendyn completes Pegasus takeover
This deal is designed to provide hoteliers with a transformative platform to maximise the direct-booking channel, enhancing the guest experience end-to-end.

New global sustainability officer for Flight Centre
In the newly created role, Michelle Degenhardt will collaborate closely with staff at all levels to help ensure practices are economically, environmentally and socially sustainable.

Air Partner launches new mobile app to members
Available for iPhone and Android users, the JetCard by Air Partner app allows members to conveniently access their account details and begin the booking process via smartphone.