Topics in Travel

No problem is too big to tackle when you’re well-equipped. Get your arms around your various challenges right here. The Topics in Travel pages dive into realistic challenges that agencies just like yours face every day.  Explore the various topics to find a recommended solution to the challenges you’re facing. And if you don’t see a topic that fits your situation, let us know by filling out the short form here.

The Hidden Costs of Fragmented Air Content

Managing fragmented air content is now a part of managing travel. Every managed travel program, regardless of how sophisticated or rigorously it is managed, is subject to a certain degree of fragmentation. This issue threatens to undermine program savings and efficiencies that buyers have worked hard to create, and adds another layer of complexity and costs that buyers must manage. It's time to take notice!


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With Universal Customer Acclaim, this One is the Real Winner

The votes are in! Sabre® Red Workspace™ won the 2011 Innovation Award at the Business Travel Show. The increased speed and greater efficiency of Sabre Red Workspace inspired our customers and industry peers to recognise us for this leading innovation. 

Innovation Awards Winner 2011

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Industry Insight into Trends in European Corporate Travel

The global recession has caused a permanent shift in corporate travel patterns and behavior and has significantly affected European corporate travel. Overall European managed business travel volume suffered a drop of approximately 17% in 2008-2009. Despite these hardships, many midsized Travel Management Companies (TMCs) have actually grown their businesses over the last two years.

Sabre Travel Network® has partnered with PhoCusWright, the travel industry research authority, to offer you access to a series of research on topics that impact your business. 

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Answers on Ancillaries

Airline ancillaries are taking the world by storm. Whether it's premium seats, pillows and blankets, or carry-on luggage, airlines are constantly looking for new ways to unbundle their services. So how do you continue to compete in this environment? And how do you ensure those ancillary services are included in your preferred agency workflow? We invite you to view "Answers on Ancillaries" featuring Kyle Moore, Vice President and resident expert on ancillary services.

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MASSIVEGOOD

In an unprecedented move, leading representatives of the global travel and tourism industry have joined together to support a new ambitious global health initiative, MASSIVEGOOD.

MASSIVEGOOD is a movement aimed at saving lives by treating and fighting life-threatening diseases among the world's most vulnerable populations. Funding for this movement is based on voluntary micro-contributions (GBP £2 or equivalent in other currencies) that travellers can add on top of their reservation price each time they fly, book a hotel room or a rent a car.

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Want Transparency on total airfares?

Sabre is the first and only GDS to enable agents to shop and compare airfares including all flight extras.

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The Total Economic Impact of GetThere on Sabre GDS

In times like these, it really does matter who is powering your travel programmes performance. Not only should your travel tools be user-friendly, streamlined and improve management decisions, but they should provide ongoing, sustainable savings. An independent firm studied the benefits of using GetThere on the Sabre® Global Distribution System (GDS) platform to determine the Total Economic ImpactTM (TEI). When these products are combined, organisations can realise financial benefits in the form of overall transactions cost savings for travel booking, improved staff efficiency, and improved enforcement of the corporate travel policy.

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We all love travel, so feed your desire for the perfect scene while staying on top of your day. Our free calendar desktop wallpapers will transport you to sun-drenched beaches, lush rainforests and exotic locales from around the globe. Pick your favourite and share it with a friend. If you'd like to be notified each time we update these wallpapers, subscribe to our RSS feed. Selecting and installing your wallpaper is easy.

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No Other GDS Can Beat Sabre’s Ability to Deliver the Lowest Fares

When it comes to finding the lowest available fares most consistently, Sabre Travel Network® is the proven leader in all regions of the world - as confirmed in research by Topaz International, an independent research firm.

Since 2006, we have successfully found the lowest fares.  In fact, the results confirm Sabre is 4 times more likely to find the lowest fare than either Amadeus or Travelport, delivering on average 20% net savings per ticket of approx € 112, in the EMEA region.

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Research Papers for Online Agencies

As European online travel matures, competition will only intensify. Growth will no longer be a given, and companies seeking to expand will have to wrest market share away from their competitors. To prepare themselves for the next decade of online travel, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) are investing in a range of strategies that align their brands to weather the challenges ahead and gain a competitive edge.

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Research Papers for Corporate Agencies

You need to stay ahead of the game to survive in today's turbulent market. To do so you need access to the latest technology, the most innovative tools and to be aware of the latest trends so you can position yourself for success.

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