Study Group: Airline Global Distribution System Experts
Council Members in this Study Group: 114
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Leading Experts in this Study Group
- Craig Cates
Consultant
CRAIG CATES
Craig Cates is an independent consultant in the airlines and aerospace industry. Prior, Mr. Cates was General Manager of Supply Chain at Delta Airlines. He oversaw a supply chain budget of $500M and was responsible for sourcing raw materials, finished goods, technology, outsourced activities, services,...
David JarachManaging Partner
Diciottofebbraio SrlDavid Jarach, PhD, is a Managing Partner at Diciottofebbraio, a leading all-aviation Milan based top advisory firm which directly covers the EMEA arena and US. Dr. Jarach has significant decades-old experience in advising and working in close contact for and with governments, aircraft/engine manufacturers,...
Ken HeitDirector of Sales
WORLD WIDE CRUISES INCKen Heit is the Director of Sales of Worldwide Cruises, a subsidiary of American Express Travel specializing in the cruise industry. He oversees $30 million in annual cruise sales revenue and supervises 25 employees. Mr. Heit has more than 20 years of experience in the travel industry. As a resultof...
Christopher DanePresident-HRG Afilliates, LLC
HOGG ROBINSON GROUP P L CChristopher Dane is the President of HRG Affiliates which is a part of Hogg Robinson Group, the third largest travel management company in the world, where he has worked since June 2006. At HRG, Mr. Dane has launched and oversees the North American Affiliates Program that is designed to allow large...
- Chris Lin
Independent Consultant
Chris LinChris Lin, an independent consultant, is an aviation industry expert with 30 years of experience in commercial & business aviation as well as in-depth knowledge of doing business in China. Previously, Mr. Lin headed up a joint venture which will build/operate a world class business aviation centrein...
Chicke FitzgeraldChief Executive Officer
Solutionz Group International, Inc.Chicke Fitzgerald is the Chief Executive Officer of the Solutionz Group, a consulting company specializing in travel industry which she formed in 1995. She also recently founded the Solutionz Media Group and the Solutionz Live! social broadcasting network. Ms. Fitzgerald has over 30 years of experience...
Michael BoydPresident
Boyd Group International, Inc.Michael Boyd is the President and Co-founder of Boyd Group International, Inc. Mr. Boyd is an expert on the airline industry and aviation issues and provides input regarding events and trends affecting airlines, airports, aircraft manufacturers, and suppliers. He has directed a wide range of aviation...
Al PappasPartner
The Stratafusion Group IncAl Pappas is a Partner at StrataFusion group and provides C-level consulting services to many emerging, hi-tech and established corporations. Previously, Mr. Pappas was the Chief Information Officer of VMware. He was responsible for all IT functions and virtualization showcase environments. Mr. Pappas...
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November 12, 2009
Expedia and Choice Hotels International Sign New Long-Term Agreement | www.prnewswire.com
After a particularly ugly public battle, Expedia Inc and Choice Hotels International have hammered out a new deal
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The New Airline Business Model
November 9, 2009
Airlines' extra fees may soon be taking off | www.latimes.com
Disclosure: Airline Information owns and operates the Ancillary Revenue Airline Conference (ARAC) referred to in this LA Times article. I am also actively involved in setting the business agenda for the event. The title and strap line do not tell the whole story. Since I was actually there, and what...
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New strategic alliances will be key for future growth
November 8, 2009
JAL faces $8.8 billion excess debt if liquidated: source | www.reuters.com
Present task force efforts are sound especially by securing much needed short term cash. Things and possibly more cash support are developing on the alliances front as Delta and the SkyTeam Alliance sees a viable and much needed tie-up with JAL's route network.
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Texas Cities vs. PCLN, EXPE, OWW et al: A Draw at Best
November 3, 2009
Texas Cities Win $20M Verdict in Tax Case | dallas.bizjournals.com
Late last week, a jury in San Antonio delivered a verdict on a class-action suit against the major OTAs that was brought by around 170 cities in Texas. The verdict against Expedia, Orbitz.com, Travelocity and Priceline.com is for $20M plus court imposed penalties and interest.
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Choice Hotels International and Expedia: We've Seen This Movie Before
October 19, 2009
Growing Tension Between Hoteliers, OTAs | www.hotelsmag.com
Choice Hotels International and Expedia are in a tiff resulting in Choice brands not displaying on Expedia and Hotels.com
Members in this Study Group include these company types:
- Travel Consultants
- Consulting Firm (ei)
- Passenger Airline (ei)
- Travel Agents
- Hotels - Corporate
- Online Travel
- Hotel Consultancy
Members in this Study Group often have these job titles:
- Director
- Principal
- President
- Owner
- Consultant
- Chief Executive Officer
- Business Development Manager
- Partner
- Managing Director
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