Sabre, Travelport Make Big Moves in Travel Tech Sector


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The tides in corporate travel are shifting as distribution companies vie to develop new technology and build partnerships to drive the sector forward.

It's been an abnormally busy week in corporate travel. First, Travelport has finally sold off its payments division to Wex. The move had been expected as soon as Travelport was brought private once again and gives the company a larger war chest as it looks to gain ground on Sabre and Amadeus. Second, the court battle over Sabre's attempted purchase of Farelogix is in full gear. While the outcome of the case is uncertain, Sabre has industry experts on its side. And finally, Sabre is building a new technology program for hotel giant Accor. Accor is one of the most forward-thinking hospitality chains in the world, even if its outsize ambition sometimes leads to interesting failures. You can check out all three stories below along with the latest on the impact of the Chi