Phocuswire’s Weekly Travel Tech News Briefs: Expedia Group, Sabre, Qantas and More

Here’s our roundup of the people, product and partner news from the global travel industry this week. * This roundup was created with the help of ChatGPT.

SmartRyde is partnering with OCBC Indonesia to offer exclusive airport transfer deals to OCBC’s banking customers. The collaboration gives travelers access to SmartRyde’s global network, making trips more convenient and comfortable, the companies said. Customers can book transfers through their relationship managers.

Trevolution Group has expanded its independent travel manager platform, Dreamport, into Latin America to support Spanish-speaking freelancers in the travel industry. Launched in 2023, Dreamport now reaches nearly 388,000 aspiring travel managers across 200 countries, offering free training and remote contract opportunities. The company expects Spanish-speaking users to make up over 30% of its freelancer base by 2025. Additionally, Trevolution has launched a new hotel booking service powered by ZentrumHub’s AI platform, offering discounted accommodations across its travel brands. The service aims to enhance the all-in-one travel experience, with one in three air travelers expected to use it by 2025. Continue reading here.